$1,440 / item
H 31 in W 24 in D 20 in
Charles Eames 2nd Generation DAX Fiberglass Armchair unusual color.
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair of Early 1950's Charles & Ray Eames 2nd Generation DAX Fiberglass Armchair unusual
Iron
Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century fiberglass arm shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 2nd year
Iron
Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base elephant gray arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Iron
$1,800
H 26 in W 25 in D 24 in
Charles Eames 1950s 2nd Generation LAX Armshell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles and Ray Eames designed low lounge armshell with X-base. Original zinc base, original screws
Steel
$10,500
H 31.89 in W 33.08 in D 33.67 in
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman 670/671, 2nd Generation, 1963
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hamburg, PA
. The 2nd Generation chair and ottoman dates between 1960 and 1971. It has the following features
Metal
$1,780
H 26 in W 25 in D 25 in
Early 2nd Generation X Base Translucent Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base translucent arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Aluminum
$1,450
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Early Salmon color Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair, 2nd generation X base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Salmon color Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair, 2nd generation. X base. Amazing condition
Iron
Eames Lcm Chair (2Nd Generation)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Eames LCM (Lounge Chair Metal) is a celebrated example of mid-century modern design by Charles
Metal
2nd Generation Eames CTW Coffee Table in Beech
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
This 2nd Generation Eames CTW coffee table for Herman Miller designed in roughly 1946. This table
Plywood
2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
. This is a collector's item, a 1960s Eames Lounge Chair (670/671) in Rosewood and Black Leather with
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, Circa 1960's
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
early 2nd generation chair: round silver cushion clips on the inside of the chair, and de-bossed numbers
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller, 1950-1960
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Second generation Charles and Ray Eames lounge chair with ottoman by Herman Miller. Early 1960s
Aluminum
Sold
H 28 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of Early 2nd Generation Eames Fiberglass LAX Lounge Chairs in Elephant Gray
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair Herman Miller fiberglass lounge chairs designed by Charles Eames from the early 1950
Steel
Sold
H 32.25 in W 47 in D 16.75 in
Charles and Ray Eames Second Generation Storage Unit "ESU" for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic design, this 2nd generation Eames Storage Unit for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA, is a
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames Storage Unit "ESU" for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic design, this 2nd generation Eames Storage Unit for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA, is a
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames 2X1 Storage Unit "ESU" for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic design, this 2nd generation Eames Storage Unit for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA, is a
Steel
Eames 200 Series ESU 2nd Generation Storage Unit
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oakland, CA
1950s Eames ESU 200 series storage unit 2nd Generation production. An extremely nice example
Steel, Chrome, Zinc
Sold
H 32.49 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Charles Eames 2nd Generation ESU 'Eames Storage Unit', 1952 by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
2nd generation ESU - 1952 by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, USA (only produced with these legs
Steel, Zinc
Sold
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 15 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather and Rosewood, 2nd Generation
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
production date but it has all the hallmarks of a early 2nd generation chair: round silver cushion clips on
Aluminum
Sold
H 32 in W 33 in D 56 in
Vintage 2nd Generation Herman Miller Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a second generation (1960-1971) Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by the Eames for Herman
Aluminum
Sold
H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Eames Lounge Chair Metal (LCM), Herman Miller, 2nd Generation, circa 1953
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare example of an early LCM (lounge chair metal) designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the mid-1940s
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller 2nd Generation Big Bushing Rar
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles and Ray Eames 2nd generation rar rocker. Very clean example! Bought from the original
Metal
Sold
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 15 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Hunter Green and Rosewood, 2nd Generation circ
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
production date but it has all the hallmarks of a early 2nd generation chair: round silver cushion clips on
Aluminum
Sold
H 30.5 in W 24.75 in D 24 in
Second Generation All Original Eames Fiberglass with Dar Eiffel Tower Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration we offer this wonderful early production Eames 2nd generation molded
Steel
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H 33 in W 37 in D 33.5 in
Early Production Model 670/671 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
early production example with original black medallion label signifying it is a 1st or 2nd generation
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
2nd generation Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman Herman Miller, USA 1960s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production 2nd generation Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman Herman Miller, USA
Aluminum
Sold
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
Rare 2nd Generation Rosewood, Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 2nd Generation Brazilian Rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman by Charles Eames
Aluminum
Original Eames 2nd Generation ESU 'Eames Storage Unit' Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
USA. The ESU or 'Eames Storage Unit' this one is a second generation of the original design
Aluminum, Steel, Zinc
Sold
H 31.25 in W 24.875 in D 23.5 in
Elephant Grey 2nd Generation Zenith Eames DAX Dining Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
grey in good vintage condition makes for a great example. This 2nd generation Zenith example is a
Fiberglass
1960s Eames DKR with Hopsack Cover with Horsehair Back
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Maastricht, NL
Charles & Ray Eames 2nd generation Eiffelbase wire chair with hopsack cover for Herman Miller
Metal
Set Of 3 Eames DCM Chairs (2Nd Generation)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Eames DCM (Dining Chair Metal) is a timeless piece of furniture design that epitomizes the
Plywood
$1,047
H 31.25 in W 24.75 in D 22 in
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height of 26 inche...
Chrome
$3,087Sale Price|35% Off
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
Stainless Steel
$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
Dark Brown Leather Togo Set by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. This set comes in it's original...
Leather
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$17,328 / set
H 38.78 in W 30.32 in D 37.01 in
Rare Pair of Pernilla Chairs and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1960s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A very rare pair of Pernilla chairs and ottoman by Bruno Mathsson, for Karl Mathsson, Värnamo, Sweden, 1960s. Beech frames and original leather seats. Rarely found in such good con...
Leather, Beech
Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Charles Eames RAR greige rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very good original condition.
Fiberglass
$1,808
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Superellipse Table by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Piet Hein
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage superellipse dining table designed by Bruno Mathsson and Piet Hein in the 1960s for Fritz Hansen. The table has been produced eversince. This one is dated 2007. Fine and e...
Beech
Italian Mohair Settee Sofa, Brown, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful mohair upholstered curved sofa with wooden legs. Perfect shape and size. In excellent condition, 1950s, Italy. Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Paulin...
Mohair, Wood
Eames CTW-3 Coffee Table by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This early vintage coffee table by Charles and Ray Eames is an important and iconic design. The result of the couple's experiments in molded plywood, the table is visually and physic...
Ash
$4,995 / set
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
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 comprised of walnut bentwood frames or shells, tan vinyl or faux leather, black pa...
Metal
Eames Fiberglass Cats Cradle LAR Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Fulton, CA
A "Cats Cradle" LAR formed fiberglass lounge chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Circa. 1960's. Elephant Gray fiberglass shell with original metal base. No visib...
Metal
$27,725
H 28.35 in W 47.64 in D 32.68 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Authentic PJ-BU-02-A Desk, circa 1957, Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
The "Office table" desk also known as PJ-BU-02-A, was created around 1957-58 by Pierre Jeanneret. It is a beautiful blend of solid sissoo, teakwood and cedar. Its rectangular top has...
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak, Cedar
Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in New Windsor, NY
Charles Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass DSX shell chair. Circa 1970. Retains all it's plastic glides. Shock mounts are in good condition with no visible drying or cracking. Struct...
Metal, Steel
Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic LCM lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Beautifully bent seat and backrest. Chrome base with shock-mounts in excellent condition. Original 1950s ...
Metal, Chrome
$16,574
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in
George Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Office Chair 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic mid century dining / office chair in walnut wood and grass seating by George Nakashima produced by his studio in United States, 1960s. In good overall and original co...
Seagrass, Walnut
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.