$13,623 / item
H 24.41 in W 37.8 in D 81.11 in
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Wood
$13,623 / item
H 24.41 in W 37.8 in D 81.11 in
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and
Wood
$13,623 / item
H 24.41 in W 37.8 in D 81.11 in
Charlotte Perriand MId-Century Modern LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Wood
$13,623 / item
H 24.41 in W 37.8 in D 81.11 in
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Wood
Pierre Chapo Single Bed 'L01F' in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
craftsmanship. In his designs, he was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's research on
Fabric, Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Queen Bed in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
contemporary design with his love for traditional craftsmanship. In his designs, he was inspired by Frank Lloyd
Elm
Woven Rush Daybed in Walnut by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
“modern” in a Frank Lloyd Wright cooperative Community surrounded by her father’s artwork and furniture
Rush, Walnut
$15,420
H 15 in W 75 in D 31 in
Woven Rush Daybed in Walnut with Leather Pillow and Cushion by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
founder of Smilow Design LLC, grew up “modern” in a Frank Lloyd Wright cooperative Community surrounded by
Rush, Walnut
Early Pierre Chapo 'Godot' Daybed in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. In his designs, he was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's research on
Elm
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and
Metal
$19,254 / item
H 33.47 in W 79.93 in D 78.75 in
Patricia Urquiola ''Trampoline' Outdoor Sofa, Steel, Rope and Fabric by Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Steel
$20,725 / item
H 78.75 in W 81.89 in D 79.93 in
Patricia Urquiola ''Trampoline' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Steel
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Metal
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa, by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Metal
$36,600 / item
H 26.78 in W 144.1 in D 161.82 in
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa, Metal by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Metal
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts have been precisely
Metal
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts have been precisely
Metal
$29,680 / item
H 26.78 in W 144.1 in D 97.25 in
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa, Water-Repellent Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts have been precisely
Metal
$11,503 / item
H 31.89 in W 67.33 in D 25.6 in
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Blue Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and
Metal
Charles Webb Cherry Day Bed
Located in Hanover, MA
exclusive. Webb draws on the lean examples of Scandinavian modern, Shaker, and Frank Lloyd Wright, but the
Cherry
Walnut Art Deco Modernist Day Bed or Sofa, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The famous Dutch Art Magazine Wendingen published a series of articles on
Fabric, Macassar, Walnut
Sold
H 9.06 in W 77.17 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Chapo L07 Extendable Daybed, Oak, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1963
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
needs. Chapo was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's research on proportions
Oak
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Metal
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Metal
Pair of Pierre Chapo S45 Chairs in Solid Elm, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Among the many places the couple visited was the home and studio of Frank Lloyd Wright in Taliesin West
Leather, Elm
Sold
H 59.45 in W 81.11 in D 70.48 in
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Metal
Sold
H 59.45 in W 81.11 in D 70.48 in
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Lc35 Maison Du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the
Metal
Sold
H 59.45 in W 81.11 in D 70.48 in
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Metal
Sold
H 59.45 in W 81.11 in D 70.48 in
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison du Brésil Set by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Metal
Pierre Chapo L03A Single Bed with Drawers
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's research on proportions and Bauhaus. Societe
Elm
$28,500
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
Domino Wall Writing Desk
By Modesign
Located in Milan, IT
Wall writing desk with 1 drawer and ribbed slat. It is curated with anthracite and plaster finish and two gunmetal handles.
Wood
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Side table
By Romain Barré
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed and numbered 1/8
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pierre Chapo L03 Daybed In Solid Elm, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning daybed model L03 in solid Elm-wood by the great French designer Pierre Chapo. The breathtaking design with the iconic Chapo trademark wood joints which were created as a re...
Bouclé, Elm
'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Understated 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment console by Design Frères. Chic parchment top fitted onto a slender matte black wrought iron base.
Wrought Iron
$1,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
Sintra Bench
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
"Sintra bench" Designed by Project 213A in 2023 The bench is made by highly skilled craftsmen in Northern Portugal from oak wood. This bench is part of the "Sintra" collection whic...
Oak
$153 / item
H 1.58 in W 4.93 in D 4.73 in
Handmade Cast Bronze Rounded Bowl Inspired by Wabi-Sabi, Vide-Poche
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Graceful bronze bowl, vide-poche, inspired by Wabi-Sabi, the ancient Japanese philosophy that views and embraces the world for its imperfections and transient nature. It translates i...
Bronze
$12,717Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
$3,250 / item
H 18 in W 41.125 in D 18 in
Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. The lead time provided is an estimate and may extend up to 12 months. If you require delivery by a specific date, we kin...
Cord, Hardwood
Sold|$13,320
H 78.94 in W 134.65 in D 11.82 in
20th Century, Italian Production Wall Bookcase with adjustable shelves 60s
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Turin, Turin
Wall Bookcase composed of 5 bays with height-adjustable shelves. Designed and produced in Italy in the 60 s. It is made of lacquered metal structure with brass bases and 30 wooden sh...
Metal, Brass
$2,421
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Danish neoclassical chair original painted decorations, Denmark 1860’s
Located in Valby, 84
A charming Danish neoclassical chair from the 1860s, featuring its original hand-painted decorations in black and gold. This exquisite piece showcases the refined craftsmanship and e...
Brass
$1,776 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...
Aluminum
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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