$1,185 / set
H 62.21 in W 43.31 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Cabinets by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Pravenec
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vintage cabinets by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok Pravenec. Closet 75 x 107 x 40 Wardrobe
Wood
$4,982 / set
H 33.67 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1950s
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1950s - New Uphostery
Fabric, Wood
$2,640 / set
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 35.44 in
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Lounge Chairs in Original Upholstery, 1960s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Almelo, NL
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok lounge chairs in original green upholstery, 1960s. These pair of
Fabric, Ash, Bentwood
$1,010
H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Ottoman in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Almelo, NL
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Ottoman in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s This striking mid
Upholstery, Beech
$3,950 / set
H 35.83 in W 27.17 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by František Jirák for Tatra Nabytok, 1950s
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by František Jirák for Tatra Nabytok, Czechoslovakia, 1950s A
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
$3,840
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Lounge Chair in Original Upholstery, 1960s CZ
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Almelo, NL
František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Lounge Chair in Original Upholstery, 1960s Czechoslovakia This
Upholstery, Bentwood
$1,090 / item
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 29.14 in
1950’s Frantisek Jirak For Tatra Mustard Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Frantisek Jirak For Tatra Mustard Upholstered Armchairs. Sourced direct in the Czech
Textile
$610 / item
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in
1950’s Frantisek Jirak For Tatra Mustard Cotton Velvet Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Frantisek Jirak For Tatra Mustard Cotton Velvet Upholstered Armchairs. Sourced direct in
Textile
$541 / item
H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
1950’s Frantisek Jirak For Tatra In Grey Slubbed Cotton - Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Frantisek Jirak For Tatra In Grey Slubbed Cotton – Upholstered Armchairs. Sourced direct in
Textile
$541 / item
H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
1950’s Frantisek Jirak For Tatra In Grey Slubbed Cotton - Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Frantisek Jirak For Tatra In Grey Slubbed Cotton – Upholstered Armchairs. Sourced direct in
Textile, Beech
$771
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in
Wooden Coffee Table by František Jirák for Tatra Nabytok Pravenec, 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Lucenec, SK
A wooden coffee table designed in the sixties by the Czech architect František Jirák. Jirák was a
Beech
$1,293 / set
H 30.71 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
1960s Dining Chairs by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, Set of 4
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - wooden parts has some signs use - good, original condition.
Fabric, Wood
$982 / set
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Designed by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned and its polish revived by our refurbushing team in Czechia. Sold as a set of 4. The chairs feat...
Fabric, Oak
$996
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Folding Dining Table by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1960's
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of ash wood. Expanded has width 170cm. Original condition.
Wood, Ash
$379
H 22.05 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Coffee Table by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra Nabytek, 1960's
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Wood Original condition.
Wood
$889
H 30.71 in W 41.74 in D 18.9 in
1960s Storage Cabinet by Tatra Pravenec, Designed F.Jirak, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Praha, CZ
Frantisek Jirak for Tatra Pravenec.
Wood
$854
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in
1970s Frantisek Jirak Armchair for Tatra Pravenec, Czechoslovakia
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - The wooden parts have been refurbished.
Fabric, Wood
$1,138Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Frantisek Jirak Lollipop Dining Chairs In Walnut Veneer For Tatra, 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Zohor, SK
Frantisek Jirak in the shape of a flat lollipop which was popular in the Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Backrest
Fabric, Oak, Walnut
$313Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Frantisek Jirak Lollipop Dining Chair in Veneer for Tatra, circa 1960
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Zohor, SK
. Designed by Frantisek Jirak, one of the leading designers of the era in the country. The model is also
Oak, Walnut, Plywood
1960s Upholstered Armchairs by F. Jirák for Tatra, a Pair
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in High Point, NC
František Jirák who is known for his striking case pieces and wall units, and for playful compact furniture
Fabric, Bentwood
Tabouret by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok, 1960s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This elegant footstool was designed by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Pravenec in the 1960s
Wood
Unavailable
H 22.45 in W 41.74 in D 20.08 in
Midcentury Coffee Table by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok, 1960´s
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modern occasional midcentury coffee table designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok, it was
Wood, Beech
Unavailable
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Czechoslovak Coffee Table by František Jirák for Tatra, 1960´s
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This coffee table was designed by an architect František Jirák for Tatra nábytok and made in the
Glass, Wood
Unavailable
H 67.72 in W 46.46 in D 19.69 in
Elegant beechwood wardrobe by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok, 1960´s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This wardrobe was designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok company in the former
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Folding Dining Table by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok, 1970s
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This adjustable dining table was designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok in the 1970´s and
Wood, Ash, Beech
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
Pair of armchairs by František Jirák for TATRA nabytok, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Pair of a popular occasional bentwood armchairs designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok, made
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Plywood
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Mid century folding dining table by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok, 1970´s
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury adjustable dining table was designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábyto in the
Wood, Beech
Unavailable
H 61.82 in W 62.6 in D 19.69 in
Original 1960s Mid-Century Highboard by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok – Czec
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This stunning highboard cabinet, designed by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Pravenec in the
Glass, Wood, Walnut
Monti Wall Unit by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok
By Tatra
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
. arch.František Jirák. After completely renovation of surfaces.
Glass, Wood
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 41.74 in D 18.51 in
Mid century chest of drawers by František Jirák, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra Pravenec
Located in Prague 8, CZ
designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok. Beautiful walnut veneer. In very good Vintage condition
Wood, Walnut
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 60.63 in D 16.54 in
Mid century walnut dresser by František Jirák, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra Pravenec
Located in Prague 8, CZ
František Jirák for Tatra nábytok. Beautiful walnut veneer. It can also be used as a TV table or bar. In
Wood, Walnut
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 60.63 in D 16.15 in
Midcentury ash wood dresser by F.Jirák for Tatra, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century modern dresser by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok. Made in the former Czechoslovakia
Wood, Ash
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Fully restored midcentury folding dining table by František Jirák, 1970´s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This midcentury adjustable dining table was designed by František Jirák for Tatra nábytok and made
Wood, Ash, Beech
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Frantisek Jirak Lollipop Dining Chairs in Walnut Veneer for Tatra, circa 1960
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Zohor, SK
by Frantisek Jirak in the shape of a flat lollipop. Backrest is slightly curved in walnut veneer with
Fabric, Wood
Wall Unit by Frantisek Jirak
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Amsterdam, EMEA - Benelux
Stunning wall system designed by Frantisek Jirak for the legendary Slovakian Tatra Nabytok factory
Beech
Lounge Chair by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Pravenec
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Lounge chair by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok Pravenec in 1960s. Armchair is professionally
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Table by František Jirák for Tatra Acquisition, 1950s
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Table by František Jirák for Tatra Acquisition, 1950s
Glass, Wood
Stunning Sofa Set by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok, 1970s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very special sofa set with a 3-seat sofa and a pair of cocktail chairs designed by František Jirák
Chrome
Sold
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in L 30.32 in
Dining Chairs in Pastel Fabric by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1960s, Set of Four
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Żory, PL
Set of four chairs produced circa 1960 in former Czechoslovakia. Designed by František Jirák for
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
Coffee Table by František Jirák for Tatra Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Tatra
Located in Debrecen, HU
This elegant coffee table, designed by notable Czech designer František Jirák in the 1960s for the
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Walnut Veneered Folding Dining Table by František Jirák for Tatra, 1960s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Żory, PL
1958 by František Jirák. Surface has been refinished in satin. Measure: Extended length is 166 cm.
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Bentwood Armchair by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1960's
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric, Ash Wood Two pieces in stock Fabric is suitable for reupholstery Good original condition.
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Sold
H 34.26 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Armchairs with a Footrest by František Jirák for Tatra 1960s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Debrecen, HU
This wonderful Czechoslovak mid-century modern style armchair set consists of two armchairs and a matching ottoman, offering a true time travel experience for design enthusiasts. Ar...
Wood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
1960 Walnut Dining Chairs by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, Set of 6
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Newly reupholstered - Restored - Height of seat 44 cm.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 33.08 in W 27.17 in D 33.47 in
20thC Pair Of Czech Bentwood Armchairs By Frantisek Jirak For Tatra c.1960
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
skilled hands of Frantisek Jirak. Adorned in its original striped fabric, this pair of '60s chairs are a
Fabric, Bentwood
Sold
H 30 in W 26 in D 28 in
Vintage Red Lounge Chairs by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1960s, Set of Two
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Wien, AT
These two laminate armchairs were designed by Frantisek Jirak and manufactured by Tatra Pravenec in
Fabric, Laminate, Oak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Pair of mid-century Bentwood Armchairs by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1960's.
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Ash Wood Fabric is suitable for reupholstery Good original condition
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Coffee Table by Arch. Fr. Jirák for Tatra Pravenec, 1960's
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage coffee table designed by architect František Jirák for Tatra Pravenec in former
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Chairs by Frantisek Jirak, Tatra Nabytok, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chairs designed by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra Nabytok, Czechoslovakia, 1960s. The furniture is in
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 72.05 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Mid century Wall Shelf Bookcase by František Jirák, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Linkebeek, BE
unit was designed by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra Nabytok. It dates from the 1960s and comes from the
Wood
Pair of Bentwood Armchairs by Tatra Nábytok, 1950s
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Pair of 1960s armchairs chairs designed by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra Nabytok, a pair of
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Pair of 1960s Czech Shell Easy Reupholstered Lounge Chairs by Frantisek Jirak
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in London, England
Pair of stylish 1960s Shell chairs designed by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra Nabytok. This model was
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech, Bentwood
Set of 2 Armchairs Designed by František Jirák, 1950s
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague, New Town
Set of 2 fabulous Mid-Century armchairs designed by the Czech furniture designer František Jirák
Upholstery, Plywood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
František Jirák Pair of Lounge Chairs in Plywood and Beech, 1960s
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of Mid-Century plywood lounge chairs, model No. 24-23, designed by František Jirák for Tatra
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
1960s Upholstered Armchairs by F. Jirak for Tatra, a Pair
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of upholstered armchairs by Czech furniture manufacturer Tatra. Designer František Jirák is
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
1960s Upholstered Armchairs by F. Jirak for Tatra, a Pair
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra
Located in High Point, NC
František Jirák, known for his striking case pieces and wall units, and for playful compact furniture that
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Reupholstered Mid-Century Armchairs by F. Jirak for Tatra, 1960s, Set of 2
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra
Located in Żory, PL
A pair of armchairs designed designed by Frantisek Jirak and produced in the 1960s by Tatra in
Wood, Plywood
Pair of Chair Designed by František Jirák for Tatra, 1960's
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood, fabric - wooden parts has some signs use - good, original condition.
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 33.47 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
František Jirák Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, 1960s '2 Pieces'
By Frantisek Jirak, Tatra
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Czech Mid-Century Modern 'retro' armchairs designed by František Jirák for Tatra. Manufactured in
Fabric, Beech
Tatra Nábytok Bentwood No.24-23 Grey Armchair, 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by František Jirák for Tatra Nábytok, this No.24-23 chair is a fantastic example of mid
Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Pair of armchairs with ottoman by František Jirák for Tatra Nabytok 1960's XXL
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of armchairs with ottoman by František Jirák for Tatra Nabytok 1960's XXL This is rare XXL
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Doublesided Monti 300 Bar System by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1960s
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage design bar cabinet and shelving system designed by Frantisek Jirák for Tatra
Glass, Wood
Midcentury Shelving System Monti by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Zohor, SK
This original wall set designed by František Jirák remains in a very good, original condition with
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 30.91 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Set of 4 Frantisek Jirak Lollipop Dining Chairs with Walnut Veneer for Tatra
By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Budapest, HU
Czechoslovakia, circa 1960. Designed by Frantisek Jirak in the shape of a flat lollipop. Backrest is slightly
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 32.88 in W 30.91 in D 8.67 in
Scandinavian Bookcase in pine with sliding doors, Frantisek Jirak style 60s
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
would work well in a bedroom or lounge. Designed in the style of Frantisek Jirak for the Czech
Plastic, Pine
Wall Unit by Czech designer Jirak
By Tatra
Located in Amsterdam, EMEA - Benelux
Stunning wall system designed by Frantisek Jirak for the legendary Slovakian Tatra Nabytok factory
Beech, Oak
Sold
H 67.33 in W 46.46 in D 20.08 in
Modernist Czech Beech Wardrobe by František Jirák for Tatra, 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage Czechoslovak modernist wardrobe designed by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra nabytok. Made in
Wood, Beech
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two wall-mounted bookcases of mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Mahogany
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$6,500 / set
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 32 in
Sculptural Pair Italian White Wood Elegant Lounge Chairs, 1960's, Italy
Located in New York, NY
This is a pair of beautiful deep and stylish lounge chairs. Incredible shape and newly upholstered and comfortable. Chic lines. These are imported from Italy. Same era as: Charlott...
Wood, Cotton
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Parchment Directional Sconces, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Made in Italy Parchment shades on patinated brass arm. 8"w x 14”d x 13”h *Please Note: This fixture is made in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Stand...
Brass
$18,523 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 59.06 in
Spider Special 150 Ceiling Light Italian Design by Diego Mardegan
By Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
A very stunning bespoke ceiling light fixture Titled " Spider Special 150 " This ceiling light is composed of six ivory coloured silk on parchment shades held to a brass metal frame....
Brass
$3,300 / set
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 35.83 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, pair of 'Coronado' lounge chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1966 The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The s...
Leather
$28,700
H 28.75 in W 139.77 in D 36.03 in
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Warm Sage Colored Suede
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, suede, felt, Switzerland, 1970s A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerland. This De Sede modular Sn...
Suede, Felt
$18,700
H 36.42 in W 37.21 in D 38.39 in
Joe Colombo for Comfort 'Elda' Lounge Chair in Red Leather and Fiberglass
By Comfort, Italy, Joe Colombo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lo...
Leather, Fiberglass
$3,381 / set
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs, Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs, Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1960s
Fabric, Wood
$7,750
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
"Juliette" Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
Renowned for their innovative, high-quality furniture, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron combined elegant form with straightforward functionality to create their iconic designs. ...
Fabric, Wood
$11,000
H 29.93 in W 72.45 in D 33.86 in
Danish Mid-Century Sofa by Schiller Polstermøbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though the advent of new materials like plastic, foam, and fibreglass revolutionized the production process, Scandinavian designers still valued craft over industrialization. This sc...
Fabric, Wood
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.