Modern style Armchair, Bronze PMMA panels by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
Panels made of cast PMMA, an extremely durable acrylic glass, bean-shaped cushions, customizable seating in 13 colors, available in vegan leather or fabric. The KUUMO armchair is a ...
Stainless Steel
Modern style sofa, smoked bronze PMMA panels by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
Panels made of cast PMMA, an extremely durable acrylic glass, bean-shaped cushions, customizable seating in 13 colors, available in vegan leather or fabric. The KUUMO sofa is a rema...
Stainless Steel
MW06 sofa, by MW Designer Furniture
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
KUUMO – The Perfect Fusion of Art and Design in a Sofa Version The KUUMO sofa embodies a sculptural vision of contemporary furniture, blending bold design with absolute comfort. Des...
Stainless Steel
MW04 modern Chair with Transparent Bronze Panels, by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
MW04 Chair: Elegant and Versatile Design The MW04 chair, with its bronze PMMA panels and seat made of open-cell foam covered with 3D fabric or vegan leather, combines elegance and fu...
Stainless Steel
Modern style sofa, smoked gray-blue PMMA panels by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
Panels made of cast PMMA, an extremely durable acrylic glass, bean-shaped cushions, customizable seating in 13 colors, available in vegan leather or fabric. The KUUMO sofa is a rema...
Stainless Steel
Modern style sofa, smoked gray-blue PMMA panels by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
Panels made of cast PMMA, an extremely durable acrylic glass, bean-shaped cushions, customizable seating in 13 colors, available in vegan leather or fabric. The KUUMO sofa is a rema...
Stainless Steel
Modern style sofa, smoked gray-blue PMMA panels by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
Panels made of cast PMMA, an extremely durable acrylic glass, bean-shaped cushions, customizable seating in 13 colors, available in vegan leather or fabric. The KUUMO sofa is a rema...
Stainless Steel
French Designer, Bench, Pine, France, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable pine bench designed and produced in France, c. 1980s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5"H x 79.0"W x 15.75"D Seat Height (inches): 11.5...
Pine
Modern Moroccan Style Rug by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
Every rug owns its unique identity. Having a one of a kind rug at home with a beautiful backstory represents a life filled with historic and meaningful backgrounds. Each and every ...
Wool
Mw02 "pop" Armchair with mauve glass by MW DESIGNER FURNITURE
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
POP: The 70s Design Armchair With its mauve tempered glass panels and orange 3D fabric-covered foam cushions, the POP armchair embodies the vibrant and bold spirit of the 70s. Ble...
Stainless Steel
French Designer, Bench, Pine, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bench designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5"H x 47.25"W x 16.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Wood, Pine
French Designer, Bench, Pine, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine bench designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5"H x 31.5"W x 16.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Wood, Pine
French Designer, Sofa, Pine, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Replaced cushions in brand new fabric. Overall Dimension...
Fabric, Pine
French Designer, Side Table, Oak, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak side table or guéridon designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.25"H x 27.125"W x 27.125"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Wood, Oak
French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak and beige fabric sofa designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.5"H x 84.5"W x 38.0"D Seat Height ...
Fabric, Oak
French Designer, Side Table, Oak, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak side table or gueridon likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.75" Height x 21.85" Diamete...
Oak
French Designer, Side Table, Wood, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side table or pedestal designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Wood presents with some staining and natural cracking. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions...
Wood
French Designer, Armchairs, Metal, Vinyl, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of gold-painted metal and black vinyl armchairs designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear to vinyl consistent with age and use. Overall Dime...
Metal
French Designer, Side Table, Wood, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side table designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Staining, surface imperfections on lower shelf. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.0"H x...
Wood
French Designer, Dish, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed ceramic dish or bowl designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.15"H x 6.75"W x 6.0"D All items shi...
Ceramic
French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, France, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and green fabric sofa likely designed and produced in France, c. 1980s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 49.75"W x 32.75"D Seat Heigh...
Fabric, Oak
$6,800 / set
French Designer, Cabinets, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white and blue-lacquered wood cabinets or sideboards designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Moderate to heavy wear with imperfections on side panels and door faces. I...
Wood
Modern Moroccan Rug Natural Wool by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
Every rug owns its unique identity. Having a one of a kind rug at home with a beautiful backstory represents a life filled with historic and meaningful backgrounds. Each and every on...
Wool
Modern Moroccan Rug Natural Wool by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
Every rug owns its unique identity. Having a one of a kind rug at home with a beautiful backstory represents a life filled with historic and meaningful backgrounds. Each and every on...
Wool
Modern Moroccan Rug Natural Wool by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
Every rug owns its unique identity. Having a one of a kind rug at home with a beautiful backstory represents a life filled with historic and meaningful backgrounds. Each and every on...
Wool
Modern Moroccan Rug Natural Wool by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
Every rug owns its unique identity. Having a one of a kind rug at home with a beautiful backstory represents a life filled with historic and meaningful backgrounds. Each and every ...
Wool
Modern Moroccan Rug Natural Wool by French Designer
Located in LANGUEUX, FR
Every rug owns its unique identity. Having a one of a kind rug at home with a beautiful backstory represents a life filled with historic and meaningful backgrounds. Each and every ...
Wool
KUUMO armchair by MW Designer Furniture with foam and 3D fabric
By Olivier Santini
Located in Beaumont-Louestault, FR
The KUUMO armchair embodies a sculptural vision of contemporary furniture, combining bold design and absolute comfort. Designed by Olivier Santini, a Paris Design Awards and DNA Desi...
Stainless Steel
French Designer, Pitcher, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed ceramic pitcher designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.0"H x 4.0"D All items ship from High Poi...
Ceramic
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Rope, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown rope wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Heavy wear to silvering. Wear consistent with age and use. Missing nail wire thread and will require custom insta...
Rope
French Designer, Table Mirror, Rope, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown rope table mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Mirror glass replaced. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.25"H x 5.55"W x 2.75"D All items ship from High Point, N...
Rope
French Designer, Side Tables, Pine, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine side tables or nightstands, designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.625"H x 21.75"W x 12.25"D All items ship from High Point, Nort...
Wood, Pine
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Iron, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A gilded iron sunburst mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.0"H x 7.0"W x 0.75"D All items shi...
Iron
French Designer, Chandelier, Metal, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal chandelier likely designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Patina on brass consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5" Height x 28.0" Dia...
Metal
$4,600 / set
French Designer, Side Tables, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of foldable oak side tables or occasional tables designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5"H x 15.5"W x 15.5"D All items ship from High Po...
Oak
French Designer, Table, Metal, Wood, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white-lacquered metal and wood table designed and produced in France, 1960s.
Metal
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Metal, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted metal wall light designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Brass presents with dramatic patina. Mirror glass presents with some small oxidation spots. ...
Metal
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beveled glass wall mirror or sunburst mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Brass frame presents with dramatic patina. Silvering presents with modera...
Brass
French Designer, Vase, Ceramic, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown-painted vase designed and produced France, 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4.0"H x 4.6"W x 3.25"D All items ship from High ...
Ceramic
French Designer, Console Table, Elm, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm console table likely designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.75"H x 65.15"W x 14.15"D All items ship fr...
Elm
French Designer, Vase, Ceramic, France, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and beige glazed ceramic designed and produced in France, c. 1980s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.15"H x 7.6"W x 2.6"D All items ship fr...
Ceramic
French Designer, Vase, Ceramic, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A red and black-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.5"H x 3.25"D All items ship from Hi...
Ceramic
French Designer, Vase, Ceramic, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Signed "M. Taquet" Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.25"H x 9.15"D All items...
Ceramic
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted wood and plaster wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.3"H x 8.3"W x 1.0"D All items ship from High Point, No...
Wood
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted wood and plaster wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.15"H x 8.2"W x 1.85"D All items ship from High Point, ...
Wood
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Rope, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown rope wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.0"H x 13.0"W x 1.35"D All items ship from Hig...
Rope
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Rope, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown rope and brass wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.5"H x 10.0"W x 1.85"D All items shi...
Rope
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Rope, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown rope wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Minor hazing of mirror; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.75"H x 10.25"W x 1.5"D...
Rope
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Pine, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Light oxidation and minor scratches to mirror surface. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensi...
Pine
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Metal, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass-painted metal wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina brass and dark mirror oxidation. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions ...
Metal
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina with minor tarnish on metal. Minor mirror imperfections consistent with age and use . Overall Dimens...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A carved and painted wood wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Cracking at seams of wood trim; wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches...
Wood
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Metal, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and brass-painted metal wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Light scratches to mirror and minor cracks on edges. Wear consistent with age and use. Overa...
Metal
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Rope, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige rope wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.625"H x 10.375"W x 1.4"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Rope
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A gold-painted wood sunburst wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.25"H x 25.25"W x 2.05"D All items ship from High Point, N...
Wood
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Metal, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and bronze-lacquered metal wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.25"H x 17.25"W x 2.0"D All items ship from High Point, Nor...
Metal
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and pink-stained glass wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.0"H x 14.0"W x 2.0"D All items ship from High Point, No...
Brass
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Metal, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Heavy oxidation present throughout metal. Small crack to mirror as illustrated. Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Metal
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Rope, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown rope wall mirror designed and produced in France, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.875"H x 12.875"W x 1.75"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Rope
French Designer, Coffee Table, Oak, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak coffee table designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use, including some natural cracking. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.5"H x 47.25"W x 21...
Oak
Modern Table Lamp by Well Well Designers, France, 2011
Located in Madrid, ES
A modern table lamp by Well Well Designers, France 2011.
Paper
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 33.47 in D 11.82 in
Huge Western Steel Cactus Designed by French Designer FD63
By FD63
Located in Megeve, FR
Huge western steel cactus designed by French Designer FD63.
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 72.05 in D 20.87 in
R08 Sideboard by French Designer Pierre Chapo, Late 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Bruges, West-Flanders
R08 Bahut sideboard by French designer Pierre Chapo, late 1970s. Measures: H 84cm, W 183cm, D 53cm.
Elm
Unavailable
H 5.9 in W 35.43 in D 6.69 in
Respiro Golden Pendant in Aluminum by French Designer Philippe Nigro's
By Philippe Nigro
Located in Paris, FR
Philippe, a French designer, lives between Paris and Milan. After studying industrial design and a degree in applied arts at the Boulle school in Paris, he started with Michele De Lu...
Aluminum
Chest of Drawers by Andre Sornay, French Designer, 1960
By Andre Sornay
Located in LYON, FR
Chest of drawers by Andre Sornay. Front with one lacquered slide door and four drawers. Framework in varnished beech. "Mobilier à tigettes" Manufactured by Sornay Meubles, cir...
Beech, Lacquer
Unavailable
H 9 in Dm 18 in
Designer Gilt Ormolu Dore Bronze & French Opaline Dome Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Stamford, CT
A designer gilt ormolu doré bronze and French opaline dome ceiling light fixture. Having cast bronze mounts with a rich glass opaline dome original to the fixture. Nice large size me...
Unavailable
H 22 in W 22 in D 5 in
Set of 4 Thibaut Floral Designer Pillow in “Tybee Tree” and Anna French "Julian"
By Thibaut
Located in Winder, GA
Bundle includes a pair of pillows in: Thibaut Tybee Tree and Anna French "Julian". Both pairs come single-sided with coordinating white linen backing. Fabulous on trend fabric from ...
Textile
Unavailable
H 17.5 in W 14.38 in D 14 in
Florence Doleac for Radi Designers "Le Robot" Ceramic Fruit Bowl
By Florence Doleac
Located in Richmond, VA
A large whimsical white bisque ceramic fruit bowl inspired by the "Simpsons" in a limited edition of fifty. This example number 6/50 is made in the pottery town of Vallauris, France...
Ceramic
Brass Armchair and Table, Circa 1970, Designer Furniture.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brass armchair and table, circa 1970, designer furniture. Armchair and integrated table in brass and glass from the 1970s. Dimensions : H: 73cm, W: 95cm, D: 45cm Contact us before ...
Brass
Sold
H 41.5 in W 31 in D 32 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern French Designer Wingback, Lounge Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern French Designer Wingback, Lounge Chairs, France, 1970s Other French designers of the period include Jean Royere, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Le Corbus...
Velvet
French Designer, Bench, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bench designed and produced by a French designer, France, c. 1950s.
Wood
French Designer, Bench, Wood, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden bench designed and produced by a French designer, France, c. 1950s.
Wood
French Designer, Stools, Elm, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three freeform elmwood stools designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.75"H x 13.5"W x 12.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
Wood, Elm
Large Stunning Modern Designer Brass French Flamingo Floor Lamp
By Maison Charles
Located in Houston, TX
Truly unique stunning brass flamingo floor lamp. Great condition for age. 1970s.
Brass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Desk in Rosewood model "Diplomat" by designer Finn Juhl and from France & Søn
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
Diplomat desk designed by Finn Juhl for France & Søn around 1961. Made in rosewood with a rectangular top and two suspended drawer units. Each unit includes an extending writing ...
Steel
French Designer, Side Table, Elm, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An elm side table designed and produced in France, c. 1960s.
Elm
French Designer, Side Table, Oak, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak side table or pedestal designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Moderate wear to wood consistent with age and use. Scuffs and loss to veneer as illustrated. Touch ups a...
Wood, Oak
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina on brass consistent with age and use. Light warping to shape of lampshade. Variable positi...
Brass
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained oak and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall Dimensio...
Fabric, Oak
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid oak and beige shearling lounge chairs designed and produced in France, 1950s. 17.5" seat height
Sheepskin, Oak
French Designer, End Table, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak end table or side table with magazine holder designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 25.75"H x 21.4"W x 12.0"D All items ship from High Point...
Oak
French Designer, End Table, Oak, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak end table or side table designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5" Height x 16.0" Diameter ...
Oak
French Designer, End Table, Wood, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood end table or side table designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Minimal signs of wear. Middle shelves have variable position; measured as shown. Max Width a...
Wood
French Designer, Desk, Mahogany, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained mahogany and brass desk designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Provenance: Decorators-commissioned house in Biarritz. Minor to moderate imperfections throughout....
Mahogany
French Designer, Console Table, Wood, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood console table designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Minimal wear. Fully restored in recent history. Pre restoration image available. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.0...
Wood
French Designer, Floor Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable black-lacquered metal floor lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 58.0"H x 15.75"W x 18.0"D Bulb Specifications: E-2...
Metal
French Designer, Vase, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted grey and brown-glazed ceramic vase produced in France, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 3.8"H x 3.3"W x 3.3"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Ceramic
French Designer, Long Bench, Oak, Iron, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak and white-lacquered iron long bench, designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Iron
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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Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.