1970's G-Plan Blonde Teak desk and matching Quaker Chair
Located in Folkestone, GB
A most attractive little G-Plan Desk with raised shelf and apron drawer in blonde teak.
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
1970's G-Plan Blonde Teak desk and matching Quaker Chair
Located in Folkestone, GB
A most attractive little G-Plan Desk with raised shelf and apron drawer in blonde teak.
Teak
Mid-Century African Mahogany Vanity or Desk by E. Gomme for G-Plan
By G-Plan, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern vanity/desk designed by E. Gomme for G-Plan in the United Kingdom, circa 1950s.
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dressing Table / Desk by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins, V.B. Wilkins
Located in Gardiner, NY
Wilkins for G Plan. Maker's label inside drawer. This piece is in excellent condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos).
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Dresser Vanity Desk Danish by Kofod Larsen G Plan
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful piece of furniture by renowned British furniture maker G Plan as part of their Danish range and designed by Kofod Larsen, this Mid Century Modern Vintage Dresser Vanity D...
Teak, Glass, Wood
Midcentury G Plan Fresco Teak Desk or Vanity
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Norcross, GA
Fantastic midcentury teak desk or vanity. Designed in the 1960s by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G Plan's Fresco Range.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak G Plan Fresco Vanity or Desk
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Norcross, GA
Fantastic midcentury teak vanity or desk. Designed in the 1960s by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G Plan's Fresco Range.
Teak
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 59.85 in D 18.9 in
G Plan E Gomme Quadrille Desk Dressing Table, 1960, Mid-Century Bedroom Office
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
1965 could be argued as one of the best years for G Plan design with R Bennett creating the stunning Quadrille range of furniture in luxurious teak with beautiful rosewood handles.
Teak
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 75.99 in D 35.83 in
Abbess Rosewood and Brass Executive Desk Lockable G Plan Eames Era
By Abbess
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
Abbess Furniture produced functional and highly desirable furniture throughout their history and were particularly favoured for their stunning and versatile desk designs which were t...
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in
Turquoise Leather Swivel Armchair Desk Chair Retro G Plan Eames Era
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
If there is one thing the 1960s are synonymous for it’s style and colour, with designers experimenting with ever bolder colors and patterns to create stunning and unique pieces of fu...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Pieff Eleganza Solid Mirror Chrome and Leather Armchair Retro G Plan Eames Era
By Tim Bates, Pieff and Co.
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
Founded in 1954 as Production Facilities Ltd (PFL), it was not until 1966 that Tm Bates, the younger of the Bates brothers started to design what was to become the company’s signatur...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in
Retro Danish Rosewood and Fabric Armchair Office Desk Chair G Plan Eames Era
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
The Danish designers of the 1960s took everyday items and made them stylish, architectural, organic and highly sought after, utilising cutting edge technologies and materials of the ...
Fabric, Rosewood
Fresco G Plan Desk
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Otley, GB
A stunning teak & afromosia desk by British manufacturer G Plan which is part of the fresco range designed in the 1960s by Victor Wilkins.
Teak
G Plan Quadrille Desk Danish Inspired
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Otley, GB
A stunning midcentury desk by G Plan from the E Gomme Danish inspired range.
Teak
G-Plan Writing Desk Teak Veneer UK, 1960s
By G-Plan
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with double side drawers and single one under the top, Veneered in teak.
Teak
G. Plan Teak Writing Desk, England, circa 1970
By G Plan Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century modern teak writing table with two ample drawers an an ample writing surface; with wonderful lines. Designed by R. Bennet for G. Plan, England, circa 1970 Size: 29 1...
Teak
Sold
H 29 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak G-Plan 'Fresco' Desk/Dressing Table, English, ca. 1960
By G-Plan
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern G-Plan 'Fresco' desk/dressing table, English, ca. 1960.
Teak
Sold
H 44 in W 29.5 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Secretaire Writing Bureau Desk by G plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive vintage teak writing bureau by G Plan. The angled fall flap enclosed a fitted interior briefly comprising gilt tooled leather writing surface, cubby holes and shelving.
Teak
Sold
H 27.5 in W 60 in D 18 in
Teak and Walnut Trim Mcm Floating Top Desk from G Plan by Ib Kofod–Larsen
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
This is an incredible teak and walnut trim mcm floating top desk from G Plan designed by Ib Kofod–Larsen for E Gomme Ltd.
Teak
G-Plan Teak Desk by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century modern desk designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for English manufacture G-Plan, 1960's.
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Kofod Larsen for G Plan
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish teak desk by Kofod Larsen for G Plan. This was designed by the famous Danish designer IB Kofod Larsen for the G Plan Danish rang...
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Kofod Larsen for G Plan
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish teak desk by Kofod Larsen for G Plan. This was designed by the famous Danish designer IB Kofod Larsen for the G Plan Danish rang...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern G-Plan Vanity Dressing Table, English, circa 1960
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern vanity dressing table of teak and rosewood. The three mirrors are fully adjustable. Stamped G-Plan. Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for G-Plan.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Desk by G-Plan
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful floating top desk features wonderful teak construction, carved drawer pulls, and tapered legs. Auxiliary shelf for extra storage beneath. Uniquely sized work area when...
Teak
G-Plan "Fresco" Dressing Table or Desk by Victor Wilkins, circa 1960
By G-Plan
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Bramwell was well known for his "Fresco" line for G-Plan which included this iconic piece. Jewelry tray is lined with original purple velvet and mirror and tray can also be detached ...
Teak
G-Plan "Fresco" Dressing Table or Desk by Victor Wilkins, Circa 1960.
By G-Plan
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Bramwell was well known for his "Fresco" line for G-Plan which included this iconic piece. Jewelry tray is lined with original black velvet and mirror and tray can also be detached t...
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Desk by IB Kofod Larsen for G- Plan
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed and extremely well made vintage desk in teak, with rosewood handles. This was designed by the famous Danish design IB Kofod Larsen, it was made as part of G- P...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Desk by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Classic Fresco desk designed by VB Wilkins for G Plan is a Classic vintage style.
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Vanity Desk by G Plan Danish style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly stunning mid century vanity by G plan as part of the Quadrille range. This fantatic piece of furniture can be used as it was orignally designed as a vanity with its tripple ...
Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Desk Vanity by G Plan Dansih Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your bedroom décor with this exquisite Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Dressing Table by G Plan. Crafted by the renowned British furniture maker, G Plan, this stunning...
Teak
Mid Century Vintage Vanity Table Desk by VB Wilkins for G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Fresco desk designed by VB Wilkins for G Plan is a classic vintage style.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Desk by G Plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Fresco desk designed by VB Wilkins for G Plan is a classic vintage style.
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Desk by G Plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your living space with this stunning vanity desk by British furniture maker G Plan. With its fabulous legs and stunning style, it’s a true embodiment of mid-century modern de...
Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Desk by G Plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly stunning mid century vanity by G plan as part of the Quadrille range. This fantatic piece of furniture can be used as it was orignally designed as a vanity with its tripple ...
Mirror, Wood
Sold
H 47 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid Modern Century Vintage Vanity Table Desk by Victor Wilkins for G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Fresco desk designed by VB Wilkins for G Plan is a classic vintage style.
Mirror, Teak
Sold
H 27 in W 60 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Modern Teak Vanity Dressing Table Desk by G Plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly stunning mid century vanity by G Plan as part of the Quadrille range. This fantastic piece of furniture can be used as it was originally designed as a vanity with its triple ...
Teak
Danish Vintage Teak Desk by Kofod Larsen, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage teak Danish designed desk. This was designed by IB Kofod Larsen for G- Plan’s Danish range, it was made in England in the 1960s.
Teak
Sold
H 28 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Vanity Table Desk By Victor Wilkins For G Plan Danish
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Fresco desk/vanity designed by VB Wilkins for G Plan is a classic vintage style.
Teak
Sold
H 51.5 in W 54 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vanity / Desk by G-Plan, Part of Their Fresco Range
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern vanity / desk by G-Plan, part of their fresco range. This functional desk features 4 generous drawers separated by a central drawer lined in purpl...
Teak
Sold
H 47 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Vanity Desk By Victor Wilkins For G Plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Fresco desk/vanity designed by VB Wilkins for G Plan is a classic vintage style.
Mirror, Wood
Sold
H 40.5 in W 30 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretaire Bureau Hutch Desk by Sutcliffe Danish G Plan
By S Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century teak bureau by Sutcliffe of Todmorden Furniture (S Form). UK made c1960s. Great for small spaces and perfect for working on a laptop or as a writing desk. There are three...
Teak
Sold
H 46.5 in W 52 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Desk by Lb Kofod Larsen for G Plan Danish Range
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here we have a fabulous Vanity Dresser by Ib Kofod Larsen, from the acclaimed "Danish Design" collection he designed for G plan in the mid 60's, a stunning desk / vanity table.
Mirror, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 48 in W 62 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vanity Desk by lB Kofod Larsen for G Plan Danish
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here we have a fabulous Vanity Dresser by Ib Kofod Larsen, from the acclaimed "Danish Design" collection he designed for G plan in the mid 60's, a stunning desk / vanity table.
Mirror, Teak
Sold
H 30 in W 52 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Vanity Desk by Kofod Larsen for G Plan Danish Style Desk
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here we have a fabulous Vanity Dresser by Ib Kofod Larsen, from the acclaimed "Danish Design" collection he designed for G plan in the mid 60's, a stunning desk / vanity table.
Mirror, Teak
Sold
H 27 in W 62 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Desk Dresser by G Plan Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here we have a fabulous Vanity Dresser by Ib Kofod Larsen, from the acclaimed "Danish Design" collection he designed for G plan in the mid 60's, a stunning desk / vanity table.
Teak
Sold
H 27 in W 58.5 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Desk by Ausitinsuite Danish G Plan Style
By Austinsuite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and stylish vanity by British furniture maker Austinsuite. Some great sculpted lines make this a real stand out piece that would look great in any dressing area. The mirr...
Teak
Sold
H 28.5 in W 51 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Desk by Butilux Danish G Plan British
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly stunning vanity unit by renowned British furniture maker Butilux. The fabulous inlaid handles really set this piece off and this sculpted mirror makes it look amazing. The mi...
Mirror, Teak
Mid Century Modern G-Plan Desk Console Table, Black, Brass, Tola
By G-Plan
Located in Miami, FL
G-Plan Desk or Console Table, black wood base with brass stretcher and details, the top is African Tola Wood.
Brass
Sold
H 29 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak G-Plan 'Fresco' Desk/Dressing Table, English, ca. 1960
By G-Plan
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern G-Plan 'Fresco' desk/dressing table, English, ca. 1960.
Teak
Sold
H 29 in W 50 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak "Fresco" Floating Top Desk by G Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-Century Modern Danish style teak "Fresco" floating top desk by G Plan, 1960s. This very stylish desk having an elevated floating top with a single drawer to the center.
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by G Plan
By V.B. Wilkins, G Plan Furniture
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak desk / dressing table. "Fresco" series designed by VB Wilkins for G Plan.
Teak
Mid-Century Teak G Plan Vanity
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern G Plan vanity from the 'Quadrille' series. This piece comes with two drawers and one open storage cabinet with an accessory compartment. The top features a unique ...
Rosewood, Teak
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H 27.25 in W 60 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Teak Desk by Ib Kofod-Larsen for G Plan, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Portland, OR
The desk raised on continuous legs and having the early "G Plan" emblem.
Teak
Danish Teak Writing Desk
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Simple, high quality design slim teak writing desk, great for smaller spaces. Perfectly refinished and ready to enjoy, attributed to G-Plan.
G-Plan "Fresco" Dressing Table or Desk by Victor Wilkins, circa 1960
By G-Plan
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Bramwell was well known for his "Fresco" line for G-Plan which included this iconic piece. Jewelry tray is lined with original purple velvet and mirror and tray can also be detached ...
Teak
G-Plan "Fresco" Dressing Table or Desk by Victor Wilkins, circa 1960
By G-Plan
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Bramwell was well known for his "Fresco" line for G-Plan which included this iconic piece. Jewelry tray is lined with original purple velvet and mirror and tray can also be detached ...
Teak
Danish Modern Flat Top Writing Desk Teak and Rosewood
By G Plan Furniture
Located in New York, NY
This desk displays design and construction elements found in G Plan furniture, however it is unsigned.
Rosewood, Teak
Sold
H 29 in W 54 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Vanity Dresser Desk by G Plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your living space with this stunning vanity desk by British furniture maker G Plan. With its fabulous legs and stunning style, it’s a true embodiment of mid-century modern de...
Teak
Danish Range Teak + Leather Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G Plan Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Ib Kofod Larsen Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1961 Materials: Teak, Rosewood, Afromosia. Measurements: 51” wide x 23” deep x 29” tall. Kneehole: 27.5” w...
Rosewood, Teak
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H 47.25 in W 59.85 in D 27.96 in
Mid-Century Modern G Plan Fresco Floating Top Teak Vanity Desk by Victor Wilkins
By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Discover the Timeless Elegance of the Mid-Century Modern G-Plan Fresco Floating Top Vanity Desk by Victor Wilkins Unveiling a masterpiece of Mid-Century Modern design, this G-Plan F...
Teak
Luxe Two-Tone Console Modern Table or Desk with Brass Accents
By G Plan Furniture, Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous console or entry table finished in ebony with medium walnut accents. Two drawers provide storage. A shiny brass stretcher adds visual interest to the piece. Brass levelers, ...
Brass
Mid Century G Plan Teak Desk
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Hull, GB
TEAK DESK Stunning midcentury Teak floating desk made by G Plan fresco range circa 1970 .
Teak
Sold|$7,792
H 45.67 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Danish Vintage Dressing Table and Stool by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kj
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made Danish vintage dressing table and stool by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of amazing...
Mirror, Wood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$19,623 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$15,093
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing or vanity table, teak, mirror, Scandinavia, 1950s. This refined, delicate dressing table is made in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The piece features the quintessential bow tie ...
Mirror, Teak
$16,486 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
$2,093Sale Price|20% Off
H 61.42 in W 46.46 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Oak Dressing Table by H. Berlage, Netherlands, 1925
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb Oak dressing table. Amsterdam School style 1925. Marble wood details. Ebony wood handles. Handmade. I also have the two nightstands. Very good condition.
Oak
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$9,055
H 54.73 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in
Original Josef Hoffmann Dressing Table from 1905 by Jacob & Josef Kohn
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
An extraordinary modern furniture from the best period of his works. He made trendsetting Industrial designs for the bentwood-industrie. This dressing-table is from the "Fledermaus" ...
Bentwood
$8,895
H 32.5 in W 108 in D 33 in
Adrian Pearsall Sofa with Travertine Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Walnut Wood, Original Travertines, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing ________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furnitur...
Travertine
$10,500 / set
H 25.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table and Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modernist Maple Wood Vanity Table with Stool and Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950 A highly unique vanity table with elegant and graceful proportions. Hand-crafted from warm-toned...
Glass, Maple
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Lowboy Dresser
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 78 wide x 20 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
Walnut, Burl
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.
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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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