$425
H 8.75 in W 33.125 in D 10.75 in
Mid-Century Cocobolo and Metal Wall-Mounted Coat Rack with Hat Shelf
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted coat rack combines cocobolo wood with metal framework in functional Mid-Century design
Metal
$4,500
H 20.5 in W 24 in D 17 in
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table / Nightstand on Pedestal Base
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pedestal Occasional Table, model 5655, designed by George Nelson & Associates for Herman
Aluminum
$1,072
H 16.34 in Dm 28.55 in
1960s White Low Coffee Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5452
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This iconic pedestal coffee table, model 5452, was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in
Aluminum, Steel
$1,500Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 16.5 in W 36.5 in D 20.5 in
Set of Mid-Century Modern Nelson Style Iron and Glass Tables by Frank and Son
By George Nelson, Arbuck
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful set of three tables by Frank and Son in the style of George Nelson. This set includes a
Iron
Mid-Century Slatted Entry Coat Rack with Mirror and Shelf
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Teak Slatted Coat Rack with Black Enameled Metal Frame and Small Catch-All Shelf. In
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Extending Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Astoria, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5757 Extending Dining Table, with two leaves, "George Nelson
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller White Pedestal Side Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
-levelling glides and a white top with maple edge. First designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1954
Aluminum
Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson
By Herman Miller
Located in Portland, OR
Iconic marshmallow sofas designed 1952 by George Nelson and Irving Harper for Herman Miller. Still
Metal
Mid-Century Wooden Wall Coat Rack, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, George Nelson
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid-century wooden wall coat rack, France, 1950s.
Wood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 17 in
Herman Miller Desk Model 4173 by George Nelson, circa 1955, Four Available
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Herman Miller Steel Frame Desk designed by George Nelson & Associates. Model 4173. Sticker labels
Steel
Wrought Iron Modernist Log Holder in Matte Black Powder Coat Finish
By George Nelson
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modern design wrought iron newspaper, magazine or fireplace log holder. Powder coated in matte
Steel, Wrought Iron
Rare Early Paul McCobb Planner Group Jewelry Chest
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb, George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
In original finish, a rare ten-drawer modular cabinet.
Steel
George Nelson Steel Frame Rolling Cart, Herman Miller 1952
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolling cart from the Steelframe series, designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller
Steel
Pair of Matched Early George Nelson Swag Base Occasional Tables
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Great pair of vintage George Nelson swag base occasional tables for Herman Miller with original
Aluminum
George Nelson Stool with golden base and Alexander Girard Fabric
By George Nelson
Located in Maastricht, NL
Fully restored George Nelson Stool in golden coated aluminum and Alexander Girard Fabric.
Aluminum, Metal
$12,950
H 29 in W 67 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller. In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article detailing the “Storage Wall”, George Nelson’s ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$742Sale Price|24% Off
H 11.42 in W 33.47 in D 10.24 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Wall Coat Rack Thonet Vienna, 1879-1887
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau bentwood wall coat rack attributed to Thonet, Vienna, Viennese wall hanger Thonet was included in the production program of the company Gebrüder Thonet around the Yea...
Bentwood, Beech
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$5,000 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$10,810 / set
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in
Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs. Cognac-colored leather cover. This armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort. Featured in many interiors, Eero Sa...
Leather
$6,236 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$1,176 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
$2,100Sale Price|40% Off
H 74 in W 25 in D 11.5 in
Art Deco Copper & Chrome Hall Tree w/ Vanity Mirror
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Art Deco copper and chrome hall tree with vanity mirror with a geometric shape and Streamline detailing. It features 4 elegantly crafted hooks for hats, coats, and bags, it also...
Bronze, Chrome
$1,000
H 3.15 in W 22.05 in D 9.06 in
Art Deco Brass Wall Coat Rack with Six Hooks, Germany, Circa 1930
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco brass wall coat rack, circa the 1930s, Germany. An elegant Art Deco wall coat rack made of brass with six sliding hooks. Dimensions: height: 8 cm / 3.15 in; width: 56 cm / 2...
Brass
20th Century Italian Coat Rack
By Ico Parisi
Located in Denton, TX
Italian design hall tree with a glass shelf for your hat over mahogany stained hardwood compass legs and faux black crocodile leather with brass hooks for hanging coats.
Brass
Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Walnut 3 drawer dresser with the classic cupcake pulls. This Dresser is part of the Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Walnut
$2,541Sale Price|28% Off
H 71.26 in W 47.25 in D 9.06 in
Giò Ponti in the Manner Italian Midcentury Coat Racks 50's
By Gio Ponti
Located in bari, IT
Walnut wood structure coat rack with brass table anchored to the structure, embellished with brass circles creating harmony in the wooden panel. Crystal hood with brass anchors. 1950...
Brass
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.
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.
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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.