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. Six metal hooks line the lower edge of the horizontal back panel, while an upper ...
Metal
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Side Table / Nightstand on Pedestal Base
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Pedestal Occasional Table, model 5655, designed by George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller in 1956. The piece has a case of Brazilian Rosewood and has a pedestal base ...
Aluminum
1960s White Low Coffee Side Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5452
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This iconic pedestal coffee table, model 5452, was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in the 1950s. It’s perfect coffee table height, or equally could be used as a side tabl...
Aluminum, Steel
$1,500Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set of Mid-Century Modern Nelson Style Iron and Glass Tables by Frank and Son
By Arbuck, George Nelson
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful set of three tables by Frank and Son in the style of George Nelson. This set includes a coffee table and two end step tables that have a clean, architectural style.
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 Good Original Condition, with Wear Consistent with it's Age And Usage. Hooks slide on...
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller Extending Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Astoria, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 5757 Extending Dining Table, with two leaves, "George Nelson design / Herman Miller-zeeland-michigan" label to underside. 29.5" H x 36" W; 70.25...
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller White Pedestal Side Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
First designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1954, of simple and elegant form, this table can be used virtually anywhere, from living room to waiting room or office, or even ...
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 in limited production, these are eye-catching and quite comfortable works of art. T...
Metal
Mid-Century Wooden Wall Coat Rack, France, 1950s
By George Nelson, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid-century wooden wall coat rack, France, 1950s.
Wood
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 black finish. Rack does fold up for shipping. Measures 26 wide, 24 deep, 14 tall when o...
Steel, Wrought Iron
Rare Early Paul McCobb Planner Group Jewelry Chest
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group, 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. Black powder coated steel frame with bamboo laminate.
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 labels still attached to underside. In nice vintage condition.
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
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 inside drawers. All have been restored but maintain the original laminate tops which...
Steel
$1,895 / set
H 33 in W 28 in D 23 in
Midcentury Outdoor Dining Iron 8 Piece Set John Salterini Large Glass Top Table
By John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 8 piece set consisting of a large dining table from the early 50s, heavy decorative iron with a large beveled glass top. 6 armchairs from the late 60s with mesh seats for ea...
Steel, Iron
$1,500 / set
H 22 in W 20 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Design Institute of America Chrome and Glass Nesting Tables
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A set of 3 chrome and glass nesting tables by Design Institute of America. Clean and flowing design that looks good stacked together or spread out. Would make a great multi tiered co...
Steel, Chrome
$3,142
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
MidCentury Pedestal Extension Dining Table - George Nelson - Herman Miller - 60s
By Herman Miller
Located in Milano, IT
Pedestal extension dining table model 5559B designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, produced in the USA in the 1960s. Dining or conference table model 5559B, designed by George...
Aluminum
$525
H 46.75 in W 31.5 in D 12.75 in
Mid-Century Oak & Teak Wall Mount Coat Rack w/ Hat Shelf & Black Enamel Hooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted coat rack from the Mid-Century era combines white oak with functional black enameled metal hooks. The design features a practical upper hat shelf supported by vertical m...
Metal, Enamel
Nelson Pedestal Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Nelson Pedestal Table designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Designed by George Nelson in 1954 and produced by Herman Miller, this side table is from 2005. The table has a bl...
Aluminum
$850
H 45.625 in W 35.5 in D 11.375 in
Mid-Century Teak Wall Mount Coat Rack with Mirror, Hooks, 1960s Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall mount coat rack combines teak slats with cast metal hooks, offering functional organization with Scandinavian design sensibility. Horizontal teak slats create a warm backdrop fo...
Metal
Borsani Tecno Gueridon Side Table Italian Mid Century 1960's
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Osvaldo Borsani/Tecno gueridon or a side table. Original black iron tripod base, top replaced.
Metal
Vintage Side Table / Desk by John Herbert for Younger
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage side table / desk by John Herbert for Younger furniture. This was made in England, it dates from the 1950-60’s. It is of outstanding qualit...
Wood
1950's George Nelson for Herman Miller Gate Leg Dining Table
By George Nelson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic George Nelson design for Herman Miller gate leg table. 2 fold wide wood hinged tops with double gate legs. The odd discoloration of one leaf appears to be an issue with the or...
Walnut
George Nelson Herman Miller Swag Leg Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A white Laminate topped Swag leg coffee table by the iconic designer Geroge Nelson who's simple, yet unique aesthetic is still as fresh today as it was more that 50 years ago. Having...
Aluminum
$628
H 6.89 in W 31.3 in D 7.72 in
Italian Mid 20th Century Modern Wooden Wall Coat Rack and Hat Stand by Fraber
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a vintage Coats and Hats Rack, made in Italy between the 50s and 60s by the company "Fraber", as attested by the brand on the back, printed with fire as the well-kn...
Chestnut
Vintage George nelson Steel frame Side table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
simple and elegant black steel frame with white laminate side table on castors. designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Iron
George Nelson Herman Miller White Laminate Pedestal Dinette Mid Century Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A George Nelson for Herman Miller pedestal dinette table. A fantastic little table with a white laminate table top, a wooden table, and a white aluminum base with x-shaped legs. This...
Laminate
George Nelson for Herman Miller Pedestal/ Side Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson for Herman Miller Pedestal Table. Aluminum Base with a formica top and maple edge. Classic, useful design! Very clean example!
Metal
$1,150
H 46.625 in W 29.625 in D 11.625 in
Mid-Century Teak Slatted Wall Mount Coat Rack with Black Enameled Wire Hooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall-mounted coat rack constructed with teak horizontal panels and a black enameled bent wire metal framework. The open, slatted structure integrates multiple functional components: ...
Wire, Metal
$950
H 21.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Swag Leg Side Table
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Swag Leg Side Table Classic vintage mid century modern side table with white wooden top and metal base designed by George Nelson a...
Metal
$965
H 10.5 in W 37 in D 10.25 in
1950s Design Mid-Century Modern Solid Teakwood Coat Rack with Hat Rack
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality and condition midcentury wall coat rack. This beautifully designed, perfectly executed and highly practical midcentury coat rack could be the ideal piece to come home...
Teak
George Nelson Stool by Herman Miller, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berlin, DE
George Nelson Stool for Herman Miller, USA - 1960s in all original condition with the rare brown base George Nelson (1908-1986) was an American industrial designer and architect who...
Metal
$10,514 / 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 Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Side Table Walnut Top
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, round walnut top Eero Saarinen for Knoll International tulip side table. Measures 16 D and 20.5' H. Timeless and ever copied design, that seems as modern as when it first ...
Steel
$3,428
H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
Aluminum
Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze and caramel color leather daybed or bench, designed by Nicos Zographos, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina to the bronze.
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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
Mid-Century Rosewood and Metal Wall Mounted Coat Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Rosewood and metal wall mounted coat rack. Rosewood veneer frame with aluminum hangers and black plastic cap accents. In original condition with moderate wear a...
Metal, Aluminum
George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual version of the George Nelson miniature/jewelry chest #5215. This one features the white formica on the bottom of the case not the top as is more typical. Teak wood constructi...
Walnut
Mid-Century Teak Slatted Wall Mount Coat Rack with Hat Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall mount coat rack features horizontal teak slats arranged in parallel rows with an upper storage shelf. Ten black moveable hooks slide along the wooden bars, offering flexible han...
Metal
George Nelson Miniature /Jewelry Chest
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rosewood,Enameled aluminum and porcelain An early example of this form,model # 5215 Base is original to the cabinet Disc Manufacturer's label.
Rosewood
Mid-Century Style Pedestal End Table by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautifulmid century modern pedestal table by Herman Miller can be used as a coffee or end table, and features the sleek and simple design of mid-century designer George Nelson....
Metal
$14,149 / set
H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Danish Rosewood Nightstands, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 384 Rosewood Nightstand, c1950s An exquisite pair of rosewood bedside cabinets, produced by cabinetmaker Aksel Kjaersgaard in Odder, Denmark circa 1950s. Thi...
Rosewood
George Nakashima Trestle Dining Table
By George Nakashima
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A beautiful piece. Table features a six-plank top with sap grain details. Signed with client's name to underside ‘Dr. Chan’. Manufacturer Nakashima Studio, USA Date 1968 Dimensio...
Cherry, Walnut
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Coat Rack
Located in Hanover, MA
There is something so stylish about this vintage 1970’s wall mounted hat and coat rack. The board is a hardwood with a strong grain and the fittings are brass anodized aluminum. Har...
Aluminum
Writing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A single pedestal writing desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller with a built-in pivoting lamp. Lamp is 18" H.
Steel
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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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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