Gerd Lange Farmer Series Chairs and Table
By Gerd Lange
Located in Weesp, NL
Farmer series chairs and table designed by Gerd Lange for Bofinger in the 1965. 8 pieces of wood, 4
Canvas, Wood
Gerd Lange for Bofinger – Farmer Chair, Germany, 1960s
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in Almelo, NL
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Farmer Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, offered in fully original
Canvas, Beech
$1,052
H 12.6 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
Coffee Table "Farmer" by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, Germany 1960's
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in Cork, IE
Modern design! Unpretentious, simple and yet refined! Designer Gerd Lange was miles ahead of his time
Wood
$9,378 / set
H 27.95 in W 25.59 in D 25.59 in
Set of 5 Mid-Century German Farmer Series Chairs and Table by Gerd Lange, 1960s
By Gerd Lange
Located in Hamburg, DE
Design classic from the “Bofinger Farmer Program” based on designs by Gerd Lange from the 1960s
Cotton, Ash
$1,052 / item
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger. - Special design classics from the
Canvas, Wood
$1,169
H 14.97 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Side Table by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Farmer Series Table by Gerd Lange for Bofinger. - Special design classics from the
Canvas, Wood
$1,169
H 14.97 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Side Table by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Farmer Series Table by Gerd Lange for Bofinger. - Special design classics from the
Canvas, Wood
$2,110 / set
H 30.71 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Safari Chairs by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
By Gerd Lange
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid Century Safari Chairs from the well -known manufacturer Bofinger after a design by Gerd Lange
Cotton
Farmers table designed by Gerd Lange for Bofiner
By Gerd Lange
Located in Ranst, BE
The farmers table by Gerd Lange zas inspired by a native design from the middle east used by
Wood
Original Gerd Lange “Farmer” Armchairs, Germany 1960s
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in Renens, CH
These two armchairs, designed by Gerd Lange, are part of the Farmer furniture series produced by
Ash, Canvas
Sold
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Original Gerd Lange “Farmer” Armchairs, Germany 1960s - Set of Two
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in Renens, CH
These two armchairs, designed by Gerd Lange, are part of the Farmer furniture series produced by
Ash, Canvas
Bofinger Farmer Daybed by Gerd Lange, 1960
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
mattress. The German designer Gerd Lange designed this model in the mid-1960s for the Stuttgart
Ash
Bofinger Farmer coffee table by Gerd Lange, 1960
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
unmistakable appearance. One of Gerd Lange's masterpieces. The German designer Gerd Lange designed this model
Ash
Farmer Chairs by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare set of armchairs with table designed by Gerd Lange for Bofinger. Great interlocking structure
Fabric, Wood
1960s “Farmer Collection” armchair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in München, DE
1960s armchair made of dark brown stained pine wood. Design "Farmer Collection" by Gerd Lange for
Linen, Pine
1960s coffee table "Farmer Collection" by Gerd Lange for Bofinger
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in München, DE
1960s coffee table made of dark brown stained pine wood. Design "Farmer Collection" by Gerd Lange
Pine
Sold
H 27.96 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Original farmer chair and table by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, Germany 1960s
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in ECHT, NL
Original farmer chairs and matching side tables. Designed by Gerd Lange for Bofinger in the 1960s
Canvas, Rope, Wood
“Farmer” Easy Chairs Designed by Gerd Lange for Bofinger
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in Beerse, VAN
Designed by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, these Farmer chairs showcase a mix of clarity and character
Canvas, Oak
Sold
H 27.96 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Bofinger set of 2 Farmer lounge chairs with table by Gerd Lange, 1960
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
stretched over one another. The German designer Gerd Lange designed this model in the mid-1960s for the
Canvas, Wood
German Modernism Safari Chair in the Farmer chair style
By Gerd Lange
Located in Rümmingen, BW
early design or might be a design inspired by Gerd Lange. Constructed primarily from molded beech wood
Wood, Canvas
"Farmer" Chair and Side Table by Gerd Lange for Bofinger
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in London, GB
beautifully in an intricate way. Manufactured by Bofinger and designed by Gerd Lange in the 1960's, it's
Canvas, Oak
Sold
H 26.38 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Midcentury Farmer Safari Seating Set by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, Germany, 1960s
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of two Farmer Safari chairs and a coffee table designed by Gerd Lange and Produced by Bofinger
Linen, Beech
$9,182
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural design an...
Leather, Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,636Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.7 in Dm 39.3 in
'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
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$2,082 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool This Modern White Oak Bar Stool - The Cicely is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. It was style-spotted at the ...
Wood, Oak
$85,941 / set
H 28.35 in Dm 46.07 in
Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
Birch
$13,446 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Pair of Fendi Casa Arctic Blue Leather Tunica Lounge Chairs
By Fendi Casa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of Italian Fendi Tunica lounge chairs or slipper chairs circa 2015. The bespoke rare chairs feature a soft and supple arctic blue leather. The fitted leather is draped o...
Brass
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of tall and elegant table lamps made in ceramic by the French artist Olivia Cognet, topped with Dedar Milano fabric lamp shades. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French art...
Ceramic
Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of compas counter stools or high chairs, wood and rope. In the mood of Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani.
Wood, Rope
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influentia...
Linen
$24,950 / set
H 29 in W 66 in D 36 in
1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Two-Seat Sofas, a Pair From B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of 1970s Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofas, B&B Italia An icon newly restored. This pair feature Pollack Textiles "Modern Dance" Upholstery(black on light khaki). 66" long, 36" ...
Upholstery
Pair of 1980s Memphis Style Glass 'BiBi' Table Lamps for Artemide
By Alessandro Mendini, VeArt, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1980s Memphis Style Glass 'BiBi' Table Lamps for Artemide. Designed by Alessandro Mendini. Handcrafted in sky blue Murano glass, this petite lamp is strongly associated with ...
Glass, Art Glass
$23,628 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. The pieces without arms each...
Alpaca
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.