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Gio Ponti Attribution, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé fabric and dark stained fluted walnut lounge chair attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Model No. 807A Distex Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina. Walnut, fabric. A rare & iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Sculptural Walnut Brass Lounge Chair Gio Ponti Style 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Troy, MI
1950s lounge chair in the style of Gio Ponti
Sculptural walnut frame with brass tipped feet
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
The allure of the Gio Ponti Lounge chairs lies in their rare blend of craftsmanship and design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gio Ponti Style 1950's Italian Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1950's Mid-Century Modern Italian lounge chairs in the style of Gio Ponti, newly re-upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
Pair Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs In the Style of Gio Ponti 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Troy, MI
Incredible pair of rare sculptural lounge chairs in the manner of Gio Ponti circa 1950s
Squared
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.5 in W 27 in D 28 in
Pair of RUTH Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti Walnut, Ivory Bouclé Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible pair of RUTH lounge chairs by Dosbananos in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut legs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 27.25 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Gio Ponti, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Blue And White Velvet, Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and blue and white velvet lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 32.75 in W 24.37 in D 31 in
Pair Italian Lounge Chairs Style of Gio Ponti in Boucle
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair Italian lounge chairs style of Gio Ponti. The chairs have Boucle upholstery with walnut frames.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Bouclé
Gio Ponti Style Walnut Lounge Chair in Ivory White Bouclé
By Gio Ponti, Kurt Østervig
Located in Miami, FL
modern classic high back chair in the manner of Kurt Ostervig, and similar to designs by Giò Ponti, that
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
1950's Modernist Gio Ponti Style Italian Lounge Chairs In Mohair Upholstery
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1950's modernist lounge chairs in the style of Gio Ponti, fully restored and re
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Gio Ponti, Rare "811" Lounge Chair, Fabric, Walnut, Rubber, Cassina, c. 1956
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and iconic lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti. Produced by Cassina, Meda, Italy, c. 1956
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 27.75 in D 36.5 in
Gio Ponti Velvet Lounge Chairs in Walnut & Brass for M. Singer and Sons, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti and produced for M. Singer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 26 in D 27 in
Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered in Zak & Fox fabric, walnut
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Two '2' Restored Angular Lounge Chairs After Gio Ponti, Italy, c. 1960's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Deland, FL
a fabulous charcoal tweed, set atop a set of solid walnut legs with exceptional woodgrains this set
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 29.5 in
Gio Ponti Chairs from Augustus Ocean Liner - Pairs X3
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Three pairs of extremely rare and highly coveted chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
pair of Gio Ponti velvet bicolor white and yellow armchairs, Casa Giardino 1940
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Important and large pair of armchairs designed by Gio Ponti, 1940's
production "Casa & Giardino
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
Gio Ponti ''Ninfea'' Chairs, 1958, Published with Certificate from Ponti Archive
By Fratelli Reguitti, Gio Ponti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful pair of 1958 Gio Ponti "Ninfea Pieghevole" folding lounge chairs finished in italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 19.3 in D 31.89 in
Gio Ponti Pair of High Back Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti pair of high back armchairs or lounge chairs in white or ivory bouclé with polished
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Johannes Anderesn styled Walnut Framed Lounge Chair with Boucle Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A wonderful mid century walnut framed lounge chair with nicely designed slim arms and sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gio Ponti Style Sculptural Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Bernville, PA
Luxurious pair of midcentury lounge chairs and ottoman in the style of Selig Furniture Company
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 1950's Italian Lounge Chairs in Mohair Velvet Restored & New Upholstery!
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning pair of Italian 1950's Lounge Chairs Walnut & Mohair Velvet & Brass hardware
This pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 38.19 in
Walnut Wooden Lounge Chairs attr Paolo Buffa, Milan Italy 1940's
By Gio Ponti, Carlo De Carli, Paolo Buffa
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of arm Chairs with curled and cross -shaped armrests, curly backrests with vertical struts.
These chairs we have attributed to Paolo Buffa but they are always sold as designed...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
GIo Ponti walnut occasional table for the Cavalieri Hotel in Milan, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A side table in walnut designed by Gio Ponti, originating from the Hotel dei Cavalieri in Milan
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30.91 in W 27.17 in D 25.6 in
Gio Ponti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Lounge Chairs, Grey Velvet, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style sofa / Lounge chairs, Velvet, Walnut, Unsigned
Chic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38.5 in W 49 in D 33 in
Pair of Compact Lounge Chairs on Tapered legs.
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino), Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs on tapered Gio Ponti looking legs lounge chairs. The legs
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Lounge Chairs, Circle of Gio Ponti
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
of Gio Ponti. The pieces are in a sculptural form with smooth flowing lines and refined detailing
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 33 in W 25 in D 30 in
Pair of Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs Inspired By Paolo Buffa
By Osvaldo Borsani, ISA Bergamo, Minotti, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian mid century modern walnut lounge chairs are recently upholstered in white boucle fabric and are
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
H 34.13 in W 29.75 in D 38.5 in
Osvaldo Borsani Pair of Lounge Chairs in Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for ABV, lounge chairs, model 6553, walnut, fabric, Italy, 1945
This elegant pair
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Walnut Boomerang Lounge Chair in Brass and Special Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
include Gio Ponti, Jean Royere, Paul Frankl, George Nakashima, and Vladimir Kagan.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Alfred Jensen, Jean Prouvé
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs.
These stunning French Modernist
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Walnut Boomerang Lounge Chair in Brass and Dark Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
include Gio Ponti, Jean Royere, Paul Frankl, George Nakashima, and Vladimir Kagan.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Walnut Boomerang Lounge Chair in Brass and Dark Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
include Gio Ponti, Jean Royere, Paul Frankl, George Nakashima, and Vladimir Kagan.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chair in Walnut and Blue Velvet
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chair model 3615, walnut, velvet fabric
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Blue Velvet
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, lounge chairs model 3615, walnut, velvet fabric
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Gio Ponti Model 516 Pair of Lounge Chairs, Cream White Painted Walnut, 1950
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Literature
Galleria Deposito A, Galerie Regard, Gio Ponti in Paris Arredi di design 1930-1970, Verona, 2012
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Walnut Boomerang Lounge Chair in Brass and Espresso by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
include Gio Ponti, Jean Royere, Paul Frankl, George Nakashima, and Vladimir Kagan.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vladimir Kagan, Lounge Chair, Walnut, White Bouclé, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc, c. 1950
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
, Gio Ponti, George Nakashima, and Paul Frankl.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Fabric, Walnut
H 36 in W 27 in D 40 in
20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of lounge chairs made of hand crafted polished Walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Paco Muñoz pair of 'Riaza' lounge chairs In Walnut and Cognac Leather Spain 1960
By Paco Muñoz
Located in Almelo, NL
Paco Muñoz pair of 'Riaza' lounge chairs In Walnut and Cognac Leather, Spain 1960s
Paco Muñoz
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Gio Ponti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Wingback Chairs, Grey Velvet, Wood, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge or wing back chairs, Gio Ponti Style, velvet, walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38 in W 27.75 in D 33 in
Carlo De Carli Lounge Chairs
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in South Charleston, WV
& Sons produced the iconic designs of Carlo Di Carli, Gio Ponti and Bertha Schafer for the US market.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Foam
Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs by Singer and Sons
By M. Singer & Sons
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of walnut lounge chairs model #255 for Singer and Sons. These were designed by either
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian-Modern Lounge Chairs in Wool, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
, Hans Wegner, Gio Ponti, and Ico Parisi.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Mid-Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody, 1950s
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Westport, CT
.
Other designers from this period include Paul McCobb, Vladimir Kagan, Hans Wegner, Gio Ponti, and T.H
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Set of Transitional Tripod Lounge Chairs in Wool, circa 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
exquisite chairs.
Other designers from this period include T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Hans Wegner, Gio Ponti
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
20th Century White Italian Pair of Vintage Velvet Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti. He established his own company with collaborator Antonio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
No Reserve
H 35 in W 30 in D 31 in
Vintage MCM George Nelson 5476 Lounge Chair for Herman Miller Fuchsia Fabric
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern 5476 lounge chair designed by George Nelson for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 31 in W 27.25 in D 32 in
Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons #2135 Extendable Dining Table, c 1950, Refinished
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features gorgeously veined Italian Walnut with sculpted legs to Gio Ponti's signature form, capped with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 40 in D 40 in
Customizable Tacchini Giulia Lounge Armchair with Ottoman by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
A re-edition of the famous model 877 by Gianfranco Frattini, from 1957, named for the wife of Gio
Category
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 40.94 in W 33.85 in D 37.4 in
Pair vintage Carlo de Carli Lounge Chairs 802 upholstered in Fendi Casa Velvet
By Cassina, Carlo De Carli
Located in Vorst, BE
Dei Principi’ in Sorrento, Italy.
Gio Ponti was the architect of the Hotel and a close friend of De
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 25.99 in
1950s Italian Lounge Chairs for Reupholstering
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Three incredibly stylish 1950s Italian armchairs very similar to Gio Ponti's designs for Hotel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chair and Footstool, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
.
Other designers from this period include Paul McCobb, Vladimir Kagan, Paul Frankl, Gio Ponti, and T.H
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Club Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, C. 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
, Gio Ponti, and Edward Wormely.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Mid-Century Elegant Armchairs in Walnut and Original Fabric, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Almelo, NL
armchairs in walnut and original fabric in good vintage condition, Italy 1950s. These armchairs - lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 33.47 in
Franco Albini rare folding chair for Poggi, Italy, 1952
By Franco Albini
Located in Skokie, IL
working under Italian master Gio Ponti and played a pivotal role in the Italian rationalist movement of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Seating Suite, Denmark, C. 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Westport, CT
include George Nakashima, Vladimir Kagan, Hans Wegner, Gio Ponti, and Ico Parisi.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Briar Walnut Wood Animalier Zebra Upholstered Chair
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Dassi, Melchiorre Bega
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1940s mid-century Art Deco lounge or side chair and stool with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Cassina Walnut Rocking Lounge Chairs Model 572 in Ivory Kalgan Lambskin, 1950s
By Cassina, Studio Tecnico
Located in New York, NY
similarities to a lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina in the 1950s. Both chairs were produced in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Rubber, Walnut
H 37 in W 25.25 in D 39.5 in
20th Century White Italian Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
architect and designer Gio Ponti. He established his own company with collaborator Antonio Cassi Ramello
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 38.75 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
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Gio Ponti Walnut Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gio ponti walnut lounge for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and fabric, every gio ponti walnut lounge was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer gio ponti walnut lounge, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right gio ponti walnut lounge, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gio ponti walnut lounge over the years, but those crafted by Gio Ponti, Cassina and Casa e Giardino are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Gio Ponti Walnut Lounge?
Prices for a gio ponti walnut lounge can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $68,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,800.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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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Art Deco Burl Dining Chairs
Vintage Tea Accessories