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Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Burled Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 29.25 in W 116 in D 42 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Large Walnut Framed Beveled Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern walnut framed large beveled glass wall mirror
By Drexel Heritage
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
H 47.75 in W 33.75 in D 1.25 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 42.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Oak and Burl Wood Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Burl
H 29.13 in W 141.25 in D 46.25 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency high back dining chairs
By Drexel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 41.25 in W 20.25 in D 17.75 in
Stunning Pair Asian Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
By Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Chinoiserie Drexel Heritage night stands. We just love the incised carved Asian
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22 in W 28 in D 17 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Green Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dining table in green lacquered walnut
By Drexel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 29.25 in W 74.75 in D 46.25 in
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut Extension Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 102.5 in D 38 in
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Palazzo Walnut Bar Buffet Console Cabinet 40"
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century 1960s Drexel Heritage Palazzo collection Regency style bar cabinet / buffet / console
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Lingerie Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style gentleman's chest or lingerie chest
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 54.25 in W 20.25 in D 16 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Pedestals by Drexel Heritage, Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern pedestals or plant stands
In the manner of Milo Baughman
By
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Burl Wood Pedestals by Drexel Heritage - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful pair of vintage burl wood pedestals by Drexel Heritage, featuring elegant gold
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Burl
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Side End Table
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Side End Table
This side table measures: 28.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Oak and Burl Wood Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency extension dining table
By Drexel Heritage
USA
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl, Oak
H 29 in W 141.5 in D 45.5 in
Drexel Heritage Consensus Mid Century Pecan and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel heritage consensus mid century pecan and brass 9 drawer lowboy dresser.
Dresser measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 72 in D 18.75 in
Vintage Drexel Heritage Coffee Table 70s
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great period coffee table with sophistication. Drexel Heritage open cage base in a current bamboo
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
1980s Vintage Wooden Drexel Heritage Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage dresser that is just the right size! Drexel Heritage made very high end and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Drexel Heritage Consensus Pecan Nightstands
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Drexel Heritage consensus pecan nightstands
1970s Campaign style nightstands made by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Vintage Drexel Heritage Accolade Walnut Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Drexel Heritage Accolade Walnut Wall Mirror. Featuring a straight
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1950's Walnut Base Slipper Chairs By Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
1950's mid-century modern walnut base slipper chairs by Drexel Heritage, fully restored and newly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style hexagonal curved sectional sofa by Drexel.
Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 26.5 in W 171 in D 117 in
Vintage Drexel Heritage Floral Ivory Parsons Three-Seater Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
blends effortlessly into modern, eclectic, or mid-century interiors. Makers’ tag is present on the sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
Vintage Sofa by Drexel Heritage, Postmodern, 80s, Velvet, Hollywood Regency
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Sofa by Drexel Heritage, Postmodern, 80s, Velvet, Hollywood Regency, Couch, Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut and Brass Gentleman's Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 55.25 in W 40 in D 19.25 in
Set of 6 Vintage Chin Hua Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
6 Drexel heritage Chin Hua side chairs
Includes 5 side chairs and 1 armchair
Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane
Set of 6 Vintage Chin Hua Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
6 Drexel heritage Chin Hua side chairs
Includes 5 side chairs and 1 armchair
Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane
MCM Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Dining Chairs for Upholstery, Set of 10
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Drexel Heritage Campaign Style High Back Walnut Dining Chairs For Upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 42.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Burled Mahogany Lighted Bookcase
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style lighted bookcase, display cabinet
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 78.25 in W 59.5 in D 16 in
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Walnut Extension Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie extension dining table
By Drexel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 111 in D 45 in
American Mid Century Modern Olive Wood Glass & Mirror Bookcase by Heritage Light
By Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant double door mirrored glass cabinet, lighted interior with black lacquer flat base comes with 3 thick glass shelves, its in great condition very elegant with brass h...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Olive
H 81 in W 32 in D 15 in
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Oak Triple Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nine-drawer dresser or credenza
By
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 29.38 in W 65.75 in D 19 in
Drexel Heritage Hollywood Regency Campaign Gentleman's Chest or Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style armoire dresser or gentleman's chest
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 54.38 in W 42.75 in D 19 in
DREXEL HERITAGE 3 PIECE MILITARY CAMPAIGN BOOKCASE DISPLAY TV CABINET INC LIGHTs
By Drexel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
of Drexel Heritage Furniture mid century modern Military Campaign style display cases with a large
Category
20th Century English Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 78.35 in W 101.19 in D 18.12 in
American Walnut Mid-Century Modern Double Doors 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza MINT!
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Walnut Mid-Century Modern double doors 9 drawers dresser credenza MINT!
C. 1970s cabinet
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 76 in D 2 in
Pierced Caved Ornament Round Walnut Banded Mid-Century Modern Side End Table
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pierced caved ornament round walnut banded Mid-Century Modern side stand end occasional table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Campaign Style 6 Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest Mint
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign style 6 drawers brass drop pulls Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest mint.
Glass reverse
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 45 in D 19 in
Set of 6 Drexel Pecan Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
These nice Pecan dining chairs are made by Drexel Heritage. There are 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Drexel Chinoiserie Campaign Style Off White Lighted Display Cabinet Faux Rattan
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
, campaign, mid-century modern, or more traditional.
Drexel Furniture Company was founded in 1903 in Drexel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 77.25 in W 42.25 in D 15.25 in
Drexel Heritage Consensus Pecan Illuminated Bar Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Dry bar cabinet by Drexel Heritage Consensus
Flaxen pecan with a mirror back. Pull-out hidden
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Eight Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
by Edmund Karpinski for Drexel Heritage Furniture's "Collage" Collection, circa 1960s. These are not
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
1960s Vintage Heritage Black Club Chairs - a Pair
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Waxahachie, TX
These were made before Drexel acquired Heritage, so they are pre 1968.
These are very Mad Men
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
Drexel Travertine Top Walnut Base Rectangle One Drawer Side End Table Stand MINT
By Paul McCobb, Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Travertine Top Walnut Base Rectangle One Drawer Side End Table Stand MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 22 in W 27 in D 22 in
American Walnut Danish Modern Style Boat Shape Dining Table w/ 3 Leaves Mint
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Walnut Danish Modern Style Boat Shape Dining Table w/ 3 Leaves Mint,
Three table leaves
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
MCM "Sun Coast" Two-Tier Cantilever End Table by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
but robust in design and heritage; gorgeous piece that brings the mid-century spirit to today. #3733
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut, Cherry
Burl Walnut Three Extension Boards Single Pedestal Round Dining Table
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Walnut three extension boards single pedestal round dining table
three (3) table leaves measure 21 inches across.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Light Walnut Hammered Brass Pulls 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser Mint
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light American walnut hammered brass pulls 5 drawer chest of drawers dresser mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Campaign Style 9 Drawers Two Doors Compartment Paint Decorated Dresser Credenza
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign style 9 drawers two doors compartment paint decorated dresser credenza. Faux painted pattern/design.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 73 in D 19 in
Round Two Tier Greek Key Pattern Laminate Top Occasional Side End Table Stand
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round Two Tier Greek key pattern laminate top occasional side end table stand.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Pair Vintage Travertine Tops Cherry or Walnut Two Drawers End Tables Nightstands
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Vintage Travertine Tops Cherry or Walnut Two Drawers End Tables Nightstands.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 21 in W 21 in D 27 in
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard by Kipp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 41 in W 56 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Henredon Sofa Modified Lawson Style Yellow & Beige Striped
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Henredon Modified Lawson style sofa with original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Feathers
H 32 in W 81 in D 34.25 in
Plaudit by Drexel End Table
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful Plaudit End Table by Drexel Heritage Furniture. This end table has a glass top and a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Walnut
Sculptured Legs American Light Walnut 5 Drawers Bow Front High Boy Dresser MINT!
By Harvey Probber, Heritage-Henredon, Drexel, RWAY
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sculptured Legs American Light Walnut 5 Drawers Bow Front High Boy Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 46 in W 45 in D 21 in
White Wash Pickled Burl Wood Expandable Liquor Cabinet on Wheels Campaign Pulls
By Henredon, Milo Baughman, Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White Wash Pickled Burl Wood Expandable Liquor Cabinet Serving Cart on Wheels Campaign Pulls MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 45 in D 20 in
Beige to Off White Wash Finish Leather Top French Provincial Square Game Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beige to Off White Wash Finish Leather Top French Provincial Square Game Table MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29 in W 32 in D 32 in
Set of 6 MCM Cane Back Dining Chairs by Drexel
Located in Medina, OH
modern dining chairs; with these chairs, you will surely bring any dining room back to the mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Cerused Oak Triple Cylinder Base 52" Round Glass Top Dining Conference Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Drexel, Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern perused oak glass top dining table on clover leaf shape base. Measures: 3/4
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Oak
Fruitwood Regency Style Tambour Doors Compartment High Boy Gentleman Chest MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Kindel Furniture, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fruitwood Regency Style Tambour Doors Compartment High Boy Gentleman Chest MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 50 in W 40 in D 19 in
Baker Finished Back Walnut End Side Table Stand Carved Door Side Table MINT!
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Michael Taylor
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Finished Back Walnut End Side Table Stand Carved Door Side Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Tall Boy Five Drawer Dresser, Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration, USA, c. 1960s
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
” Eames, Stewart went on to design furniture of a mid-century modern aesthetic for Drexel Heritage out of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 45.25 in W 38 in D 20 in
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Drexel Heritage Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal drexel heritage mid century modern for your home. Each drexel heritage mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the drexel heritage mid century modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right drexel heritage mid century modern, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made drexel heritage mid century modern over the years, but those crafted by Drexel, Heritage Furniture and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Drexel Heritage Mid Century Modern?
A drexel heritage mid century modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,925, while the lowest priced sells for $900 and the highest can go for as much as $6,800.
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 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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