Herman Miller Mcm
2
to
8
109
103
63
35
30
9
8
5
2
1
68
33
30
4
3
Sort By
Eames Herman Miller MCM Aluminum Group Tables Contract Base Black & White
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Vintage Eames Herman Miller MCM Aluminum Group 4 Prong Contract Base White Laminate Top Table
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands – Pair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge Nightstands – Pair
Each nightstand
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
H 23.5 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Yellow Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Brown Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Brown Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Fiberglass Wheeled Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid-century fiberglass wheeled shell chair.
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Fiberglass Wheeled Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid century fiberglass wheeled shell chair
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Extra Long Contract Bench with Planter Box
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Extra Long Contract Bench with Planter Box
This bench
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
H 16.75 in W 101 in D 20.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Modular 2 Drawer Bar Cabinet and Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modular 2 Drawer Bar Cabinet and Bench
The cabinet
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Walnut and Leather Twin Headboards
By George Nelson
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Iconic George Nelson for Herman Miller twin walnut headboards with full grain beige leather inset
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Walnut
MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather perch stool or chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Vintage MCM George Nelson for Herman Miller Custom Designed Sideboard Credenza
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern George Nelson for Herman Miller custom designed sideboard credenza. A stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
H 28 in W 69.5 in D 19 in
Early MCM Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Grey Fabric Swivel Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An early mid century modern Eames for Herman Miller aluminum group swivel chair. A super iconic
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage MCM George Nelson 5476 Lounge Chair for Herman Miller Fuchsia Fabric
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Herman Miller. Comprised of a walnut frame and fuchsia fabric. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 31 in W 27.25 in D 32 in
MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Peter Protzman for Herman Miller. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 27 in
Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair - Set of 12
By Herman Miller
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible set of 12 vintage MCM swivel chairs. Made by the iconic Herman Miller and tagged on
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Terra Cotta Leather Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
classic and contemporary with innovative comfort features.
One of Herman Miller most popular chairs was
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Eames for Herman Miller Segmented Taupe Base Table Rectangular Top
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Eames for Herman Miller segmented base table with taupe base and table edge, rectangular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith MCM 1st Edition Rope Edge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Zenith Mid Century 1st Edition Rope Edge Chair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith MCM 1st Edition Elephant Rope Chair Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Zenith Mid Century 1st Edition Elephant Gray Rope Edge
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 23 in
MCM Eames Herman Miller Natural Oak 60" Round Top Tables Black Universal Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller 60” round tables comprised of light
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
MCM Eames Herman Miller Natural Oak Round Universal Base Table w/ Gromet Hole
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller 60” round tables comprised of light
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chairs Set 3
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. mid-century modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Midcentury George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Dresser Credenza
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Baltimore, MD
Iconic and classic Mid-Century Modern dresser designed by George Nelson for the Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Three Seat Tandem Chairs Peter Protzman Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern three seat tandem bench armchair designed by Peter Protzman for Herman
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Classic Walnut Dresser Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
unusual to find these oversized pulls).
Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Mounted on sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Pair Walnut Two Door Cabinet George Nelson Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably Iconic rare pair of double door cabinets designed by George Nelson for the Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Eames Herman Miller Oval Conference Dining Table Universal Segmented Cherry
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Eames for Herman Miller racetrack oval conference or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 28.5 in W 72.25 in D 42 in
Eames Herman Miller Oval Conference Dining Table Universal Segmented Laminate #2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Eames for Herman Miller racetrack oval conference or
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 28.75 in W 60 in D 36 in
Eames for Herman Miller Circular Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Herman Miller Aluminum Group Circular Dining Table with a four-star base. Here are the details
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Marshmallow Sofa After Irving Harper for HermanMiller
By Herman Miller, Irving Harper
Located in west palm beach, FL
manner of Irving Harper for Herman Miller. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 104 in D 33 in
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
& recline bases with walnut edges & chrome trim. Much like the style of Eames after his famous Herman Miller
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
pioneer designers in a field that included iconic names such as D.J. DePree of Herman Miller, Hans Knoll
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 26 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
1970’s MCM Globe Table Lamp by Lawrence Peabody Many Moods Collection for Sears
By Sears, Roebuck & Company, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Topeka, KS
Herman Miller, Selig, and Craft & Associates. Lawrence Peabody passed away in 2002.
This is an
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Milk Glass
MCM Weltron 2001 8-Track Tape Player (200 tapes avail) ( lk eames )
Located in Madison, WI
, RCA, Zenith, Graetz, Nordemende, Kuba, Paul McCobb, Herman Miller, George Tanier, Capehart, Sylvania
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Acrylic
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Herman Miller Mcm", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Herman Miller Mcm For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the herman miller mcm you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each herman miller mcm for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and aluminum. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect herman miller mcm — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each herman miller mcm bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson each produced at least one beautiful herman miller mcm that is worth considering.
How Much is a Herman Miller Mcm?
Prices for a herman miller mcm can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,495.
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
Welcome Back to Designer Russel Wright’s Mid-Century Hudson Valley Home
The industrial designer was known for his sleek, modern dinnerware, but his 1961 house and the landscape around it may be his most astonishing creation.
Cara Greenberg Wrote the Book on Mid-Century Modern Furniture. Here Are Her Auction Finds
The author and design expert was among the first to define the style and coined its alliterative name. She shares her favorite pieces on 1stDibs Auctions — including some steals.
Jochum Rodgers Has Long Brought the Best of 20th-Century Design to Berlin and Beyond
Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.
A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture
The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.
More Ways To Browse
Harvey Probber Chaise Lounge
Bertoia Chaise
Dtm Table
Eames Dtm Table
George Nelson Chaise Lounge
Eames Dtm
Eames Hang It All
George Nelson Steelframe Table
North American Foam Loveseats
Selig Eames Lounge Chair
Eames Hang It All Used
George Nelson Steel Frame Bench
John Mont
Herman Miller Steel Frame Bench
Vintage Zenith Watches
Mcm Landscape
20th Century Formica Benches
Adrian Pearsall Style Rocking