Mid-Century Homecrest Wrought Iron Patio Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-century Homecrest wrought iron Patio chair.
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Homecrest Wrought Iron Patio Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-century Homecrest wrought iron Patio chair.
Wrought Iron
$550
H 32.5 in W 27.13 in D 25.5 in
Homecrest Iron Patio Swivel Rocking Chair Black Mid-Century Modern
By Russell Woodard, Homecrest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern patio swivel rocking chair, in Iron painted black by
Iron
$1,160Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 32 in W 28 in D 22 in
Set of Four Homecrest Swivel Rocker Outdoor Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Set of Four mid century Lounge chairs by Homecrest Lots of style and very comfortable
Metal, Wrought Iron
$2,996Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 28 in Dm 30 in
MCM Homecrest Outdoor Coral Adjustable Dining or Low Table & 4 Springer Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Homecrest outdoor coral painted height adjustable dining, coffee, or end table
Metal
$1,750 / set
H 30 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair Homecrest "Casino", Tempestini Style, Black Mesh Clam Shell Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Homecrest "Casino" Line Black Clamshell Lounge Chairs, 1960's. Maurizio Tempestini "Orange
Iron, Wrought Iron
Garden Patio Poolside Cantilevered Arm Chair Att. to Woodard
By Homecrest, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural cantilevered dining height arm chair, having a squared stock metal frame, and a
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 43 in W 27 in D 29 in
Homecrest Mid Century Modern Patio Set, 2 armchairs+adjusting height round table
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage mid century patio set by Homecrest. 3 piece set, wired armchairs that swivel and rocks and
Metal, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 26.65 in Dm 42.25 in
Homecrest White Wrought Iron MCM Outdoor Patio Dinette Set Table and 4 Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Homecrest patio dinette set. This is a lovely little mid century modern outdoor dinette set. This
Metal
Homecrest Modern Swivel Chairs and Ottomans
By Homecrest
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chairs with matching ottomans by Homecrest. In vintage
Iron
Mid Century Springer B25 Rocking Chair by Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century springer B25 rocking chair by Homecrest. This chair consists of a wire iron frame with
Metal, Iron
Sold
H 32 in W 28 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Green Cast Iron Homecrest Wire Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern green cast iron Homecrest wire lounge chairs, a pair.
Metal
Sold
H 43 in W 28 in D 25 in
Pair of Modernist Iron Tilt Swivel Lounge Garden Chairs and Ottomans, Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern iron tilt swivel lounge garden chairs and ottomans manufactured by
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 41.5 in W 31 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Patio Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a midcentury welded steel outdoor/patio lounge chair & ottoman made by
Steel
Sold
H 28 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Bottemiller Kingston Patio Swivel Rocker Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a midcentury welded steel outdoor/patio 'Kingston' (model 72) swivel rocker
Steel
Mid-Century Wire Patio Chairs- set Four
By Homecrest
Located in Trenton, NJ
Channeling the spirit of 1950s design, this quartet of wire lounge chairs showcases the organic
Metal, Wire
Mid-Century Modern “Homecrest” Outdoor Patio Chair
By John Salterini
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern outdoor patio chair by Homecrest. Black iron attributed to John Salterini for
Iron
Homecrest Mid-Century Wire Barrel Chair and Side Table Set
By Homecrest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
the same type of chairs. Made by Homecrest in the 1960s, it has a comfortably deep barrel back and
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Cast Iron Homecrest Wire Lounge Chairs, Table Set
By Homecrest
Located in Buffalo, NY
Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern iron swivel/rocker patio lounge chairs (model 36
Iron
Sold
H 41 in W 29 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Green Cast Iron Homecrest Wire Lounge Chairs & Ottomans 4 Pcs
By Homecrest
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern green cast iron Homecrest wire lounge chairs & ottomans, 4 pieces.
Metal
Sold
H 42 in W 28 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Siesta Swivel Rocker Patio Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Riviera Siesta swivel rocker lounge chairs (Model 90) What
Metal
Modernist Wrought Iron Clam Shell Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of sculptural mid 20th century wrought iron clam shell Casino chairs by Homecrest in nicely
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 30 in W 29 in D 26 in
2 Vintage Homecrest patio chairs plus adjustable height 30" telescoping table
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
3 piece set. 2 Homecrest chairs and telescoping coffee table. These chairs were made by Homecrest
Metal, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 30 in W 29 in D 26 in
2 Vintage Homecrest patio chairs plus adjustable height 30" telescoping table
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
diameter with plastic top These chairs were made by Homecrest, and are made in 1960's. Made of iron, so
Iron
1950s Homecrest Wrought Iron Mesh Rocking Patio Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Ferndale, MI
any outdoor space. This Homecrest rocking chair has been recently powder coated in matte black, and
Wrought Iron
Rare Pair Homecrest Rocking Lounge Chairs & Ottoman w/ Original Cushions
By Homecrest
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
cushions, never mind cushions in amazing condition! These lovely wire-mesh chairs were manufactured by
Metal
Sold
H 30 in W 29 in D 26 in
2 Vintage Homecrest patio chairs plus adjustable height 30" telescoping table
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
3 piece set. 2 Homecrest chairs and telescoping coffee table. These chairs were made by Homecrest
Iron
$746Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
Pr MCM Coral Painted Outdoor Nesting Side Tables Metal Wire & Expanded Metal Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid-Century Modern) coral painted metal wire famed with expanded metal mesh top outdoor nesting tables, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in...
Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,995 / set
H 40.5 in W 19 in D 18.25 in
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Granada Dining Table with Four Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5-piece dining set which includes 4 high back chairs and a round glass top table that is 29.5 height and 36 in diameter Set is designed by Arthur Umanoff from the early 1960...
Iron
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$694 / item
H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in
Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...
Glass, Rattan
$6,236 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair Wear consistent with age and use Outdoor Furniture - Patricia Urquiola Style Measures : 60cmx96cm H:118cm SH:51cm
Metal
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
Accademia Tavolo Picoli by Cini Boeri for Artemide 1978
By Artemide, Cini Boeri
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Accademia lamp, designed by Cini Boeri in 1978, is a small-scale version of the popular table lamp created for Artemide. This lamp is an impressive example of Boeri's minimalist ...
Iron
$1,400 / set
H 17 in W 58 in D 16 in
Pair of Salterini Curved Wrought Iron and Mesh Patio or Outdoor Garden Benches
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of curved garden ,patio or pool benches by Salterini. Lovely wrought iron benches with metal mesh tops and rounded legs .Circa 1960s. All disc feet attached and in place . Both...
Wrought Iron
$600 / set
H 36.5 in W 26.5 in D 26 in
Pr. Vintage Garden Wrought Iron Spring Chairs by Meadowcraft c. 1950/70’s
By Meadowcraft, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pr. of vintage garden, patio, poolside spring chairs by Meadowcraft, as part of the Briarwood series, circa 1950/70’s. The chairs feature wrought iron frames with decorative floral ...
Wrought Iron
Teal Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Horizontal brass chandelier covered with layers of grooved teal Murano glass panels.
Brass
$10,660 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with sculptural presence and rich material contrast. Upholstered in black leather, the ...
Brass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
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.