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Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock

Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller floor clock. Black lacquer with half round chrome trim. Wood

Category

20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Howard MIller Jefferson Tabletop Clock Brass
Mid Century Modern Howard MIller Jefferson Tabletop Clock Brass

Mid Century Modern Howard MIller Jefferson Tabletop Clock Brass

By Howard Miller

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern Howard MIller Jefferson tabletop clock. Finished in

Category

1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Howard Miller World Time Mid Century Modern Walnut Frame Wall Clock
Vintage Howard Miller World Time Mid Century Modern Walnut Frame Wall Clock

Vintage Howard Miller World Time Mid Century Modern Walnut Frame Wall Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Howard Miller World Time Mid Century Modern Walnut Frame Wall Clock in Working Condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case
Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case

Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case

By Howard Miller

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-Century Modern olivewood case Howard Miller floor clock. Chrome base. Runs. Chimes need to be

Category

20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Bambino Sofa by Howard Keith
Mid-Century Bambino Sofa by Howard Keith

Mid-Century Bambino Sofa by Howard Keith

By Howard Keith

Located in London, England

Mid-Century Bambino Sofa by Howard Keith, produced by HK Furniture. Solid beech frame, newly

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Modern Zebrawood and Chrome Wall Clock by Howard Miller
Mid Century Modern Zebrawood and Chrome Wall Clock by Howard Miller

Mid Century Modern Zebrawood and Chrome Wall Clock by Howard Miller

By Howard Miller

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage Pendulum Wall Clock manufactured by Howard Miller, circa 1970's. This stand out piece

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock
Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

An iconic and authentic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock with its

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Classic (OLD) Mid Century Modern "Ball" Clock / George Nelson / Howard Miller
Classic (OLD) Mid Century Modern "Ball" Clock / George Nelson / Howard Miller

Classic (OLD) Mid Century Modern "Ball" Clock / George Nelson / Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

later battery-operated versions and underscoring its mid-century authenticity.Keeps perfect time!! The

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barstools by Arthur Umanoff for Howard-Shaver
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barstools by Arthur Umanoff for Howard-Shaver

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barstools by Arthur Umanoff for Howard-Shaver

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barstools by Arthur Umanoff for Howard-Shaver, 1960s A

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Mid-Century 'Bambino' Armchairs by Howard Keith
A Pair of Mid-Century 'Bambino' Armchairs by Howard Keith

A Pair of Mid-Century 'Bambino' Armchairs by Howard Keith

By Howard Keith

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A pair of Mid-Century 'Bambino' armchairs designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture. Solid beech

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Mid Century Modern Nathan George Horwitt Brass Museum Clock for Howard Miller
Mid Century Modern Nathan George Horwitt Brass Museum Clock for Howard Miller

Mid Century Modern Nathan George Horwitt Brass Museum Clock for Howard Miller

By Nathan Horwitt, Howard Miller

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage Howard Miller museum clock originally designed by Nathan George Horwitt. This piece has a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Chaise Lounge Day Bed Solid Oak Howard MFG
Mid Century Chaise Lounge Day Bed Solid Oak Howard MFG

Mid Century Chaise Lounge Day Bed Solid Oak Howard MFG

By Howard Mfg. Co. Inc.

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Incredibly versatile indoor chaise lounge by Howard Furniture. This particular line by Howard is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff 30 Bottle Wine Rack for Shaver Howard
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff 30 Bottle Wine Rack for Shaver Howard

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff 30 Bottle Wine Rack for Shaver Howard

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff tall 30 bottle wine rack with two butcher block shelves for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Square Desk Clock for Howard Miller
Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Square Desk Clock for Howard Miller

Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Square Desk Clock for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Troy, MI

Arthur Umanoff model 645 alarm clock for Howard Miller circa late 1960s Rosewood case with aluminum

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Early George Nelson Howard Miller Table Desk Clock 1949/1950 Mid Century Modern
Early George Nelson Howard Miller Table Desk Clock 1949/1950 Mid Century Modern

Early George Nelson Howard Miller Table Desk Clock 1949/1950 Mid Century Modern

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

on beautiful wood cone base Remnants of original Howard Miller Clock Company Zeeland Michigan label

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Black Cast Iron Mid Century Modern Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Black Cast Iron Mid Century Modern Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard

Black Cast Iron Mid Century Modern Wine Rack by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage heavy cast iron wine rack designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard, circa 1950's. This

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Iron

Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller
Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller

Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Modern grandfather clock by Howard Miller, chrome and Lucite.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller
Mid Century Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller

Mid Century Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in San Jose, CA

pendulum. Includes the original clock hands and keeps time with a wind up key. Offered by Mid Century

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Howard Keith Bambino Chairs
Pair of Howard Keith Bambino Chairs

Pair of Howard Keith Bambino Chairs

By Howard Keith

Located in London, England

Pair of His and Hers Bambino armchairs by Howard Keith produced by HK Furniture. Solid beech frames

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Steel and Glass Table for Shaver Howard
Vintage Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Steel and Glass Table for Shaver Howard

Vintage Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Steel and Glass Table for Shaver Howard

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Pasadena, TX

This table is constructed of stainless steel, reminiscent of 1940s French garden furniture. A great table for your outdoors or backyard. Matching chairs. Pictured are also available...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith
Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith

Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith

By Howard Keith

Located in London, GB

A rare and extremely well made vintage Diplomat sofa by Howard Keith. This conic and award winning

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Wing Armchair by Howard Keith
Vintage Wing Armchair by Howard Keith

Vintage Wing Armchair by Howard Keith

By Howard Keith

Located in London, GB

A very stylish and extremely comfortable vintage wing armchair by Howard Keith. This was made in

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1960s Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Howard Keith
1960s Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Howard Keith

1960s Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Howard Keith

By Howard Keith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stylish and extremely well made lounge chair and ottoman by Howard Keith (HK Furniture). 

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart Drink Trolley, England, C.1970
Mid Century Modern Bar Cart Drink Trolley, England, C.1970

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart Drink Trolley, England, C.1970

By Howard Miller

Located in London, GB

Mid Century Modern Bar Cart Drink Trolley, England, C.1970 Smoked glass, chromed metal and

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

Howard Miller George Nelson Grandfather Clock Model 677
Howard Miller George Nelson Grandfather Clock Model 677

Howard Miller George Nelson Grandfather Clock Model 677

By Howard Miller

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Germany, and it has a wonderful chime sound on the hours, manufactured by the Howard Miller clock company.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Sculpted Shaver Howard Midcentury Stools
Pair of Sculpted Shaver Howard Midcentury Stools

Pair of Sculpted Shaver Howard Midcentury Stools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two vintage-modern stools featuring sculpted iron bases and leather upholstered seats. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson
Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson

Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson

By Howard Miller

Located in Riverdale, NY

with matching black hour and minute hands punctuated by a red second hand. Original Vintage Mid Century

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Rosewood & Chrome Nesting Coffee Table Set by Howard Miller for MDA
Mid-Century Rosewood & Chrome Nesting Coffee Table Set by Howard Miller for MDA

Mid-Century Rosewood & Chrome Nesting Coffee Table Set by Howard Miller for MDA

By Mda Miller Design Associates, Howard Miller

Located in Seaford, GB

Mid-Century Rosewood & Chrome Nesting Coffee Table Set by Howard Miller for MDA Mid-Century

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Birte Vedel Howard, 1960s
Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Birte Vedel Howard, 1960s

Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Birte Vedel Howard, 1960s

By Birte Howard

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Birte Vedel Howard, 1960s, in Very Good

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

1950's Vintage Cocktail Chair by Howard Keith
1950's Vintage Cocktail Chair by Howard Keith

1950's Vintage Cocktail Chair by Howard Keith

By Howard Keith

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and elegant vintage cocktail chair, this was made by Howard Keith, it dates from the

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England, 1950s

Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England, 1950s

By Howard Keith

Located in Utrecht, NL

This Howard Keith “Bambino” armchair is a piece of history of a company, HK Furniture, and mid

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Howard Arkley, 'Nick Cave' Original Exhibition Poster, NGV Australia, 2007
Howard Arkley, 'Nick Cave' Original Exhibition Poster, NGV Australia, 2007

Howard Arkley, 'Nick Cave' Original Exhibition Poster, NGV Australia, 2007

By Howard Arkley

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Howard Arkley (5 May 1951 – 22 July 1999 was a prominent Australian artist who painted in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Gorgeous Milo Baughman Style Olivewood and Chrome Howard Miller Tall Clock
Gorgeous Milo Baughman Style Olivewood and Chrome Howard Miller Tall Clock

Gorgeous Milo Baughman Style Olivewood and Chrome Howard Miller Tall Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wow is what you will say when you see this gorgeous mid-century modern tall clock by Howard Miller

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Thomas Weir Howard Loughton Studio Pottery Mug, 1958
Thomas Weir Howard Loughton Studio Pottery Mug, 1958

Thomas Weir Howard Loughton Studio Pottery Mug, 1958

By Thomas Weir Howard

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish Studio Pottery mug made at Loughton Pottery by Thomas Weir Howard. The shaped stoneware

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Thomas Weir Howard Loughton Studio Pottery Bottle, 1958
Thomas Weir Howard Loughton Studio Pottery Bottle, 1958

Thomas Weir Howard Loughton Studio Pottery Bottle, 1958

By Thomas Weir Howard

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish Studio Pottery bottle made at Loughton Pottery by Thomas Weir Howard. The stoneware

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

1965 "Memory of Venice" Howard Baer Abstract Collage Oil Painting, Framed
1965 "Memory of Venice" Howard Baer Abstract Collage Oil Painting, Framed

1965 "Memory of Venice" Howard Baer Abstract Collage Oil Painting, Framed

By Howard Baer

Located in Morristown, NJ

Howard Baer (American, 1907-1986), oil and collage on canvas, "Memory of Venice" 1965, signed and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Cane Tri-Leg Chair
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Cane Tri-Leg Chair

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Cane Tri-Leg Chair

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition Original Vintage Condition

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Brushed Metal & Rattan Accent Chai
Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Brushed Metal & Rattan Accent Chai

Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Brushed Metal & Rattan Accent Chai

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A set of 4 Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard accent chairs. This wonderful set of mid century modern

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Howard Howie Post Cartoon Drawing Plate Art of Sigmund Freud, Anthro DC Comics
Howard Howie Post Cartoon Drawing Plate Art of Sigmund Freud, Anthro DC Comics

Howard Howie Post Cartoon Drawing Plate Art of Sigmund Freud, Anthro DC Comics

By Howard Post

Located in Hyattsville, MD

..." "January 21, 1962" Howard "Howie" Post (1926-2010) American animator, cartoonist, and comic strip and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock #4766
George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock #4766

George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock #4766

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice vintage mid century modern George Nelson for Howard Miller 4766 Clock in working condition

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Spiral Staircase Plant Stand
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Spiral Staircase Plant Stand

Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Spiral Staircase Plant Stand

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Lutz, FL

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard spiral staircase plant/decor stand. Wrought Iron with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ladders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Howard Miller Floor or Tall Table Clock Attributed to George Nelson
Vintage Howard Miller Floor or Tall Table Clock Attributed to George Nelson

Vintage Howard Miller Floor or Tall Table Clock Attributed to George Nelson

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Scarce Vintage Howard Miller Floor or Tall Table Clock attributed to George Nelson. Model 609

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock
George Nelson for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock

George Nelson for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Astoria, NY

George Nelson for Howard Miller Brass and Lucite Wall Clock, hanging pendulum, label to transparent

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!

Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Lucite, Walnut

George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller
George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller

George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Arthur Umanoff "Granada Group" Bench by Shaver Howard
Arthur Umanoff "Granada Group" Bench by Shaver Howard

Arthur Umanoff "Granada Group" Bench by Shaver Howard

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Highland, IN

Part of Umanoff's "Granada Group" for Shaver Howard, this rare "Princess Bench" features the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Arthur Umanoff  “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller
Vintage Arthur Umanoff  “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller

Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage pendulum wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller. The “Meridian” clock

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Wicker Rocker by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard
Vintage Wicker Rocker by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard

Vintage Wicker Rocker by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

seen in Sean Connery's hit James Bond film "Dr. No", this chair has quintessential mid-century modern

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Vintage George Nelson Model-2202 Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller
Vintage George Nelson Model-2202 Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller

Vintage George Nelson Model-2202 Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage George Nelson Model 2202 sunburst clock for Howard Miller is an iconic example of mid

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson & Associates Kite Table Lamp Howard Miller
George Nelson & Associates Kite Table Lamp Howard Miller

George Nelson & Associates Kite Table Lamp Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Miami, FL

George Nelson & Associates Kite table lamp made by Howard Miller. The shade was recently replaced

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Arthur Umanoff Swing Timer Modernist Black and White Clock Howard Miller 1970s
Arthur Umanoff Swing Timer Modernist Black and White Clock Howard Miller 1970s

Arthur Umanoff Swing Timer Modernist Black and White Clock Howard Miller 1970s

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Troy, MI

Mid Century modern "Swing Timer" wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller USA circa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

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Howard Midcentury Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the howard midcentury modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each howard midcentury modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. There are many kinds of the howard midcentury modern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A howard midcentury modern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made howard midcentury modern over the years, but those crafted by Howard Miller, George Nelson and Arthur Umanoff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Howard Midcentury Modern?

The average selling price for a howard midcentury modern at 1stDibs is $1,439, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $22,600 for the highest priced.

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

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.

Questions About Howard Midcentury Modern
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.