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Four Chairs Attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, 1940s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Four chairs attributed to Studio BBPR
The structure is identical to the later versions of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Chair Spazio series-BBPR-Italy-Mid 20th Century
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Chairs Spazio series
Italy, 1962 ca.
By Studio B.B.P.R. ‐ Lodovico B. di Belgiojoso, Enrico
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Studio BBPR Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Brass, Canvas, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak, canvas and brass lounge chairs attributed to Studio BBPR, Italy, c. 1950s.
Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Studio BBPR Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Wood, White Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white fabric lounge chairs; design and production attributed to Studio BBPR
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38.5 in W 27.25 in D 31 in
Early Elettra Chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Berlin, DE
chair is a modernist chair designed by BBPR for the Italian furniture manufacturer Arflex. The chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
BBPR Lounge Chair in Burgundy Leatherette
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
BBPR, armchair, skai leather and oak, Italy, 1950s.
This sculptural lounge chair is clearly a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
BBPR, rare set of 3 Italian Mid-century Modern Wooden and Velour Chairs, 1948
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 3 Italian Mid-century Modern Wooden and Green Velour Chairs, 1948
Coveted set of 3 chairs in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Bbpr Chairs Set of Six in Velvet Green and Red
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
green velvet. Designed by BBPR studio in the 1950s, of fine Italian manufacture.
The chairs are made
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
"Urania" White Frame and Green Velvet Chair by BBPR for Arflex. Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
"Urania" chair by BBPR for Arflex.
Iconic 50s chair featuring white metal frame and velvet seat and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Bbpr Set of 12 Wooden Mid-Century Chairs in Bouclé
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
the 1950s, fine Italian manufacture.
The chairs have a very simple wooden structure with rigid lines
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Italian 1950's Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Studio BBPR
By Studio BBPR
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of Italian 1950s low lounge chairs in the manner of Studio bbpr.
Constructed on a
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Unique Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Studio BBPR, circa 1950
By Studio BBPR
Located in New York City, NY
Distinctive, sculptural lounge chairs designed by famed architectural studio B.B.P.R.
B.B.P.R. was
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Set of Six Chairs Attributed to BBPR Studio Style Mid-Century Modern Wood Steel
By Studio BBPR
Located in Lucca, IT
Set of six chairs Mid-Century Modern attributed to BBPR Studio. This studio was an architectural
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in
Pair of 'Elettra' Lounge Chairs by BBPR, Arflex, Italy 1953, Compasso D'Oro 1954
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Stunning and rare pair of original period 'Elettra' lounge chairs by the famous ground breaking
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in
1950s Studio BBPR Chairs for Arflex with Black Iron Frame and White Skai
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Rome, IT
to mid-century Italian design.
With their sturdy black-painted iron frames, these chairs exude a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Office chair by Bbpr for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office chair by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1950s Studio BBPR Design Chairs for Arflex with Iron Frame
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Rome, IT
Presenting iconic vintage chair designed by the renowned studio BBPR for Arflex, originating from
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of 'Elettra' Lounge Chairs by BBPR, Arflex, Italy 1953, Compasso D'Oro 1954
By Studio BBPR
Located in Rovereta, SM
Rare pair of original period 'Elettra' lounge chairs by the famous ground breaking architect studio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Black Elettra Lounge Chairs by Arflex
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 'Elettra' chairs originally designed by B.B.P.R. in 1954, Italy. This pair of lounge chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neptunia Armchairs by B.B.P.R.
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
. Rogers. Italy, 1956 approx. Manufactured by Arflex. Examples proivded with certificate of authenticity
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
BBPR Pair of Lounge Chairs in Burgundy Upholstery and Oak
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
BBPR, pair of armchairs, leatherette, oak, Italy, 1950s
This sculptural pair of lounge chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Italian Design Coat Hanger Studio BBPR for Kartell
By Studio BBPR, Kartell
Located in bari, IT
A Space Age design with the coat hanger by Studio BBPR.
Graduates of the Milan Polytechnic, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Bbpr for Olivetti, Spazio Table, Desk, 1950s/60s
By Studio BBPR
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
"Spazio" series was designed by Studio BBPR for Olivetti: in 1954, the Italian office equipment
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Studio BBPR Versatile ‘Spazio’ Table
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' table, steel, felt, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Cabinet
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' side table cabinet, metal, plastic, fabric, Italy, design 1959
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Shelving System in Metal
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Multifunctional Table
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' table, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, 1960s.
In 1954
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Shelving System in Metal 7M
By Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' shelving system, lacquered steel, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 78.35 in W 275.6 in D 13.78 in
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of Folding Chairs Celestina 70s, 80s by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Padova, IT
2 Celestina chairs by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1978, 1990s. Famous leather folding chairs with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Large Dining Tables in Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' dining tables, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Side Table or Small Cabinet
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' side table or cabinet, coated steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Rare Desk Set by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare desk set by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, including a desk, a storage unit, an office chair, a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Original Lamp
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' corner/writing desk, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Sideboard in Yellow Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, glass, vinyl, Italy, design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Sideboard in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, glass, vinyl, Italy, design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs with Brass Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, pink to red faux leather, metal, brass, Italy, 1950s
This set of eight
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Studio BBPR for Olivetti ‘Spazio’ Sideboard in Green Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' sideboard, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 78.35 in D 19.69 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers in Grey Coated Steel
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 63 in D 31.89 in
Vico Magistretti, a Pair of Chairs, Model 122, Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of dark brown walnut stackable dining chairs. Each with a bent plywood back, the seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili Cantù Armchair in Cherry
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, fabric, Italy, 1955
Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is mostly known for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Taichiro Nakay Pair of Reupholstered Blue Armchairs in Cherry
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, cherry, reupholstered in Evolution 21 - Toscane Blue - 12, Italy, 1955
Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Caccia Dominioni Pier Luigi Italian Mid Century Wall Light in Brass 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in bari, IT
, Cesare Cattaneo, Giannino Bernasconi - the future BBPR - and had Luigi Moretti and Piero Portaluppi as
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti Black CS49 Samarcanda Black Chest of Drawers by Poggi 1970s
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Polytechnic in Milan.
After 8 September 1943, to avoid being deported to Germany, he left Italy during his
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 21.26 in
Olaf von Bohr Lamp, Medusa, Édition 1968, Midcentury
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Paris, FR
Sergio Asti, Franco Albini and BBPR. His peg presented at Kartell in 1975 was chosen as the permanent
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Altamira: Italian Furniture Glassware Lamps Accessories
By Altamira, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Catalog showcasing high-end Italian furnishings and accessories, published circa 1956 by the fabled
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Pair Of Italian Lounge Chairs"Movimenti" attributed BBPR
By Studio BBPR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Of Lounge Arm-Chairs Attributed to the BBPR Studio.
The Back reclines.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
Mid-Century Modern Four Green Chairs Attribuited to Bbpr Studio, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milano, IT
Attribuited to Studio BBPR, this original seat is composed by two chair and two armchairs with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 35.83 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Burkhard Voghterr ‘Armilla’ Lounge Fauteuil & Ottoman for Arflex
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Arflex
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Italian furniture manufacturing company Arflex was originally founded in Milan 1947 by a team of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Studio BBPR Set of Two Italian Chairs Urania Model
By Studio BBPR
Located in bari, IT
A superb pair of chairs from Italian midcentury manufactured by mythical design Studio BBPR in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Studio BBPR for Arflex "Elettra" Chairs, Italy, 1953
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Naples, IT
Group of four Elettra chairs by Studio BBPR for Arflex, 1953.
Iconic Italian chair by Arflex
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Elettra" Chairs by BBPR
By Studio BBPR
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of "Elettra" by BBPR for Arflex restored in a luxuriously soft custom embossed leather by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
BBPR in the style Italian midcentury set of two chairs from the sixties
By Studio BBPR
Located in bari, IT
set of two chairs with black lacquered iron structure and leather seats in the BBPR Studio style
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 28.35 in W 21.26 in D 19.3 in
Italian mid-century Elettra Chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex, 1953
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Elettra Chair by Studio BBPR for Arflex, 1953
Italian iconic chair by Arflex
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early pair of Elettra Chairs by Studio BBPR for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Studio BBPR, Arflex
Located in Berlin, DE
a modernist chair designed by Italian architect and designer BBPR for the Italian furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of "Elettra" chairs by BBPR for Arflex
By Studio BBPR
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of "Elettra" chairs designed by BBPR, manufactured by Arflex in 1953. Original vinyl
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Slipper Chairs
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Italian Chair Bbpr For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Italian chair bbpr for your home. An Italian chair bbpr — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Italian chair bbpr — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An Italian chair bbpr is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Italian chair bbpr has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Studio BBPR, Arflex and Olivetti are consistently popular.
How Much is an Italian Chair Bbpr?
An Italian chair bbpr can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,218, while the lowest priced sells for $246 and the highest can go for as much as $32,000.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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