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Two-Seater Sofa, Europe, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Two-seater sofa is a design furniture item realized by Artist of the mid-20th century.
A vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Straw, Teak
Ib Kofod Larsen, Sofa in Teak with Seat and Back in Upholstered Fabric
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Milano, IT
Ib Kofod Larsen
Sofa in teak with seat and back in upholstered fabric.
The sofa is part of a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid Century Framar Therapy Day Bed Mod. 60s Yoga
By Framar
Located in bari, IT
Therapy day bed, yoga model with corner composed of black lacquered teak wood table and armchair
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Finn Juhl Attributed Grey Wool Felt Two Seat Sofa, Italy, 1950
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Madrid, ES
Two-seat sofa attributed after Finn Juhl made in Italy in the '50s.
Made of solid wood structure
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Finn Juhl Attributed Grey Wool Felt Pair of Two Seat Sofas, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of two seat sofas styled after Finn Juhl made in Italy in the 50's.
Made of solid wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 36.62 in
Gianni Songia Sofa for Sormani Late 60's
By Luigi Sormani, Gianni Songia
Located in bari, IT
Three-seater sofa model GS 195 by Gianni songia for Sormani 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Midcentury Sofa from 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Scandinavian design teak sofa from the 1960s.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather and Light Blue Upholstery
By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, Paolo Arnaboldi, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili manufactured by Paolo Arnaboldi, sofa, teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 79.53 in D 31.89 in
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the spirit
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the spirit
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa, by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Three-Seat Sofa 'SQUARE' by Marco Zanuso, Arflex, 1961
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Sofa from the RSQUARE series, designed by Marco Zanuso. Italy, Arflex 1961.
Newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa, Metal by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa, Water-Repellent Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the spirit
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 144.1 in D 97.25 in
Rodolfo Dordoni 'Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa for Cassina in white, purple or blue
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Berlin, DE
Cassina in Italy. Inspired by the spirit of 1950s seaside resorts, Sail Out is an outdoor modular sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 144.1 in D 144.1 in
Pierre Jeanneret Capitol Complex Sofa Settee in Purple for Cassina, Italy - New
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen materials. Capitol Complex Sofa is the settee designed by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 29.93 in
Set of Four Italian Modular Wood and Stone Coffee Side Sofa Tables, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful modular coffee tables with travertine top on teak base,
Italy, 1960s.
Price for set
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 16.54 in W 29.73 in D 16.93 in
Philippe Starck 'Fenc-e-nature' Outdoor Sofa, Steel, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Philippe Starck in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Defined by Philippe
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 38.98 in W 103.94 in D 38.59 in
Philippe Starck 'Fenc-e-Nature' Outdoor Sofa, Steel, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Philippe Starck in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Defined by Philippe
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 38.98 in W 103.94 in D 38.59 in
Philippe Starck 'Fenc-e-nature' Outdoor Sofa, Steel, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Philippe Starck in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Defined by Philippe
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 38.98 in W 103.94 in D 38.59 in
Set of 3 Seater Sofa and Two Armchairs, 1950 Italy, Arflex
By Arflex
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Sofaset consisting of a 3 seater sofa and two armchairs. The visible side parts are made of teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
Outdoor Roda Eden Sofa Module Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni
By RODA, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Boston, MA
Eden is a large, comfortable outdoor sofa, suitable for moments of total relaxation, generous in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garde...
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Armchairs and Couch, Manufactured by Anonima Castelli Bologna, 1950s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of armchairs and a sofa was made by Anonima Castelli in Italy in the 1960s. The set
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 31.11 in W 31.11 in D 30.32 in
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Black Wood and Leather Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina in Italy.
Capitol Complex Sofa is the small sofa designed by Pierre
Jeanneret with an iconic wood
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Oak and Purple Uphosltery Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina in Italy.
Capitol Complex Sofa is the small sofa designed by Pierre
Jeanneret with an iconic wood
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 29.93 in
H.W Klein for Komfort. A Mid-century Modern 1970s Danish Living Room Set.
By Komfort
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1960s and 1970’s . They are best known for their teak and rosewood framed sofas and chairs , of which
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rosewood
H 19.69 in W 74.02 in D 28.35 in
Brutalist Terrazzo Coffee Table in Style of Erling Viksjø, 1970s
By Erling Viksjø
Located in DE MEERN, NL
-Century Seating: Pair the coffee table with mid-century modern seating, such as low-profile sofas or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
MIM Romei bookcase by Ico Parisi 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
three modules.
MIM, Mobili Italiani Moderni, is an Italian furniture company that made a strong
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ico Parisi bookcase for MIM Rome 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
three modules.
MIM, Mobili Italiani Moderni, is an Italian furniture company that made a strong
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
RESTORED DANiSH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 HARDWOOD LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR
By Arne Vodder
Located in GB
exact price.
This chair belongs in a museum, it is simply put a work of art. The frame is period mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.34 in W 30.32 in D 30.52 in
Two-Seat Sofa in Green Leather, Italy, 1958
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Beautiful 2-seat sofa in green leather and wood frame (teak). The pillows are partly filled with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s Sculptured Sofa, Denmark
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
This rare and highly elegant sofa features stunning comfort and impeccable style. This unique piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Marco Zanuso Set of Two Square Sofa and Two Armchairs for Arfnex, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milan, IT
Two sofa model square
Metal frame, fabric covering, turned teak feet and lacquered iron.
Prod
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 35.44 in W 77.17 in D 28.35 in
Living Room Set in Green Leather Sofa and Lounge Chairs Italy 1958 Teak
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Beautiful living room set in green leather, Italy 1958.
2-seat sofa and two lounge chairs in green
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.12 in W 53.94 in D 27.96 in
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Green Leather, 1958
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
filled with down. The set was bought together with the matching 2-seat sofa in 1958. Origin Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak, Down
Bespoke Daybed, Reclaimed Hardwood in Brass Golden Sand Finish by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
You may have noticed we quite drastically lowered our listed prices for our sofa’s and daybeds.
We
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
H 22.05 in W 75.79 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Black Leather& Teak Wood Sofa, Italy
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid century modern and minimalistic style two seater sofa made in 1990 period, Italy.
This sofa
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa or Bench by De Ster Gelderland, 1960s
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Modern organic teak sofa or bench by De Ster Gelderland, 1960s.
Re-upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Sofa, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Asymmetric three-seat sofa newly upholstered in gray fabric, raised on a stained walnut base with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Marco Zanuso Baronet two-seat sofa in teak and black leather Arflex Italy 1964
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning shaped lounge sofa model Baronet designed Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 30.32 in
Marco Zanuso Square Sofa Arflex Italy 1962
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning “Square sofa” by architect and designer Marco Zanuso and made in Italy by Arflex in 1962
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Russell Woodard Teak Paddle Arm Patio Modular Sofa
By Russell Woodard
Located in Southampton, NJ
A 3 piece patio modular sofa having teak paddle arms and newly powder coated steel frame designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Hans Olsen Three Seat Sofa in Italian Mohair
By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist three seat sofa by Danish designer Hans Olsen for CS Møbler, circa 1960. The sculpted
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Teak
Italian Curved Sofa by Gigi Radice or Ico Parisi, New Upholstery, Italy, 1950's
By Ico Parisi
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large new upholstered Italian sofa by Ico Parisi or Gigi Radice.
It has eight turned solid teakwood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 36.23 in W 100.79 in D 43.31 in
Danish Three-Seat Leather and Teak Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Soren Willadsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
supple Italian leather and new foam has been installed. The teak base and legs have been cleaned, oiled
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29 in W 82 in D 30 in
Tavolino da salotto danese in teak, anni '50 - design table - mid century
Located in Milano, MI
Tavolino da salotto danese in teak, anni '50 - design table - mid century - anni 50
Tavolino da
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofa Tables
Materials
Teak
H 16.93 in W 44.1 in D 21.26 in
Ilmari Tapiovaara Sofa and Chair for Paolo Arnaboldi, Italy, 1957
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara sofa and chair for Paolo Arnaboldi, Italy, 1957
This three-seat sofa and chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Bench Ca.1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
High quality bench in teak wood with a small table on the right and set of two drawers on the left
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Formica, Teak
Set of Three Armchairs Ico Parisi for Cassina Teak Vintage, Italy, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
A set of three armchairs, teak wood, foam padding, fabric upholstery. This model designed by Ico
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic, Teak
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Sofa by Sergio Saporiti newly covered in Chenille fabric by Pierre Frey
By Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Culver City, CA
Sofa by Sergio Saporiti
Newly upholstered sofa with original teak wood frame.
Italy circa 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 73.25 in D 33 in
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Gastone Rinaldi Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Armchair for RIMA, 1960s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Puglia, Puglia
curved teak plywood, with an eco-leather bracelet.
Aluminum feet.
In the post-war years, RIMA quickly
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
Gio Ponti Parco Dei Principi Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare 1960s 3-seat sofa by Gio Ponti for thé Parco Dei Principi hotel at Sorrento (Italie
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Teak
Franco Albini Pair of PL34 Armchairs in Bouclé and Teak for Poggi, Italy, 1966
By Poggi, Franco Albini, Franca Helg
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare pair of armchairs was designed by Franco Albini and produced by the Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Teak
H 31.89 in W 34.65 in D 33.08 in
Osvaldo Borsani Wood Dining or Sofa Table for Tecno Model T41, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian circle dining table or sofa table model T41 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno with teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table in Teak and Smoked Glass
Located in Premariacco, IT
Particular teak coffee table with smoked glass shelf and second small wooden shelf at the base
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Teak
Vintage Bamboo Furniture One Sofa for Your Porch
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful original love sofa for your porch with an absolute sixties atmosphere. The furniture is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
1970s Brazilian MP97 Wood and Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
sofa, designed by Percival Lafer in 1970s São Paulo. Adorned with a sturdy Brazilian hardwood frame, a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Italian mid century sofa teak you’re looking for. An item from our selection of Italian mid century sofa teak — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of Italian mid century sofa teak, we have 18 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of Italian mid century sofa teak — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of Italian mid century sofa teak, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made piece of Italian mid century sofa teak has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Anonima Castelli, Arflex and Osvaldo Borsani are consistently popular.
How Much is an Italian Mid Century Sofa Teak?
Prices for a piece of Italian mid century sofa teak start at $800 and top out at $21,500 with the average selling for $6,780.
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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