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rare Pair of Jean Prouvé all-wood chairs 1950's French design
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of standard Jean Prouvé "all-wood" chairs in oak and plywood.
Very nice vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Jean Prouvè All Wood Standard Armchair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Jean Prouve standard chair in all wood for Ateliers Jean Prouvè 1941. A rare collectors piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Jean Prouvé Stools
By Jean Prouvé
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Atelier Jean Prouvé designed for the Lycée Fabert, Metz. France, 1930s. Lacquered metal base and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouve Lounge Chair, 1949
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Lounge chair manufactured by Atelier Jean Prouve for Franco, U. S. Memorial hospital in Saint - Lo
Category
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouvé "Guéridon" Table, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Jean Prouvé "Guéridon" pedestal table, manufactured by Atelier Prouvé for the use in university
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Sheet Metal
Jean Prouve Facade element in enamal France 1965
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare facade element by Jean Prouve, designed for the André-Argouges high school, Grenoble France
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Enamel
A MODERNIST ATELIER CHAIR, in Jean Prouvé Style, France 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in PARIS, FR
with telescopic system, seat and reclining back in solid wood, to be attributed, France 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Attributed to Jean Prouvé - Tout Bois - Wooden Armchair - France circa 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Jean Prouvé - Based on previous sales, their provenance, and verification by the particular gallery
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
An Architectural MODERNIST ATELIER CHAIR, in Jean Prouvé Style, France 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in PARIS, FR
, Reconstruction, geometric structures in thick pieces of metal with telescopic system, on 2 stylized solid wood
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.23 in W 13.78 in D 14.57 in
Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay Stools in American Walnut
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay stool in American walnut. Tabouret Solvay bears the unmistakable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Rare S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a magnificent piece of mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouvé Guéridon Bas Coffee Table in Walnut for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé guéridon bas coffee table in walnut for Vitra. In like new condition. Executed in solid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Large Scale Conference Table in the Style of Jean Prouvé, Produced in 1982, NYC
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Custom-made 14 foot long conference table that was produced in 1982 in the Prouvé style. The table
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.5 in W 168 in D 48 in
Small Jean Prouvé Guéridon Dining Table in Natural Oak for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Small Jean Prouvé Guéridon dining table in natural oak for Vitra. Designed in 1949 for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Jean Prouvé Guéridon Dining Table in Natural Oak for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Jean Prouvé Guéridon dining table in natural oak for Vitra. Designed in 1949 for the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Gray Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and gray metal for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Blue Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and blue metal for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Japanese Red for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and Japanese red for Vitra. The Standard chair is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé standard chair in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. The standard chair is an early
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Prouve Style Sewing Box
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Prouve style sewing box with birch toned storage boxes and black wood frame. Garnet
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Felt, Wood
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction Desk in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction desk in natural oak and black metal for Vitra. Originally designed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Steel, Metal
H 28.75 in W 49.25 in D 23.5 in
Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Jean Prouvé Compass direction desk in natural oak and clear lacquered steel for Vitra. Originally
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Vitra Em Table in Solid Natural Oak and Deep Black by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Vitra EM table in solid natural oak and deep black by Jean Prouvé. The aesthetic of Jean Prouvé
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Cabinet from 1950 Reminds Works of Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Paris, FR
works of Jean Prouvé model AG 11, Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier.
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Measures: Height : 165 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
H 64.97 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
Set of 6 vintage French arts and crafts solid wood stools
By Jean Prouvé
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 vintage French arts and crafts solid wood stools. Great matching set of six stools great
Category
Vintage 1950s French Arts and Crafts Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouve style Mid-Century school "Tandem" desk with oak wood desk top and slatted seats on a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Storage Cabinet University Residence in France, Jean Zay, 1950, Alain Richard
By Alain Richard
Located in Paris, FR
for designers, including Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand Marcel Gascoin, Roger Landault, Jean
Category
Vintage 1950s French Buffets
Materials
Wood
H 31.3 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Beech Desk University Residence in France, Jean Zay, 1950, Roger Landault
By Roger Landault
Located in Paris, FR
using industrial processes . A beautiful playground for designers, including Jean Prouvé and Charlotte
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Materials
Wood, Beech
H 29.14 in W 51.58 in D 27.96 in
French Adjustable Chaise Longue in Black Metal and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
design of Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu for a French sanatorium in 1937. The place was supposed to host
Category
Vintage 1930s French Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Black Wood Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India, where they
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India, where they
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India, where they
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 24.02 in W 22.84 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India, where they
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 16.54 in W 52.37 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Wood and Glass Table by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand on experiments in aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.35 in W 106.3 in D 51.19 in
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table Wood and Glass by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 28.35 in W 106.3 in D 51.19 in
Pierre Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 16.54 in W 52.37 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Wood and Glass Table by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand on experiments in aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.35 in W 106.3 in D 51.19 in
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Black Wood and Leather Sofa by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India, where they
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 Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table Wood and Glass by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 28.35 in W 106.3 in D 51.19 in
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India, where they
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 16.54 in W 52.37 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Jeanneret 057 Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India, where they
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 16.54 in W 52.37 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand on experiments in aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 24.02 in W 22.84 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Cane with Cushions by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand on experiments in aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 24.02 in W 22.84 in D 29.93 in
P. Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane with Cushion by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India, where they
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 16.54 in W 52.37 in D 17.72 in
P. Jeanneret Civil Bench, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane with Cushion by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India, where they
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 16.54 in W 52.37 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Sofa Set, X-Leg, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
period include Jean Prouvé, Maison Jansen, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Paulin, Yves Klein, Jacques Adnet
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 29.5 in W 67 in D 30 in
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table Black Stained by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table Black Stained by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India, where they
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Table Black Stained by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand on experiments in aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Indochine Armchair
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
aluminum and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India, where they
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined his cousin in Chandigarh, India, where they
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and wood, and developed prefabricated housing with Jean Prouvé. In the early 1950s Jeanneret joined
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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Jean Prouve All Wood For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic jean prouve all wood available at 1stDibs. A jean prouve all wood — often made from wood, natural fiber and cane — can elevate any home. Find 47 options for an antique or vintage jean prouve all wood now, or shop our selection of 73 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the jean prouve all wood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A jean prouve all wood made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina and Charlotte Perriand each produced at least one beautiful jean prouve all wood that is worth considering.
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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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