Pair of Lacquered Broyhill Sculptra Nightstands
By Broyhill
Located in Dallas, TX
We have updated these classic Broyhill nightstands with fresh light gray lacquer. Brass hardware
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Pair of Lacquered Broyhill Sculptra Nightstands
By Broyhill
Located in Dallas, TX
We have updated these classic Broyhill nightstands with fresh light gray lacquer. Brass hardware
Brass
Sculpted Two-Toned Brasilia Walnut Credenza by Broyhill
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Dallas, TX
Two-toned Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut credenza/sideboard. It features
Wood
$6,500
H 40 in W 67 in D 20 in
Broyhyll Bow Front Crotch Mahogany Banded Top Sideboard Buffet Console MINT!
By Broyhill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Broyhyll Bow Front Crotch Mahogany Banded Top Sideboard Buffet Console MINT!
Mahogany
$5,440
H 30 in W 66 in D 44 in
American Walnut Mid Century Danish Modern Style 1x18" Leaf Dining Table MINT!
By Broyhill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dimensions: Leaves: 1x18" Extended Length: 84"
Walnut
$4,600
H 32 in W 66 in D 19 in
American Walnut Danish Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Two Doors Compartment Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Walnut Danish Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Two Doors Compartment Dresser
Walnut
$4,000
H 30 in W 60 in D 40 in
American Walnut Mid Century Modern 1x12" Leaf Extension Board Dining Table MINT!
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Walnut Mid Century Modern 1x12" Leaf Extension Board Dining Table MINT! 1x12” leaves with an extended table length of 72”
Walnut
$2,400
H 29 in W 60 in D 40 in
American Walnut Danish Mid Century Modern Style Dining Table 2 Extension Boards
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Walnut Danish Mid Century Modern Style Dining Table 2 12' Extension Boards Clean!
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.
Walnut
$4,800
H 31 in W 74 in D 19 in
American Medium Light Walnut 9 Drawers 2 Door Compartment Long Dresser Mint
By Broyhill Brasilia, Bassett Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American medium light walnut 9 drawers 2 door compartment long dresser mint.
Walnut
$4,600
H 46.5 in W 40 in D 18 in
Mid Century 5 Drawer Double Door Compartment Walnut Tall High Chest Dresser MINT
By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century 5 Drawer Double Door Compartment Walnut Tall Gentleman's High Chest Dresser MINT!
Walnut
$4,600
H 31 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid Century 9 Drawers Double Door Compartment Walnut Burl Inlay Dresser MINT!
By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century 9 Drawers Double Door Compartment Walnut Burl Inlay Long Dresser Credenza MINT!
Walnut
$2,800
H 41 in W 38 in D 18 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser Bow Tie Pulls Dowel Leg
By Broyhill Brasilia, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern 5 drawers high chest dresser bow tie pulls dowel leg.
Teak
Decorative Light Walnut Faux Bamboo Pulls 8 Drawers Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light walnut decorative eight drawers dresser credenza.
Walnut
Walnut Sculpted Molded Plywood Drawers Dresser with Mirror
By Broyhill Brasilia, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut sculptural dresser with matching mirror in excellent original condition.
Walnut
$4,400
H 31 in W 62 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Light Walnut Cane Doors 6 Drawers Compact Dresser MINT!
By Lovig Dansk, Baker Furniture Company, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Light Walnut Cane Doors 6 Drawers Compact Dresser MINT!
Walnut
$4,400
H 50 in W 42 in D 19 in
Light Walnut Sculptural Drawer Fronts Double Door Compartment High Chest Dresser
By American of Martinsville, John Widdicomb, Broyhill Brasilia, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Walnut Sculptural Drawer Fronts Double Door Compartment High Chest Dresser MINT!
Walnut
Unavailable
H 35.25 in W 47.25 in D 2 in
BROYHILL PREMIER Chinoiserie Ming Style Tri-Fold Dresser Mirror
By Broyhill
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Chinoiserie Ming style tri-fold dresser mirror by Broyhill Premier. Hardwood, burlwood and black
Brass
Bespoke Lacquered Server
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Baltimore, MD
relief, flanked by two open shelved spaces for spirits. Shown here in black lacquer. You have choice of
Marble, Brass
Broyhill Premier Chapter One Series Lacquered Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, highboy dresser by Broyhill Premier Chapter One Series features vibrant yellow
Plastic, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 58.13 in D 19 in
Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern Dresser or Credenza in Black Lacquer
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern six-drawer dresser or credenza by Broyhill Brasilia. The dresser
Brass
Sold
H 29.75 in W 72.25 in D 19 in
Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Atomic Credenza or Media Cabinet by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in South Bend, IN
Broyhill Premier. The credenza features Space Age injection molded vibrant green plastic drawer fronts
Plastic, Wood, Lacquer
Pair Mid Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Mirrors
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Stafford, TX
Beautiful pair of refinished Broyhill Brasilia mirrors, a well-known mid-century modern design
Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 58 in D 18 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Dresser Credenza Brasilia by Broyhill
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous dresser credenza, Brasilia line by Broyhill in walnut finish with black lacquer accents
Brass
Sold
H 55.5 in W 45 in D 19.75 in
Stunning Modernist White Lacquered Chest, Sculpted Diamond Pillar Design
By Broyhill
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning elegance. Modernist white lacquered chest, sculpted diamond pillar design, two doors open
Mahogany
Single Space Age Broyhill Lemon Nightstand Chapter One Line
By (after) Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in San Diego, CA
Space Age injection molded plastic drawer front. White laminate top over white lacquered case. In
Plastic, Laminate, Lacquer
Midcentury "Brasilia" Credenza in White Lacquer
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Wilton, CT
number of Interior applications.From Broyhill's "Brasilia" Line. Custom Lacquered.
Brass
Sold
H 21.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Geometric American Modern Midcentury Single Walnut Petite Cabinet, Nightstand
By Broyhill
Located in San Diego, CA
sides including the back and the base has been lacquered in black ebony.
Brass
Three-Drawer Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-century modern walnut bachelor chest.
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Drop Leaf Bar Cart with Cabinet & 2 Drawers
By Broyhill
Located in Freehold, NJ
finish, storage cabinet, two dovetailed drawers with brass accented hardware, black lacquer top, two drop
Walnut, Lacquer
1960s Bar Console with Fold Out Top
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Wilton, CT
serving. Brought back to life with a chic white lacquer exterior as well as a finished white interior
Wood
Vintage Walnut Mid Century Modern 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser c. 1960s
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Denville, NJ
carefully restore your item, addressing imperfections like lacquer finish failure, chips, and deep scratches
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut Mid-Century Modern dining table with one leaf.
Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 54 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Credenza Sculptural Molded Front Doors Mint
By Kent-Coffey, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser credenza sculptural molded front doors mint!.
Walnut
Sold
H 52.75 in W 44 in D 20 in
United Furniture Co Vintage Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser c. 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Denville, NJ
, addressing imperfections like lacquer finish failure, chips, and deep scratches. Our skilled team goes beyond
Brass
All White Lacquer Broyhill Brasilia China Cabinet Buffet and Hutch
By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in South Charleston, WV
Entirely refinished in white lacquer, these two pieces are available as a set or can be sold
Sold
H 43.5 in W 40.13 in D 17.13 in
Broyhill Sculptra Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Highboy, Newly Refinished
By Broyhill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern five-drawer highboy dresser By Broyhill Premier "Sculptra
Brass
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H 21.75 in W 26.75 in D 17 in
Fun Pair of Chapter One Broyhill Yellow Nightstands Mid-Century Modern
By Broyhill
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Space Age injection molded plastic drawer fronts. White laminate top over lacquered case. In very
Lacquer, Laminate, Plastic
Sculpted Two-Toned Brasilia Walnut Credenza by Broyhill
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Dallas, TX
Two-toned Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut credenza/sideboard. It features
Wood
SEASONAL DEAL-Raymond Loewy Style Wardrobe by Broyhill Premiere
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White and yellow Broyhill Chapter One Series dresser in the style of Raymond Loewy Mod-Pop
Lacquer, Plastic, Wood
Mod Pop Raymond Loewy Style Nightstand by Broyhill Premiere
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The white body of the credenza is lacquered wood, and the vibrant yellow drawers are molded plastic
Lacquer, Plastic, Wood
Exquisite Condition Desk in Walnut by Oscar Niemeyer for Broyhill
By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in South Charleston, WV
In excellent refinished condition, this desk was designed by Oscar Niemeyer for Broyhill as part of
Brass
Lane Rounded Rectangle Shape Two-Tier Walnut Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern long coffee table. Magazine rack on the bottom.
Walnut
Pair of Walnut Step End Side Step Tables
By Lane Furniture, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern pair of walnut rounded sides step end tables with optional magazine rack in the bottom. Sharp looking design beautiful original condition.
Walnut
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H 31 in W 58 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nine Drawers Dresser Credenza on Cone Shape Legs
By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tapered dowel legs nine drawers dresser credenza.
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Walnut Flip Top Server Bar
By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut flip-top server bar cabinet on wheels. Beautiful walnut wood grain super clean original vintage condition.
Walnut
Compact Walnut Dresser Sideboard with Molded Plywood Sculptural Elements
By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern compact dresser sideboard credenza cabinet with sculptural elements in excellent original condition.
Walnut
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Tall Tapered Shape Back Dining Chairs
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six new linen upholstery walnut finish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs.
Linen, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Caned Back Bench
By Heritage-Henredon, Broyhill, Henredon, Drexel
Located in New Windsor, NY
Caned back and upholstered bench. Circa 1960-70. Newly caned back with an upholstered drop in seat. Featuring older custom white finish with tapered legs and level arm and back suppo...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of Ebonized Mid Century Modern Ebonized End Side Tables
By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice pair of one drawer Mid Century Modern ebonized nightstands or end tables.
Walnut
Lacquered Broyhill Sideboard Slate Top
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Chicago, IL
Reinvented Broyhill Sculpta sideboard restored and lacquered in a creamy silver/bronze color with
Slate
Broyhill Brasilia White Lacquered Buffet
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in New London, CT
The wonderfully popular Brasilia line by Broyhill was a classic of the mid-century. White lacquer
Brass
Broyhill Brasilla Bookcase in Grey Lacquer
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in New London, CT
Originally designed as a shelving unit that sat upon a Broyhill Brasilia credenza, this repurposed
Sold
H 32.5 in W 44.13 in D 16.25 in
Hollywood Regency White Lacquer and Brass Rolling Bar Cart by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s Hollywood Regency faux bamboo wood bright white lacquered high gloss finish rolling bar cart
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Credenza
By Broyhill
Located in Morgan, UT
Broyhill Saga Mid-Century Modern dresser or credenza Broyhill Furniture, USA 1960s Measures
Walnut
Pair of 1970s Space Age White Lacquered Nightstands by Broyhill
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of white lacquered two-drawer nightstands manufactured by Broyhill in the 1970s. Slick minimal
Brass
BROYHILL PREMIER Chinoiserie Ming Style Credenza / Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Ming style dresser or credenza by Broyhill Premier, from their "Ming" Collection. Maple
Brass
Broyhill Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Morgan, UT
Broyhill Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser Broyhill Furniture, 1962, USA
Walnut
Broyhill Lenoir House Faux Bamboo Chest and Hutch
By Broyhill
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage two-piece Broyhill Lenoir house faux bamboo chest and hutch, top has one fixed door on each
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut and Black Lacquered Credenza
By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Miami, FL
The signature lines and waves of Broyhill Brasilia furniture were inspired by the “Palácio do
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut and White Lacquered Credenza
By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Miami, FL
The signature lines and waves of Broyhill Brasilia furniture were inspired by the “Palácio do
Chrome
Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Coffee Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Morgan, UT
Broyhill brasilia walnut Mid-Century Modern recctangular coffee table. Broyhill Furniture, USA
Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 66 in D 19 in
Restored Broyhill Brasilia Credenza in Custom Blue: 1960s Mid-Century Elegance
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rediscover the 1960s elegance with our beautifully restored Broyhill Brasilia credenza, a shining
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Broyhill Credenza
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-tone color combination with a lacquered finish. The top, sides, and bottom of the credenza is finished
Wood
Broyhill Brasilla Lacquered Credenza
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in New London, CT
Rare edition of the Brasilia series. This piece is finished front and back and would make a great room divider.
Mid-Century Broyhill Brasilia Sculpted Credenza
By Broyhill Brasilia, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary 1960s Broyhill Brasilia credenza/server has been professionally restored by our
Brass
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H 20.25 in Dm 28 in
2 Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Wood Side /End / Occasional Coffee Tables
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Houston, TX
update. Please see the MrsPK&OZ storefront on 1stdibs for a Broyhill "Brazilia" white lacquered side
Wood
Mid-Century Broyhill Brasilia Nightstands, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1960s vintage Mid-Century Modern-style pair of nightstands are made by Broyhill Brasilia. The
Wood, Walnut
$912 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
19th Century mahogany inlaid sideboard
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany inlaid bowfront sideboard, having a lovely figured top above a central drawer flanked either side with a single deep drawer to the right ...
Mahogany
$7,888 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$2,692Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Acerbis, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
$13,540 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$4,378Sale Price|23% Off
H 22.05 in W 70.87 in D 18.9 in
Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Orange Plastic Drawer Media Cabinet Credenza
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A visionary convergence of mid-century modern elegance and Space Age daring, this Raymond Loewy DF-2000 media cabinet is more than a functional storage solution—it is a sculptural ma...
Chrome
$4,500
H 44.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
'Brasilia' Highboy Dresser by Broyhill Premiere, Refinished, 1960s, Signed
By Broyhill, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible 'Brasilia' highboy dresser by Broyhill Premiere has been completely refinished and is signed with its original Brasilia label, and ready to grace your home or office....
Brass
$4,950
H 69.69 in W 24.22 in D 5.91 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...
Mirror, Teak
$9,537Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.68 in W 96.07 in D 21.26 in
norman sideboard series sideboard designed by Luciano Frigerio of Desio 1970s
By Frigerio Di Desio
Located in taranto, IT
splendid and rare sideboard , Produzione Frigerio Di Desio, design Luciano Frigerio, model "Norman," with finely ad artistically crafted front, composed of four doors with five drawe...
Wood
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist Mid-Century Round Walnut Side Table
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Broyhill Brasilia Brutalist Mid-Century Round Walnut Side Table. Featuring clean lines and a simple, elegant silhouette, it’s a versatile accent piece ideal for living rooms, bedroom...
Walnut
$3,721
H 35.83 in W 59.85 in D 27.96 in
Antique George III Inlaid Flame Mahogany Sideboard, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique George III inlaid flame mahogany bowfront sideboard, circa 1780 in date. The top is banded in satinwood and the sideboard has three oak lined frieze drawers...
Mahogany
Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sideboard 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique English Regency flame mahogany shaped serpentine bowfront sideboard, Circa 1820 in date. It is crossbanded, bordered with ebony lines and fitted with a cent...
Mahogany
Mid-Century Italian Willy Rizzo/Mario Sabot Sideboard
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Midcentury Italian sideboard by Willy Rizzo/Mario Sabot. Sideboard is finished with black glossy stained veneer surface decorated with chrome details and glass top. It has four doors...
Burl, Mirror
Fine Vintage Baker Mahogany Sideboard
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful construction with a shaped bow front case. Three frieze drawers, the center one with felt lined flatware insert (lacking a key), side doors, and double middle doors, all wi...
Brass
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.