Set of 4 Paul McCobb Style Dining Chairs by Lane
By Lane Acclaim, Paul McCobb
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of 4 unique dining chairs made by Lane Furniture. Often attributed to Paul McCobb due to the
Metal, Brass
Lane 2 Piece Credenza
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rare two piece Lane Credenza with painted top cabinet. This is a cabinet that you never see come to
Wood
Unusual Console Table by Lane from the "Copenhagen" Collection
By Lane Acclaim
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual console by Lane circa 1950s from the "Copenhagen" collection. Original cut out with
Wood
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.5 in W 52 in D 1 in
Stylish Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Mirror Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Make a statement with this fantastic double mirror by Lane, circa 1970. This vintage Mid-Century
Mirror, Walnut
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 45 in W 25 in D 1.5 in
Fabulous Pair of Brutalist Arched Pueblo by Lane Mirrors Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Pueblo mirrors by Lane. Intricately laid, highly
Resin, Wood
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.5 in W 45.5 in D 17.5 in
Rare Lovely Lane Acclaim Walnut Hall Console Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare piece of Lane Acclaim dovetail top hall console table. This is the very hard to find console
Walnut
Neoclassical Walnut Pedestal with shelf
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
This beautifully crafted table by Lane Furniture is made of walnut. To has a pull out tray for
Walnut
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Dovetail Dining Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Dovetail dining table The table measures: 61.5 wide x 38 deep x 29 high
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Walnut Arm Chairs - Set of 2
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Walnut Arm Chairs. Featuring two arm
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Walnut Dining Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Walnut Dining Table. Featuring a straight
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaimed Walnut Dining Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaimed Walnut Dining Table. Featuring a
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Perception Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lane perception dining chairs, set of 6.
Walnut
Andre Bus for Lane Furniture "Acclaim" Dining Chairs - A Pair
By Andre Bus, Lane Furniture, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Andre Bus for Lane Furniture. Lane's Acclaim
Naugahyde, Ash, Walnut
Rare Paul McCobb Dining Set Designed for Lane Furniture Company
By Lane Acclaim, Paul McCobb
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rare dining table with 3 leaves, 4 side chairs and 2 armchairs designed by Paul McCobb for Lane in
Rosewood, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut Dining Chairs 1 Captain Chair
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of original American Mid-Century Modern in its original walnut finish and freshly upholstered in Knoll Fabric, please note one its an armless chair and one with arms as sh...
Naugahyde, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in L 31.5 in
Set of 6 American Mid Century Atomic Age Walnut Dining Chairs 1 Captain Chair
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of 6 original American Mid-Century Modern in its original walnut finish and cream Naugahyde , please note that its 5 armless chairs and one with arms as shown, the main pic...
Naugahyde, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim
By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant and simple oak framed mirror with bow tie corners. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Can be parcel posted.
Mirror, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Walnut Sideboard
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Walnut Sideboard. Featuring a straight line
Chrome
1960’s Bronze & Rosewood I-Beam Glass Dining Table
By Paul McCobb, Lane Acclaim
Located in Bensalem, PA
Clean rectangular glass top with rosewood & bronze colored metal
Bronze
Mid-Century Modernist Brutalist Walnut Mirror by Lane
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a midcentury Modernist Brutalist walnut mirror by Lane, The USA, circa
Walnut
Pair of American Mid century Modern Walnut Desk/Dining Chairs
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Elegant simple design walnut desk dining chairs with beautiful backrest design all original
Naugahyde, Walnut
1960s, Cerused Burl Wood Pedestal with Storage
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Vintage, mid-century cerused burl wood pedestal, tagged by Lane Altavista on the bottom. The
Burl
Rare Acclaim Console Table by Andre Bus for Lane Altavista
By Andre Bus
Located in Cincinnati, OH
. From the Acclaim collection with their noted dovetailed inlayed detail by designer Andre Bus and
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Dining Table
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Lane's "Acclaim" series is one of the most beloved American Mid-Century Modern furniture lines. One
Oak, Walnut
Set of 8 Lane Acclaim Curved Back Black Vinyl Dining Chairs
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare set of eight Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim dining chairs. Lane's Acclaim line is one of the
Walnut
Lane Acclaim Complete 6 seat Dining Suite
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in South Charleston, WV
Dining Table, leaf, 2 Captain's Chairs and 4 side chairs by Lane Acclaim with the famed dovetail
Elm, Walnut
Genuine Lane Acclaim Dresser or wall Mirror
By Lane Acclaim
Located in South Charleston, WV
Lane Acclaim Altavista mirror. Produced 1950s and featuring the classic dovetail element to all 4
Walnut
Mid-Century Modernist Brutalist Walnut Mirror by Lane
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mid-Century Modernist Brutalist walnut mirror by Lane, The USA, circa the
Mirror, Walnut
Unusual Console Table by Lane from the "Copenhagen" Collection
By Lane Acclaim
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual console by Lane circa 1950s from the "Copenhagen" collection. Original cut out for
Wood
Lane Alta Vista Sculptural Mid Century Modern Mirror Tile Shelf
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Lane Alta Vista Mid Century mirror with a greek key tile shelf after the sculptural designs of
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 26 in W 46 in D 17 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Dovetail Lane Acclaim Console Desk Sofa Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Refinished Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim console table. This is a hard to find piece from the
Oak, Walnut
Set of 6 Brass and Cane Dining Chairs
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of six dining chairs. Featuring oak and brass frames with yellow velvet seats and newly
Cane, Oak
$2,247 / set
H 7.49 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Set of Two RAAK Octavo Wall Lamps or Sconces by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in Munich, DE
Set of two award winning minimalistic and elegant Mid-Century Modern Oktavo two-flamed wall lamps or sconces. Model C-1542. Designed and manufactured by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s. ...
Metal
Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century sculpted walnut mirror. Back rails are removed to hang on the wall. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Walnut
$2,700
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Marquetry Hanging or Table Cabinet, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A large and remarkable Japanese lacquer and marquetry decorated table or hanging cabinet, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The cabinet of square form surmounted by an arched top wit...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
By Atelier de Troupe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished ...
Silver Plate, Aluminum
$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
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
Murano Glass Ivory Eight Arm Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier made of ivory colored Murano glass with eight branches. We love the classic lines and modern details of this hand-blown fixture. It has been newly wired to fit US standard...
Murano Glass
$485 / set
H 4.81 in Dm 3.43 in
Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed
By Ercole Barovier, Gio Ponti, Silvio Piattelli, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The original name is Campo fiorito con papaveri e lavanda. I designed this at the turn of the millennium for Nancy and Robert Frehling of Oggetti. I was experimenting with the piera ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Silvio Cavatorta Italian modernist cabinet
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Diest, BE
Cabinet features sculpted truss style legs and a panel back which support various cabinets. Featuring a reeded drop down bar, 6 sculpted handle drawers, 3 storage cabinets with reces...
Wood
Lightolier, Floor Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gerald Thurston floor lamp by Lightolier. Features a brass and walnut base and a perforated brass shade. Measures: 17" diameter x 64.5" height.
Brass
Mid-Century Black Iron Console Table with Marble Top, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century black iron console table with marble top, Italy, 1960s Unusual console table with iron legs Mid-Century, Italian. Elegant piece. Size: 28 inches wide 13 inches deep 2...
Marble, Iron
$1,999Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass and Brown Leather Shell Lounge Chairs
By Krueger International
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful pair of rare 1960s AFKA guest/side chairs by Krueger metal products. These chairs feature a white fiberglass shell, chrome steel frame and solid walnut armrests. Chairs hav...
Chrome
Art Deco Style Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Art Deco style pair of sconces in Murano glass on brass structures. Each sconce holds two candelabra base bulbs, rewired for the US. This pair is currently located at our ...
Brass
Tulip Round Coffee Table by Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Tulip coffee table by Saarinen for Knoll. USA, cira 1960 to 1970. Signed with early Knoll red/white label. Features a 36 inch round top in matte white laminate with matte white...
Metal
Mid-Century Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk in teak wood. Simple design with a two drawer bank and tapered legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Teak
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.