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1971 MCM Lane Headboard Tower Suite Collection Full/Queen Bed Rosewood & Walnut
1971 MCM Lane Headboard Tower Suite Collection Full/Queen Bed Rosewood & Walnut

1971 MCM Lane Headboard Tower Suite Collection Full/Queen Bed Rosewood & Walnut

By Lane Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

“Tower Suite Collection” headboard by Lane Furniture!! It bears a lovely contrast of a walnut frame and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

1950s Lane Altavista Copenhagen Mid Century Modern Two Tier Walnut End Table
1950s Lane Altavista Copenhagen Mid Century Modern Two Tier Walnut End Table

1950s Lane Altavista Copenhagen Mid Century Modern Two Tier Walnut End Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1957 Lane Altavista Copenhagen Mid Century Modern Tiered Walnut End Table, Nightstand. This is an

Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut Cross Banded Cocktail Table With Inlaid Dots
Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut Cross Banded Cocktail Table With Inlaid Dots

Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut Cross Banded Cocktail Table With Inlaid Dots

By Lane Furniture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rectangular walnut cocktail table with cross banding and oak dots. The table resting upon

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Lovely Lane Acclaim Walnut Hall Console Table, Mid-Century Modern
Rare Lovely Lane Acclaim Walnut Hall Console Table, Mid-Century Modern

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Brutalist Cubist Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Rectangular Mirror
Lane Brutalist Cubist Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Rectangular Mirror

Lane Brutalist Cubist Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Rectangular Mirror

By Lane Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Lane Brutalist Cubist Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Rectangular Mirror. Item features a

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Lane Alta Vista Walnut and Brass Mid Century Modern End Tables
Lane Alta Vista Walnut and Brass Mid Century Modern End Tables

Lane Alta Vista Walnut and Brass Mid Century Modern End Tables

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Add a touch of iconic American design to your home with this pair of Lane Alta Vista walnut and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Lane Mid Century Walnut Cross Banded Side Tables with Inlay
Pair Of Lane Mid Century Walnut Cross Banded Side Tables with Inlay

Pair Of Lane Mid Century Walnut Cross Banded Side Tables with Inlay

By Lane Furniture

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of rectangular walnut side tables with cross banding and oak dots. The tables resting upon

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pair of American Modern Walnut "Perception" Series End Tables by Lane Furniture
Pair of American Modern Walnut "Perception" Series End Tables by Lane Furniture

Pair of American Modern Walnut "Perception" Series End Tables by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of American modern walnut with oak accent end tables from the "Perception" series

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of Lane Altavista American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands / End Tables
Pair of Lane Altavista American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands / End Tables

Pair of Lane Altavista American Modern Walnut 2-Tier Nightstands / End Tables

By Lane Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century American Modern (1950s) walnut 2-tier nightstands / end tables composed of a

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lane Furniture Gentleman's Chest
Lane Furniture Gentleman's Chest

Lane Furniture Gentleman's Chest

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall chest of drawers by Lane Furniture in walnut grain. This gentleman's chest has four wide

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Side Drum Cabinet End Table
Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Side Drum Cabinet End Table

Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Side Drum Cabinet End Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Door Drum Table Cabinet. Item features beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Furniture End Table
Lane Furniture End Table

Lane Furniture End Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Round top pedestal table by Lane Furniture. Two door storage cabinet with beautiful walnut grain

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Furniture "Rhythm" Dresser
Lane Furniture "Rhythm" Dresser

Lane Furniture "Rhythm" Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall mid-century modern gentleman's chest by Lane Furniture for their "Rhythm" series. Walnut grain

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Minimalist Cube Tables or Stands in Walnut and Brass by Lane
Midcentury Minimalist Cube Tables or Stands in Walnut and Brass by Lane

Midcentury Minimalist Cube Tables or Stands in Walnut and Brass by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual pair of stands manufactured by Lane,, Figured walnut wood,,handsome brass detailing to all

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass

Lane Furniture Coffee Table
Lane Furniture Coffee Table

Lane Furniture Coffee Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern two level coffee table by Lane Furniture. Warm walnut grain throughout with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Drawer Lamp End Table with Burlwood Inlay Top
Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Drawer Lamp End Table with Burlwood Inlay Top

Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Drawer Lamp End Table with Burlwood Inlay Top

By Lane Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut 2 Drawer Lamp End Table with Burlwood Inlay Top. Item features

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Furniture End Table
Lane Furniture End Table

Lane Furniture End Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern side table by Lane with walnut grain and two door storage. Please confirm

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Furniture Side Table
Lane Furniture Side Table

Lane Furniture Side Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern walnut table by Lane Furniture. Warm grain with bottom shelf. Please confirm

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lane Perception Side Table, 1965
Lane Perception Side Table, 1965

Lane Perception Side Table, 1965

By Lane Furniture

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

A beautifully crafted mid-century modern side table from the Perception collection by Lane

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Wonderful Pair of Lane Octagon Glass Walnut Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern
Wonderful Pair of Lane Octagon Glass Walnut Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern

Wonderful Pair of Lane Octagon Glass Walnut Side End Tables Mid-Century Modern

By Lane Furniture

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful pair of Lane octagon shaped glass and walnut side end tables. This pair is in very nice

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Large Lane Coffee Table
Large Lane Coffee Table

Large Lane Coffee Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Larger Mid-Century coffee table by Lane Furniture. Pretty rosewood inlays on the top. Unique design

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Mirror
Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Mirror

Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Mirror

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern wall mirror by Lane Furniture for their "Pueblo" line. Featuring mosaic style

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Style Lane Mid Century Chrome and Walnut Nightstand
Paul McCobb Style Lane Mid Century Chrome and Walnut Nightstand

Paul McCobb Style Lane Mid Century Chrome and Walnut Nightstand

By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb Style Lane Mid Century Chrome and Walnut Nightstand This nightstand measures: 24

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Chrome

Lane Furniture Chest of Drawers
Lane Furniture Chest of Drawers

Lane Furniture Chest of Drawers

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall mid-century modern chest of drawers by Lane Furniture. Walnut wood with pecan trim and brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane "Accent" Serving Cart
Lane "Accent" Serving Cart

Lane "Accent" Serving Cart

By Lane Furniture

Located in Highland, IN

This lovely little Lane serving cart from their "Accent" line is modest in size, but features many

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Walnut

Paul Evans Style Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Mirror
Paul Evans Style Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Mirror

Paul Evans Style Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Mirror

By Paul Evans, Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans style lane Brutalist mid century walnut mirror Mirror measures: 62.5 wide x 2 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

'Tower Suite' Dresser by Lane
'Tower Suite' Dresser by Lane

'Tower Suite' Dresser by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lane Furniture for their Tower Suite collection, featuring walnut wood with contrasting rosewood front

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Brutalist Dresser
Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Brutalist Dresser

Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Brutalist Dresser

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern long dresser by Lane for their "Pueblo" series. Adorned with mosaic style wood

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Lane Credenza

Mid-Century Modern Lane Credenza

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous vintage modern credenza by Lane featuring nine drawers total with sleek metal handles

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lane Step End Tables with Inlaid Walnut Burl Style
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lane Step End Tables with Inlaid Walnut Burl Style

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lane Step End Tables with Inlaid Walnut Burl Style

By Lane Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Amazing Mid-Century Modern pair of Lane Alta Vista step table end tables style #1927 walnut with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Lane 'Staccato' Chest of Drawers
Lane 'Staccato' Chest of Drawers

Lane 'Staccato' Chest of Drawers

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern tall dresser by Lane Furniture for their 'Staccato' series. Featuring five wide

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Tall Brutalist Wardrobe by Lane
Tall Brutalist Wardrobe by Lane

Tall Brutalist Wardrobe by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall wardrobe with brutalist mosaic motif by Lane Furniture. Designed for their Pueblo collection

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Brutalist Dresser by Lane Furniture
Brutalist Dresser by Lane Furniture

Brutalist Dresser by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern long dresser designed by Lane Furniture for their Pueblo collection. Featuring a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Nighstands
Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Nighstands

Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Nighstands

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern pair of cabinets for living room or bedroom. Mosaic style doors with cabinet storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Silhouette Table by Lane Furniture
Silhouette Table by Lane Furniture

Silhouette Table by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful midcentury walnut coffee table by Lane Altavista furniture. Please confirm item location

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Paul Evans Style Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard
Paul Evans Style Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard

Paul Evans Style Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard

By Paul Evans, Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans style lane Brutalist mid century walnut queen headboard This headboard is 60 wide x 2

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

'Acclaim' Series Table by Lane
'Acclaim' Series Table by Lane

'Acclaim' Series Table by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

American made end table by Lane Furniture with walnut and oak. Simple mid-century dovetail design

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Rare Table by Lane with Inlay
Rare Table by Lane with Inlay

Rare Table by Lane with Inlay

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Lane with rich walnut grain and oak legs and matching inlay dots

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table
Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table

Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table

By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Lane Delineator Mid Century Walnut Coffee Table Coffee table measures: 56 wide x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

'Tower Suite' Sideboard by Lane
'Tower Suite' Sideboard by Lane

'Tower Suite' Sideboard by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This long mid-century modern unit has dresser drawers and cabinets storage. Walnut grain wood with

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Lane Furniture Mid-Century Tables
Lane Furniture Mid-Century Tables

Lane Furniture Mid-Century Tables

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern end tables by Lane Furniture with single drawer and bottom shelf. Please confirm

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

'Staccato' End Tables by Lane Furniture
'Staccato' End Tables by Lane Furniture

'Staccato' End Tables by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of mid-century modern walnut cabinets by Lane Furniture. Designed for their Staccato series

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

1959 Lane Tuxedo Headboard Full Size
1959 Lane Tuxedo Headboard Full Size

1959 Lane Tuxedo Headboard Full Size

By Lane Furniture

Located in South Charleston, WV

1959. Full size headboard by Lane Furniture. Designed by Ernest Swarts and O.B. Solie for Lane

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Lane “Delineator” Walnut & Rosewood Sideboard
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Lane “Delineator” Walnut & Rosewood Sideboard

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Lane “Delineator” Walnut & Rosewood Sideboard

By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

McCobb for Lane Furniture. Expertly refinished, this piece showcases rich walnut complemented by striking

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Lane Dresser w/ Inlay
Mid-Century Lane Dresser w/ Inlay

Mid-Century Lane Dresser w/ Inlay

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning design by Lane Furniture! Walnut wood with delicate rosewood inlaid details. Nine wide

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Brutalist Mirror by Lane Furniture
Brutalist Mirror by Lane Furniture

Brutalist Mirror by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brutalist style wall mirror designed by Lane Furniture for their Pueblo collection. Featuring a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Lane Furniture Nightstand w/ Inlay
Lane Furniture Nightstand w/ Inlay

Lane Furniture Nightstand w/ Inlay

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single end table with cabinet space designed by Lane Furniture. Features delicate rosewood inlay

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Brutalist Nightstands by Lane Furniture
Brutalist Nightstands by Lane Furniture

Brutalist Nightstands by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of mid-century side tables with storage. Designed by Lane Furniture for their Pueblo

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Oak Round Tier Side Table by Lane
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Oak Round Tier Side Table by Lane

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Oak Round Tier Side Table by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

1962 Lane 1115 series Coffee Table
1962 Lane 1115 series Coffee Table

1962 Lane 1115 series Coffee Table

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This simple and handsome mid-century modern table by Lane Furniture has warm walnut grain with

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Brutalist 'Staccato' Mirror by Lane Furniture
Brutalist 'Staccato' Mirror by Lane Furniture

Brutalist 'Staccato' Mirror by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

American made wall mirror by Lane Furniture for their Staccato line. Featuring a large mirror split

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Vintage Walnut Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall for Lane Furniture
Vintage Walnut Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall for Lane Furniture

Vintage Walnut Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall for Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage coffee table features an elegant design combining walnut frames and glass tops

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Lane Denilator Walnut Dining Table Refinished
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Lane Denilator Walnut Dining Table Refinished

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Lane Denilator Walnut Dining Table Refinished

By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

Elevate your dining space with this iconic Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Lane “Delineator

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Midcentury Brutalist Mirror by Lane
Midcentury Brutalist Mirror by Lane

Midcentury Brutalist Mirror by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

Midcentury Brutalist mirror by Lane, American, circa 1960s. This piece retains it's original medium

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Wood

Lane Furniture Table W/ Starburst Inlay
Lane Furniture Table W/ Starburst Inlay

Lane Furniture Table W/ Starburst Inlay

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern coffee table by Lane Furniture with beautiful wood and aluminum inlay design

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Lane Walnut For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of lane walnut available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of lane walnut, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made choice in our collection of lane walnut has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lane Furniture, Lane Acclaim and Andre Bus are consistently popular.

How Much is a Lane Walnut?

Prices for a piece of lane walnut can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $8,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,744.

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

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.