Mid Century Sculpted High Back Dining Chairs Lane first edition set of 6
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Incredibly well constructed set of six dining chairs from the highly collectible Lane Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Cane Front End Tables by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage pair of cane front end tables by Lane Furniture offer spacious storage, stylish
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern End Tables by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of vintage modern end tables with unique walnut wood grain running in different
Walnut
$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lane Furniture Brutalist 70s Tallboy Dresser Storage
By Lane Furniture
Located in Madison, WI
high quality Brutalist Lane dresser. The drawers catch on rollers, so they do not come out even when
Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Modern Lane Perception End Tables with Travertine Tops C1960
By Lane Furniture
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of Lane Perception End Tables with Travertine Tops and turned walnut legs. Fabulous
Travertine, Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern End Tables with Single Drawer by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern end tables by Lane Furniture features hardwood construction
Walnut
Vintage Lane "Perception" Coffee Table
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek and sculptural, this 1964 Lane "Perception" coffee table designed by Warren Church combines
Walnut, Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood
$725 / set
Andre Bus Designed Tables for Lane
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Andre Bus for Lane in the early 1960s. These tables feature soft edges, tapered legs
Walnut
$1,795 / set
1970's Walnut Armchairs by Lane Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking pair of Mid 20th century Walnut armchairs by Lane furniture. The new upholstery
Cotton, Walnut
Warren Church Designed Dresser for Lane
By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers with warm walnut grain and woven front. Designed by Warren Church for his
Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Modern End Tables by Lane Altavista Parsons Style C1970
By Lane Furniture
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of simple and elegant walnut end tables with a parsons style and a patchwork design
Walnut
Vintage Lane Acclaim Chest by Andre Bus
By Lane Furniture, Andre Bus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century flip top cedar chest by Lane Furniture. Iconic oak on walnut dovetails, designed by
Walnut, Oak, Cedar
$875Sale Price|30% Off
1961 Lane Acclaim Dovetail Walnut Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful, clean 1961 Lane Acclaim Dovetail Walnut tiered Side Table. Measures 21" in width, 28
Fruitwood, Walnut
Vintage Lane Parsons Style End Table ... MCM Side Table, Wood Veneer
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Lane Parsons Style End Table. Walnut box matched veneer. Great lines and shape, timeless
Wood
Paul McCobb designed Dresser for Lane Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
top. The elegant walnut finish, unique metal drawer pulls, and nine sturdy legs add to the midcentury
Metal
Mid Century Modern Sculptural End Side Tables with Rosewood Inlay by Lane C1965
By Lane Furniture
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural side table with rosewood Inlay in the form of a leaf. Tri leg design with an architectural construction method, pinned legs. Beautiful ...
Rosewood, Walnut
$2,996Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pr Lane Rolling Cube Storage Ottoman End Tables Game Board Black Vinyl Flip Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern Lane Style No. 997-87 rolling cube storage ottoman walnut
Faux Leather, Walnut, Cedar
$3,000 / set
Six Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs
By Lane Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
One arm chair and five side chairs complete this set of six . Bent walnut plywood with architechual
Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
Vintage Lane "Perception" Dresser by Warren Church
By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Midcentury dresser by Lane features a beautiful walnut finish, weaved door fronts, carved
Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Walnut
$680Sale Price|20% Off
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
Classic Mid-Century Modern Dovetail Lane Acclaim Boomerang Coffee Table
By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Acclaim line by Lane. The Lane Acclaim collection has become an American Mid-Century Modern Classic. The
Beech, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Lane Staccato Brutalist Walnut Queen Headboard
Located in Chicago, IL
Staccato, this Lane Brutalist Walnut Queen Headboard turns the bed into the centerpiece of the room
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Lane Staccato Brutalist Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
A true heavyweight of American midcentury design, the Lane Staccato Brutalist Walnut Highboy
Walnut
Refinished Paul McCobb Delineator for Lane Furniture End Table
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
Paul McCobb Delineator for Lane End or Lamp Table. This is an uncommon table and has been restored
Chrome
"Components" Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
McCobb's sought-after "Components" collection for Lane Furniture of Alta Vista, Virginia. Beautiful details
Metal
Professionally Refinished Andre Bus for Lane 'Switchblade' Pivoting Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture, Andre Bus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1960s, these tables have become hard to find and are uncommon to come up. Composed of two halves, each part pivots around the central leg, in a switchblade m...
Wood, Walnut
Lane Acclaim Series Mid Century Modern 56" Coffee Table Andre Bus 1960s
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An iconic Lane Acclaim series Mid-Century Modern coffee table from the 1960’s. Designed by Andre
Ash, Walnut
Rectangular Walnut Aluminum Frame Smoked Glass Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Baughman looking, circa 1970s coffee table. Walnut frame wrapped in aluminum
Aluminum
Vintage Tabago Furniture Walnut Brutalist Style Wall Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage 1960s large walnut Brutalist style wall mirror by Tobago Furniture Co. The side of the
Walnut
American Mid Century Walnut & Rosewood King Size Headboard
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Walnut Headboard, featuring striking rosewood inserts, crafted by Lane Furniture circa the 1960s. This
Rosewood, Walnut
Carrara Marble and Walnut Wedge Shape Side Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960’s Dark Walnut wedge shape side table with an Italian Carrara marble top attributed to Lane
Carrara Marble
Newly Refinished - Vintage Warren Church “Perception” Coffee Table for Lane
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
” coffee table for Lane is the rare longer version of this celebrated design, offering more surface area
Oak, Walnut
Andre Bus - Lane 'Switchblade' Pivoting Coffee Table Monte Carlo Ceramic Tiles
By Lane Furniture, Andre Bus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1960s, these tables have become hard to find and are uncommon to come up. Composed of two halves, each part pivots around the central leg, in a switchblade m...
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
American Walnut 40x52" Rectangle Wall Mirror Mitn
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Walnut 40x52" Rectangle Wall Mirror MINT
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern mirror boasts sculpted walnut trim and makes an impressive mirror
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Walnut Side Tables
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁 This pair of mid-century walnut side tables
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser Laminate Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A classic Mid Century Modern walnut dresser or sideboard by Lane Furniture Company. This vintage
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Stylish and timeless, this set of four 1960’s Mid-Century Modern walnut dining chairs brings warm
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Super Clean Light American Walnut High Chest of Drawers
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light walnut chest of 5 drawers by Lane.
Walnut
Mid-Century Lane Coffee Table by Warren Church
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely sculpted coffee table features a single drawer with basket woven details, as well as a stylish table base. Oak banded top further showcases Warren Church's iconic desig...
Oak, Walnut
$236Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk Chair or Dining Chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
materials. Crafted in walnut, the chair features a backrest with a graceful curve and distinctive shaping
Walnut
Pair of Warren Church End Table Cabinets for Lane
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage walnut end tables features basket weave fronts as designed by Warren
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Cane Sides
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern coffee table features cane sides and a gorgeous walnut finish. Unique
Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Walnut Coffee Table by Lane
By Andre Bus
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Andre Bus Walnut Coffee Table by Lane Offered is a great Mid-Century Danish
Walnut
American Mid Century Walnut & Glass Lighted Floating Wall Cabinet/Bookcase
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant wall floating cabinet by Lane Furniture with double glass shelves with groove to
Glass, Walnut
1960s Paul McCobb Delineator Walnut Cabinet Nightstand for Lane Altavista
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Walnut Nightstand or Small Cabinet, designed by Paul McCobb for his Delineator Series for
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Lane "Perception" Extendable Dining Table by Warren Church
By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church
Located in Brooklyn, NY
table from Lane Furniture of Altavista, Virginia. Designed for their highly sought-after "Perception
Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Upholstered King Headboard in Walnut with Block Front Nightstands
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut wood headboard for a king bed, with matching and integral patchwork wood relief drop door
Metal
Mid-Century Lane Rhythm Coffee Table
By Young Manufacturing Company, Dixie Furniture Co., United Furniture Corporation, Broyhill, Lane Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
Rhythm collection by Lane. Rectangular in shape and made from warm walnut wood. Sits on walnut tapered
Wood, Walnut
Light American Walnut 9 Drawers Sculptural Protruding Rounded Drawers Faces MINT
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light American Walnut 9 Drawers Sculptural Protruding Rounded Drawers Faces MINT
Oak, Walnut
McCobb Nelson Style Lane Jewelry Chest Cabinet Box Mid Century Modern
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb, George Nelson
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
, Lane. This walnut cabinet has six drawers with chrome pulls and is designed to sit on top of a larger
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Long Rectangle Walnut Parsons Style Coffee Table Mint!
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Long Rectangle Walnut Parsons Style Coffee Table MINT!
Walnut
Vintage Lane Altavista Walnut "Rhythm" Mid Century Modern Square Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Lane Altavista Walnut "Rhythm" Mid Century Modern Square Coffee Table. Circa Mid 20th Century
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Double Door Compartment Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser MINT
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern double door compartment Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser MINT.
Walnut
Vintage Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut Octagonal Stretcher Base Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Lane Mid Century Modern Walnut Octagonal Stretcher Base Coffee Table. Item features cross
Walnut
American MCM Danish Modern Walnut Petit End Cocktail Table With Tiles Accents
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare small cocktail end table in original walnut finish with porcelain tile accents
Porcelain, Walnut
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Sculptural 5 Drawer High Chest Dresser Mint!
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut Mid-Century Modern sculptural 5 drawer high chest dresser mint!
Walnut
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.