Bar Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bar stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the renowned Les Arcs Ski Resort in France during the
Chrome
$1,747 / item
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 14.97 in
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Dal Vera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand by Dal Vera
Chrome
$4,800
H 35.83 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in
Set of 2 'Les Arcs' Stools Selected by Charlotte Perriand in Patinated Leather
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Meer, VAN
Set of 2 'Les Arcs' Stools Selected by Charlotte Perriand in Patinated Leather and Chromed Metal
Metal, Chrome
$1,200
H 27.96 in W 16.34 in D 16.74 in
Patinated Leather Low Stool Selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1970's
By Dal Vera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A lovely low bar stool, selected for Les Arcs ski resort in the 1960's by Charlotte Perriand The
Steel, Chrome
Les Arcs Bar Stool for Les Arcs
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
1960s / France Size W410 D390 H905 SH757 / W400 D360 H840 SH685 mm Les Arcs Bar Stool designed
Steel
$2,240 / set
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Set/4 Midcentury Elm French Stools in the Style of Charlotte Perriand France, 50s
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Set/4 of four-legged French stools in the style of Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski resort
Elm
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Foldable One Person Lounge Chair and Sofa Bed from Perriand Les Arcs, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the chairs and bar stools by the Dutch firm Rohé (which are often mistakenly attributed to Perriand
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Bar Stools, 'Les Arcs'
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather, tubular chrome, attributed to Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s Superb set of
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Bar Stools for Les Arcs, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and wanted pair of 3 bar stools by Charlotte Perriand for Ski resort Les Arcs in 1960
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Bar Stools Les Arc Ski Resort France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Charlotte Perriand bar stool Les Arc ski resort France.
Chrome
Cognac Leather Bar Stools Style 'Les Arcs' Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather, tubular chrome, attributed to Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s Superb set of two
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Charlotte Perriand bar stool Les Arc ski resort France.
Chrome
Sold
H 36.62 in W 13.39 in D 15.36 in
Bar stools Selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two bar stools selected by Charlotte Perriand for the famous Ski Resort Les Arcs, France
Chrome
Sold
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Charlotte Perriand leather bar stools Les Arcs Ski Resort France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautifully shaped set of three bar stools used by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort
Metal
Set of 4 les Arcs bar stools , Charlotte Perriand 1960, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 les arcs Bar stools made for the Ski resort Les Arcs in 1960. Beautifuly worn leather seat
Leather
Sold
H 40.16 in W 13.78 in D 16.15 in
Bar Stools Selected for Les Arcs Charlotte Perriand Style France, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for a nice set of 4 high bar stools selected for Les Arcs, France, 1960. So this was the
Chrome
High Bar Stool by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
stool that is very unusual and sought after, designed by Perriand for and used in the Ski Resort Les
Chrome
Sold
H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Charlotte Perriand bar stools in leather Les Arcs Ski Resort France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped bar stools used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, France 1960. These
Metal
Les Arcs Stools Used by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of bar stools used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, France, 1960. The
Chrome
Bar Stools - Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort in France, 1960, these iconic stools feature
Chrome
Sold
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Charlotte Perriand set of six bar stools Les Arcs Ski Resort France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautifully shaped set of six bar stools used by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort in
Metal
Charlotte Perriand attributed stools for Les Arcs France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice set of bar stools attributed to Charlotte Perriand. These are very similar to the know
Chrome
Sold
H 35.83 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
Charlotte Perriand set of four bar stools in leather Les Arcs France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped bar stools used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, France 1960. These
Metal
Sold
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Charlotte Perriand set of three bar stools in leather Les Arcs France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped set of three bar stools used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, France
Metal
Sold
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Pair of bar stools selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped pair of beautiful shaped bar stools used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Leather Bar Stools
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Charlotte Perriand leather bar stools. Barstools for the French ski resort Les Arcs 1960. Set
Sold
H 43.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Set of 3 Charlotte Perriand Style Les Arcs Chrome and Black Leather Bar Stools
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 high bar stools in the style of the Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs stools. These stools have
Chrome
Bar Stools by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These bar stools were designed by Charlotte Perriand for Ski Resort ‘Les Arcs’ in France in the
Sold
H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort, One High Bar Stool
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning stool, designer Charlotte Perriand used these in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, circa 1960. This
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in L 37.41 in
Selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort, Six High Bar Stools
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of six stools, designer Charlotte Perriand used these in the Ski Resort Les Arcs
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort, Two High Bar Stools
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of two stools, designer Charlotte Perriand used these in the Ski Resort Les Arcs
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in L 33.08 in
Two High Bar Stools Selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of two stools, designer Charlotte Perriand used these in the Ski Resort Les Arcs
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 28.35 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
3x Leather Bar Stool for Les Arc Ski Resort, Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Dal Vera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in The Hague, NL
Bar stools designed by Charlotte Perriand for the renowned Les Arcs Ski Resort in France during the
Metal
Sold
H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
2x Leather Bar Stool for Les Arc Ski Resort, Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Dal Vera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in The Hague, NL
Bar stools designed by Charlotte Perriand for the renowned Les Arcs Ski Resort in France during the
Metal
Sold
H 37.8 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
3x Leather Bar Stool for Les Arc Ski Resort, Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Dal Vera, Charlotte Perriand
Located in The Hague, NL
Bar stools designed by Charlotte Perriand for the renowned Les Arcs Ski Resort in France during the
Metal
Sold
H 36.62 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
Charlotte Perriand for "Les Arc" Original Leather Barstool, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in The Hague, NL
Bar stool selected by Charlotte Perriand for the furnishing of the chalets in the luxury “Les Arcs
Chrome
Pair of Bar Stools Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These bar stools were selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort in France. The
Steel
Iconic Bar Stool in the Style of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This bar stool was selected for Ski Resort ‘Les Arcs’ in France in the 1960s. It has a tubular
Chrome
Sold
H 36.23 in W 4.73 in L 36.23 in
Set of 4 Leather Barstools Selected by Charlotte Perriand for "Les Arc"
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 bar stools selected by Charlotte Perriand for the furnishing of the chalets in the luxury
Chrome
Perriand Style Les Arc Cognac Leather Barstools, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charlotte Perriand; Les Arc; Leather; Barstools; Stools; 1960s Design; Architecture; Architect
Steel
Sold
H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Charlotte Perriand set of three bar stools Les Arcs Ski Resort France 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped set of three beautiful shaped bar stools used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
Metal
Bar Stools in Leather and Chrome Set of 3, France, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and elegant set of 3 bar stools, often attributed to a design by Charlotte Perriand
Chrome
Bar stools in leather and chrome set of 2 France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
chairs that Charlotte Perriand selected for the Les Arcs ski resort. Made with high-quality chrome-plated
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stools with Angeled Back
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the famous 'Les Arcs' stools by French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand that were designed as
Chrome
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stools
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frames. Inspired by the famous 'Les Arcs' stools by French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand
Chrome
Sold
H 35.44 in W 16.15 in D 15.36 in
Charlotte Perriand Selected Les Arcs Bar Stools - 1960's - set of 2
By Les Arcs
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
space, these Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs Bar Stools are a testament to enduring design excellence. Own a
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Style Bar Stools, Les Arcs, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of 4 bar stools selected for and used at Les Arcs ski resort, France, 1960. The stools
Metal
Les Arcs Bar Stools Used by Charlotte Perriand, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of bar stools used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, France 1960. The
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Attributed Les Arcs Bar Stools, France, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for a nice pair of bar stools used by Charlotte Perriand for the ski resort she designed in
Chrome
Les Arcs Ski Resort Bar Stools Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Set of 2 great shaped bar stools used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, France 1960
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Bar Stools Les Arcs Ski Resort, France, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice set of two beautiful shaped bar stools used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort
Chrome
Sold
H 37.8 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Bar stool selected by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs Ski Resort France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped bar stool used by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, France 1960. The
Chrome
Sold
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Selected by Charlotte Perriand for The Les Arcs Ski Resort, Two High Bar Stools
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of stools two, designer Charlotte Perriand used these in the Ski Resort Les Arcs
Metal, Steel
Sold
H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
High Bar Stool Selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning stool, designer Charlotte Perriand used these in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, circa 1960
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort, Four High Bar Stools
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of four stools, designer Charlotte Perriand used these in the Ski Resort Les Arcs
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort, One High Bar Stool
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning stool, designer Charlotte Perriand used these in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, circa 1960. This
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort, Four High Bar Stools
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of four stools, designer Charlotte Perriand used these in the Ski Resort Les Arcs
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort, Six High Bar Stools
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of six stools, designer Charlotte Perriand used these in the Ski Resort Les Arcs
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 33.86 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Two High Bar Stools Selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of two stools, designer Charlotte Perriand used these in the Ski Resort Les Arcs
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs Ski Resort, Two High Bar Stools
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Markington, GB
Charlotte Perriand used these in the Ski Resort Les Arcs, circa 1960. These stools were commissioned to be
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
3x Leather Bar Stool for Les Arc Ski Resort, Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera
Located in The Hague, NL
Bar stools designed by Charlotte Perriand for the renowned Les Arcs Ski Resort in France during the
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
4x Leather Bar Stool for Les Arc Ski Resort, Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera
Located in The Hague, NL
Bar stools designed by Charlotte Perriand for the renowned Les Arcs Ski Resort in France during the
Metal
Sold
H 37.21 in W 16.15 in D 16.93 in
Charlotte Perriand for "Les Arc" Original Leather Barstool, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in The Hague, NL
Bar stool selected by Charlotte Perriand for the furnishing of the chalets in the luxury “Les Arcs
Chrome
Reyes Counter Stool in Walnut with Black Leather
By Martell Woodworks
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a walnut counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid walnut with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rounded edges. The leather is ...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting ....
Steel
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$3,375
H 33.08 in W 24.61 in D 24.41 in
Henning Kjærnulf 'Kurul' Armchair in Oak and Rubelli Bouclé, Denmark, 1960s
By EG Kvaliteet, Henning Kjærnulf, Rubelli
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking armchair was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf in the 1960s. This particular model, named Kurul, was produced by EG Kvalitetsmøbel in Denmark. The chair bears the ma...
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Table Lamps w/ Sculptural Metal Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Phil-Mar is a perfect blend of bold design and expert craftsmanship. The ceramic body features a vibrant orange glaze with textured lav...
Metal
Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of compas counter stools or high chairs, wood and rope. In the mood of Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani.
Wood, Rope
$2,796Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 21.66 in W 24.61 in D 14.18 in
Fully Restored Pair of Italian Bedside Tables with Glass Top, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of nightstands, manufactured in Italy during the fifties Set of two nightstands, Italy, 1950s We have carried out a long and complete restoration on these bedside tables a...
Glass, Wood
$290 / item
H 8.8 in Dm 5.3 in
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons
By Carlo Nason, Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Carlo Nason 'Gelato' Portable Table Lamp in Mint Glass for Established & Sons Originally designed in the 1960s by Murano-based Carlo Nason, 'Gelato' has been re-engineered into a pl...
Blown Glass
Unavailable|$9,490 / item
H 40 in W 63.5 in D 88.5 in
AB5 - Queen Size Contemporary Walnut Floating Platform Bed
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
A contemporary, handmade, floating platform bed with headboard and footboard. Solid hardwood bed frame and black opaque lacquered mdf platform base. Shown in solid walnut with blac...
Hardwood, Walnut
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
$1,750 / item
H 31.25 in W 22.75 in D 22 in
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Made in the U...
Fabric, Walnut
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...
Leather
$960 / item
H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Opaline Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights, Italy, 1970s (14 Available, Priced per Fixture) Description: Offered here is a set of Mid-Century Modern lights made in Ita...
Metal
Flecto Fireplace Andirons by Muhly Studio
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a love for wood-burning fires and the timeless experience of tending to them and gathering fireside, the Austin-based Muhly designed a series of objects to bring artful d...
Steel
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.
Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.
“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone.
Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces, even if we’re talking about a stool that is far less sculptural than the gracefully curving molded plywood shells that make up Sōri Yanagi’s provocative Butterfly stool.
Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.
Stools are smaller pieces of seating as compared to armchairs or dining chairs and can add depth as well as functionality to a space that you’ve set aside for entertaining. For a splash of color, consider the Stool 60, a pioneering work of bentwood by Finnish architect and furniture maker Alvar Aalto. It’s manufactured by Artek and comes in a variety of colored seats and finishes.
Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.
Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
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The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.
The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.
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