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Fabulous 2-Piece Edward Wormley Dunbar Long Low Mid-Century Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous 2 piece long low Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa. This is perfect for you designers who
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Long Low 4 Seat Yellow Tweed Sofa Couch by DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern long low 4 seat low sofa couch by DUX in original Yellow woven tweed
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 25 in W 107 in D 34 in
Mid Century Modern 10 Foot Long Low Angled Sofa Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern 10 foot low angled sofa style of Paul McCobb. Sofa has been reupholstered at one
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian low 4 Seat brown Sofa Couch by DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Scandinavian Modern low 4 seat low sofa couch by DUX in original Dark Brown woven wool
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Magnificent Harvey Probber Style Long Low Curved Four-Seat Sofa, Midcentury
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Harvey Probber style long low curved four-seat sofa. This sofa has an Erwin Lambeth
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Lacy Mid Century Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a long tight upholstered backrest, and a boxed cushion seat, with low profile arms, raised on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a long tight upholstered backrest, and a boxed cushion seat, with low profile arms, raised on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Grey and abstract colored low ceramic sofa table circa 1970 unique piece France
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
France - circa 1970
Low sofa ceramic table 20th century design
Grey and abstract colors ceramic
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Ceramic
H 16.54 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern Elongated Curved Back 90" Sofa on Pencil Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Elongated Curved Back 90" Sofa on Pencil Legs
Offered is an unrestored mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Italien Wooden Rattan Set of 2 Sofas and Chair, Italy 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Italien Wooden Rattan Set of 2 Sofas and Chair, Italy 1970s.
This lovely
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Birch, Upholstery
H 20.08 in W 58.27 in D 33.08 in
Architectural Sofa in Hardwood, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This sofa, designed by Percival Lafer in the 60's, is a striking piece of mid-century Brazilian
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 24.02 in W 76.78 in D 30.32 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
At almost 6' long, the tall back of this mid-century modern sofa creates strong presence along with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Beech
Table, Low, Sofa, Coffee, Specimen, Marble, Pietre Dure, Iron, Marcel Coard 57"L
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
MASSIVE 145CM, 57” LONG, VINTAGE, SPECIMEN MARBLE, TOP UNITED WITH AN IRON BASE IN THE MANNER OF
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Marble
H 16.15 in W 57.09 in D 33.08 in
Isamu Noguchi Freeform Sofa and Ottoman for Vitra, 2000s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Coronado, CA
production example: the 33rd piece produced, to be exact. This long, low, and organic sofa has been newly
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Maple
Light Modern Style Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This long and low vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa is fitted with soft bright colored fabric and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Black Ceramic and Metal Low Coffee Table by Maison Jansen French Decoration
By Maison Jansen
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Maison Jansen
Elegant 20th mid century black ceramic low sofa or coffee table
Realised circa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 29.53 in D 11.82 in
Style of Milo Baughman Oversized Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An oversized modern style sofa in the style of Milo Baughman. The long sofa, low slung with a deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Adrian Pearsall Floating Back Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful long, low, and deep, brown leather floating back sofa by Adrian Pearsall. This sofa has
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, black leather, Italy, 1969.
Although
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Floating Back Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wonderfully long, low and deep upholstered sofa having a floating back and an organic sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Percival Lafer, TESSA Furniture Co, Fred Lowen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Sofa. This particular piece is an
Category
Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rope, Teak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Champagne Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, champagne leather, Italy, 1969
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Wool Bouclé, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” two-seater sofa for Cassina, wool bouclé, Italy, 1969.
Although
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed
By Mel Smilow
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Walnut frame long low sofa or daybed. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Rosewood & Butterscotch Leather MP-163 "Earth" 3-Seater Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Couch
74.5” Long x 32.75” Deep x 34.5” High (15” seat height).
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 34.5 in W 74.5 in D 32.75 in
Illum Wikkelsø "V11" Brown Leather Sofa for Holger Christiansen, Denmark 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
long lines with rounded out edges. The low back and deep seat give the sofa a modern and elegant look
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 91.34 in D 31.89 in
Illum Wikkelsø Model V11 Leather Sofa for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
long lines with rounded out edges. The low back and deep seat give the sofa a modern and elegant look
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 85.04 in D 31.3 in
Leather LC3 Grand Confort Sofa by Le Corbusier & C. Perriand for Cassina (1/2)
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Izegem, VWV
cushions provides a comfortable seating experience. With its low seat and wide armrests, the LC3 sofa is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 24.41 in W 66.15 in D 28.75 in
60s Low Slung Style Sectional Tapered Legs Aqua Green Crushed Velvet Upholstery
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s Low Slung Style Sectional With Thick Wooden Tapered Legs And Aqua Green Crushed Velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33.5 in W 84 in D 37 in
Table Slab Single Piece Elm Sculpture
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
perfect height for sofas and armchairs.
A single piece, 'slab', elm coffee or low table. The one piece
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Elm
Rio Table, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
The historic Rio design low table combines uncommon beauty and utmost functionality in an asymmetrical
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Low Coffee or Sofa Table , circa 1970
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
mid-20th century design.
Original and elegant stoneware ceramic low coffee or sofa table.
Elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
H 15.75 in W 33.08 in D 17.33 in
Gio Ponti Style Low Coffee Table Tapered Legs Walnut Mid-Century Modern Italy 70
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
.
A Classic Sofa Table Mid-Century Modern from Italy.
Restored condition and ready for a new Home.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 14 in W 60.5 in D 20.5 in
20th century design low abstract ceramic sofa or coffee table circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Unique Piece - signed
French 20th century design
Low ceramic coffee or sofa table realised circa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lowboys
Materials
Ceramic
Tables 4cm 1 1/2' Slab Single Piece Low Trestle Ends 61cm 24" Long 30cm 12" High
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
perfect height for sofas and armchairs.
A pair of single piece, 'slab', elm coffee or low tables. The
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
H 11.82 in W 24.02 in D 13.39 in
Mid-Century Modern walnut rectangular coffee table
By American of Martinsville
Located in Charleston, SC
top. This is a long and low table that will pair nicely with a low profile sofa. It's solid and sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Long Midcentury Coffee Table with Dual Drawer Storage
By American of Martinsville
Located in Trenton, NJ
This long and low midcentury coffee table from American of Martinsville features a furable faux
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Mid Century Slatted Wood Bench Coffee Table George Nelson Style
By George Nelson
Located in Baltimore, MD
Amazing Mid-Century Modern George Nelson style slat bench coffee table. Classic slat wood coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Mirror, Leather
H 31.5 in W 54.73 in D 24.81 in
Square Aluminum Profile Metal Frame Glass Top Coffee Side Table Long Rectangle
By Brueton, Milo Baughman, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square Bauhaus Aluminum Profile Metal Frame 3/4" Glass Top Coffee Side Table Long Rectangle.
Low
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 16 in W 44 in D 15 in
MCM Daybed Sofa Walnut Frame with Arms & Gray-Blue Upholstery & Stram Springs
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid Century Modern) daybed sofa with a square walnut frame & poly
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 80.5 in D 33 in
1950s Vintage Mel Bogart Daybed for Felmore Sofa Daybed
By Mel Bogart
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautiful Low Slung Sofa With Beautiful Mid Century Lines.
The Original Muted Blue Upholstery Is In Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
LC3 Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
and wide armrests, the LC3 sofa is the perfect place to relax after a long day. The chair's design is
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” three-seater sofa for Cassina, original brown leather and chromed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
firmly associated with the next decade, when its popularity peaked. "Soriana" is low and invites you to
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Antique Print of the Blue Whiting Fish by J. Couch, circa 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Couch's "Fishes of the British Islands," a work by a significant figure in the field of 19th-century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Geometric "S1" Lounge Chair, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
characterized Brazilian furniture design in the mid-20th century.
Lafer's designs are often recognized for
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 15.75 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
Leather LC3 Grand Confort Sofa by Le Corbusier & C. Perriand for Cassina (1/2)
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Izegem, VWV
comfortable seating experience. With its low seat and wide armrests, the LC3 sofa is the perfect place to
Category
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Settees
Materials
Chrome
H 24.41 in W 66.15 in D 28.75 in
Walnut Side Table, Designed and Handcrafted by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
! You'll find that the longer you have this accent end table, the more you use it. Not only is it great for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Ash, Walnut, Hardwood
Walnut Accent Table, Designed and Handcrafted by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
! You'll find that the longer you have this accent end table, the more you use it. Not only is it great for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Ash, Walnut, Hardwood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Nightstand by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
By Claudio Salocchi
Located in Weesp, NL
bars. The archetypical “sofa” Paione was designed in 1968 with low and deep modular elements that
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 22.45 in W 22.84 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Slate Top Coffee Table by Jack Cartwright for Founders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
addition to any seating area, offering a long and low cocktail table that works great with any modern sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Slate
Organic Modern Walnut Slab Coffee Table 1960's
Located in New York, NY
would look perfect also as a low table behind a sofa, a perfect opportunity to style and build up
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
RESTORED DANiSH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 HARDWOOD LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR
By Arne Vodder
Located in GB
-century Brazilian Rosewood which is now an endangered species and can no long be harvested, the supports
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.34 in W 30.32 in D 30.52 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
materials. The design will suit long and low sofas as for an example Togo or De Sede.
The middle of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Swedish Farmhouse Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
combined simplicity with sophistication. Rendered in a low-contrast muted color palette of warm earth tones
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nesting Cocktail Tables - White Ash handmade by Fernweh Woodworking Set of Three
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
Eye-catching joinery paired with usefulness! You'll find that the longer you have this accent end
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Ash, Walnut, Hardwood
Nesting End Tables in Charcoal Ash handmade by Fernweh Woodworking, Set of Three
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
that the longer you have this accent end table, the more you use it. Not only is it great for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Ash, Walnut, Hardwood
Tripod Table in White Ash Wood, Cocktail Nesting Table by Fernweh Woodworking
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
! You'll find that the longer you have this accent end table, the more you use it. Not only is it great for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Table w Alexandra Kasuba Tiles, c 1949, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
either as a long coffee or cocktail table or a low console / media table placed against a wall. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 84 in D 21 in
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Long And Low Midcentury Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic long and low midcentury sofa available at 1stDibs. Each long and low midcentury sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. If you’re shopping for a long and low midcentury sofa, we have 42 options in-stock, while there are 79 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer long and low midcentury sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A long and low midcentury sofa made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made long and low midcentury sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier, Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Fernweh Woodworking are consistently popular.
How Much is a Long And Low Midcentury Sofa?
Prices for a long and low midcentury sofa start at $600 and top out at $38,600 with the average selling for $6,350.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
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