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Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France,  1950s. Original Mathieu
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Original French Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot Attrib., 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. attributed to be Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Original French Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot Attrib., 1950
Original French Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot Attrib., 1950
$1,122 Sale Price
24% Off
H 1.3 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France,  1950s. Original Mathieu
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France,  1950s. Original Mathieu
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

In the Style of Mathieu Mategot Serving Cart with Removable Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
dedicated spots for bottles. In the style of Mathieu Mategot in white perforated enameled metal.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mathieu Matégot Yellow and Black Trolley, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Trolley designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France), circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Yellow and Black Trolley, circa 1950
Mathieu Matégot Yellow and Black Trolley, circa 1950
$4,308 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 in
Outdoor Serve Table with Sheet Metal Perforated Rectangular Tray, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Antwerp, BE
removable rectangular tray incorporating a wrought iron bottle holder and one magazine holder. Two -wheeled
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Outdoor Serve Table with Sheet Metal Perforated Rectangular Tray, 1950s
Outdoor Serve Table with Sheet Metal Perforated Rectangular Tray, 1950s
$1,818 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25.6 in W 38.19 in D 23.63 in
Mathieu Matégot Perforated Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Stockton, NJ
A Mathieu Matégot metal perforated tray. This rare example includes thick brass banding.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mathieu Matégot Perforated Tray
Mathieu Matégot Perforated Tray
$1,725
H 3.25 in W 14 in D 9 in
A Mathieu Mategot Cocktail Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Conwy, GB
Pierced metal cocktail tray, with a brass trim and snaking handles by Mathieu Matégot. Matégot was
Category

Mid-20th Century French Decorative Baskets

Materials

Brass

A Mathieu Mategot Cocktail Tray
A Mathieu Mategot Cocktail Tray
$652
H 14.6 in W 9 in D 0.9 in
Metal Tray by Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Berlin, DE
Tray by Mathieu Matégot in perforated metal sheet.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Metal Tray by Mathieu Matégot
Metal Tray by Mathieu Matégot
$950
H 1.19 in W 19.3 in D 11.42 in
Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A French 1950’s pierced metal round tray by Mathieu Mategot. Original paint. Minor paint loss and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot
Mathieu Mategot
$803
H 0.79 in Dm 12.8 in
Rare Mathieu Matégot Red Tray, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare Tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Mategot, France. With rare mategot
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Rare Mathieu Matégot Red Tray, circa 1950
Rare Mathieu Matégot Red Tray, circa 1950
$2,393 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.4 in W 18.71 in D 13.98 in
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France), circa
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray, circa 1950
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray, circa 1950
$2,393 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.19 in W 15.36 in D 21.26 in
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Enameled metal tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot (France), circa
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray, circa 1950
Mathieu Matégot Enameled Metal Tray, circa 1950
$852 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.19 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A large black pierced metal tray by Mathieu Mategot. Some paint loss and minor rust marks.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s
Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray c.1950’s
$1,057
H 1.19 in W 15.36 in D 25.2 in
Perforated sheet metal tray by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow perforated sheet metal tray by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s. Rectangular shape with side scrolls
Category

Mid-20th Century European Industrial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Perforated sheet metal tray by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
Perforated sheet metal tray by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
$1,340
H 0.99 in W 18.12 in D 13.39 in
Perforated Metal Tray in the style of Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the style of Mathieu Mategot from France. Perfect vide poche for keys or jewelry.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mathieu Mategot Style Perforated Metal Tray with Handles
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage tray embodies the elegance of Mathieu Mategot's design aesthetic, featuring perforated
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mathieu Mategot Style Perforated Metal Tray with Handles
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant vintage tray in the style of Mathieu Mategot features a beautifully perforated metal
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Round Black Metal Tray Designed by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Black metal tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot, France, circa 1950
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Black Round Metal Tray Designed by Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Black metal Tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Matégot, France, circa 1950
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot Black Perforated Metal Serving Tray with Rolled Edge Frame
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mathieu Mategot black perforated sheet metal serving tray with rounded rolled edged frame. In
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sheet Metal

White Round Perforated Metal Tray by Mathieu Mategot, France, c. 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York City, NY
Exquisite white round perforated metal tray by Mathieu Matégot, France, circa 1950s.
Category

20th Century French Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

French Modernist Brass Tray "HOLE Pattern" in Style of Mathieu Matégot, 1970s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. In style of Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France, 1970s. This original vintage tray
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Brass

xxl 51x36cm Metal and brass Tray element by Mathieu Matégot, France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Tray element with hole pattern Designer and Producer: Mathieu Mategot Origin
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Perforated Mategot Style Footed Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in North Miami, FL
Round, footed table bowl in white perforated metal - in the style of Matthieu Mategot.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Original Metal Tray Mathieu Matégot Style, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Tray element with hole pattern Producer: Vereinigte Werkstätten München Origin
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Midcentury Mategot Trays with Brass Rims
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 perforated metal trays, in original paint with brass rims. By Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950
Category

Mid-20th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 3 Midcentury Mategot Trays with Brass Rims
Set of 3 Midcentury Mategot Trays with Brass Rims
$2,142 / set
H 22.84 in W 15.36 in D 1.58 in
Pilastro Attributed Mategot Style White Enameled Perforated Metal Serving Tray
By Mathieu Matégot, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mategot style white enameled perforated metal serving tray, attributed to Pilastro. In original
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

1960s White Bar Cart / Tea Trolley with Wicker Basket and Removable Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Cork, IE
making this cart a reminiscent of the the carts by Mathieu Matégot. The attached wicker basket on the
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

little Modernist TIKI Brass and bamboo Tray Element by Grasoli, Germany, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Tray element with bamboo handle Producer: Grasoli, Germany Origin: Germany
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Side Table in Perforated White Lacquered Metal With Removable Tray, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
French side table in perforated white lacquered metal with removable tray, 1950s. Overall good to
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Metal

Round Three Tier Perforated and Wrought Iron Metal Serving Cart Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round perforated metal cylinder shape serving cart on wheels.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Perforated Metal Tray and Bowl
By Mathieu Matégot, Richard Galef
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in design to Mathieu Mategot's perforated trays and Richard Galef's work for Ravenware, including the
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

Vintage Perforated Metal Tray and Bowl
Vintage Perforated Metal Tray and Bowl
$325 / set
H 2.5 in W 9.5 in D 15.5 in
Mathieu Matégot Magazine Rack or Stand or Tray in Black and Brass France, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent Mathieu Matégot magazine tray in excellent condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

1950s Perforated Metal Minimalist Architects Side Table Serving Tray Cabinmodern
By Mathieu Matégot, Richard Galef
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Model No. TS400 Tray Table. Rare side table, surface measures 17.5 wide and 11.5 deep.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Original French Metal Tray "Rigituelle" in Style of Mathieu Mategot, 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray. In style of Mathieu Mategot. Origin: France,  1960s. This original vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Miami, FL
Mathieu Mategot serving tray, two tone, brass trim and lacquered perforated steel.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mathieu Mategot Tray
Mathieu Mategot Tray
$600
H 2 in W 17 in D 11.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Mathieu Mategot Tray Table, Trolley, Ca. 1960s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Schagen, NL
Striking bar cart or serving table, designed by Mathieu Matégot, ca. the 1950s.-1960s. The piece
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

White Lacquered Metal Tray Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in lyon, FR
White lacquered metal tray Mathieu Mategot circa 1950 Rectangular structure in white lacquered
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

White Lacquered Metal Tray Mathieu Mategot
White Lacquered Metal Tray Mathieu Mategot
$418
H 1.19 in W 13.39 in D 9.85 in
Metal tray par Mathieu Matégot France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in PARIS, FR
From the 1940s, he spontaneously introduced the notion of creation and aesthetics in the production of everyday objects, favoring rattan and metal. His stroke of genius was to use, ...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Post-Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sheet Metal

Mathieu Matégot Enameled Plate or Tray by Atelier Mategot, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Ghent, BE
Enameled metal plate designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Atelier Mategot (France), circa
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Enameled Metal Tray by Mathieu Mategot, circa 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Enameled metal tray designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Ateliers Mathieu Matégot (France
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Serving Trolley with Trays in the Style of Mathieu Mathegot, 1950-1955
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Dimensions: 66 x 48 x 40 cm. Year: 1950-1955. Condition: Good. Shipping is not included in price. Shipping by DHL.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Serving Tables

Mathieu Mategot Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s French - Mathieu Mategot Perforated Tray
Category

Vintage 1950s French Tableware

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot Tray
Mathieu Mategot Tray
$1,200
H 1 in W 17 in D 11 in
Mathieu Mategot Tray in Metal
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Mategot tray in black laquered metal and cane handles. Original vintage condition with a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot Tray in Metal
Mathieu Mategot Tray in Metal
$897
H 1.97 in W 15.36 in D 21.26 in
Mathieu Mategot Style Rolling Bar Cart with Removable Trays
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pilastro rolling serving cart with removable black metal tray and red perforated bottle box. Both
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Style Bar Cart by Pilastro with Removable Trays
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
metal lower shelf with newly powder coated black and red enameled removable metal trays. Beautiful and
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot Style Metal Bar Cart by Pilastro
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perforated white enameled metal bar cart with removable black enameled perforated metal tray. In
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot Style Metal Bar Cart by Pilastro
Mathieu Mategot Style Metal Bar Cart by Pilastro
$995
H 26 in W 29.75 in D 16.25 in
Tray by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A rigitule circular tray by Mathieu Mategot France, Circa 1955
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Iron

Tray by Mathieu Mategot
Tray by Mathieu Mategot
$1,071
H 1.19 in Dm 15.75 in
Tray by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A perforated metal tray by Mathieu Mategot France, circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Tray by Mathieu Mategot
Tray by Mathieu Mategot
$933
H 1.19 in Dm 17.72 in
Mathieu Matégot Serving Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mathieu Matégot serving tray. Measures 24.5" wide from handle to handle, 20.5" wide not including
Category

Vintage 1960s French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Serving Tray
Mathieu Matégot Serving Tray
$600
H 1.5 in W 24.5 in D 13.75 in
Mathieu Mategot Black Metal Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mathieu Mategot black metal tray.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Perforated Paper Trays
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French metal perforated trays by Mathieu Matégot. Two available, sold and priced individually.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot Perforated Paper Trays
Mathieu Matégot Perforated Paper Trays
$1,200 / item
H 3.25 in W 19.75 in D 13.25 in
Circular Tray by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A circular rigitule tray by Mathieu Mategot France, mid 20th Century 3 cm high by 32 cm diameter
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Circular Tray by Mathieu Mategot
Circular Tray by Mathieu Mategot
$1,084
H 1.19 in Dm 12.6 in
Original Mathieu Mategot Perforated Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in North Miami, FL
As found in France, this all vintage and original painted perforated metal tray is asymmetrical in
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

Original Mathieu Mategot Perforated Tray
Original Mathieu Mategot Perforated Tray
$1,500
H 1 in W 16 in D 21.5 in
Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
A French 1950’s pierced metal tray with rope detail rim. Some paint loss and minor rust marks.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray
Mathieu Mategot pierced metal tray
$659
H 1.58 in Dm 11.42 in
Perforated Metal Tray by Mathieu Mategot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mathieu Mategot from France.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal

Perforated Metal Tray by Mathieu Mategot
Perforated Metal Tray by Mathieu Mategot
$895
H 0.75 in W 14.5 in D 9.25 in
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Mathieu Mategot Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mathieu mategot tray for your home. Each mathieu mategot tray for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and natural fiber. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mathieu mategot tray — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mathieu mategot tray, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mathieu mategot tray has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mathieu Matégot, Pilastro and Tjerk Reijenga are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mathieu Mategot Tray?

A mathieu mategot tray can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,042, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $7,630.

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.