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MCM Heywood Wakefield School Twin Bed Frame, 20th Century
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield School twin bed offers horizontally reeded headboard and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
Danish MCM rosewood queen size platform bed with floating nightstands
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Queen Size Platform Bed with floating nightstands.
Stunning set
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company MCM Station Wagon Full Bed Frame
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Mid Century Station Wagon Full Bed Frame
This bed frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 34.75 in W 57 in D 80 in
1971 MCM Lane Headboard Tower Suite Collection Full/Queen Bed Rosewood & Walnut
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
-1971.
Sometimes the best thing to do first thing in the morning is go right back to bed! And honestly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
H 40.25 in W 61 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Red Lion Table Co. Full Bed Headboard MCM Sculptural
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern headboard by Red Lion Table Company.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 60 in D 3 in
Heritage Henredon MCM Full Walnut Headboard + Footboard
Located in Kensington, MD
Heritage Henredon MCM Full Walnut Headboard + Footboard
Additional information:
Material
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Vintage MCM Headboard Queen by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
vintage MCM headboard by American of
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mirror, Wood
African Yellow Wood King Bed Frame
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Rare Vintage MCM
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Jack Cartwright for Founders MCM Danish Modern Walnut Full Headboard
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Cartwright for founders MCM danish modern solid walnut double headboard
Featuring a padded front and lid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Danish MCM Long Rosewood Teak Headboard with Attached Storage Nightstands, 70s
Located in Madison, WI
Very sought after Original Vintage Danish Modern Solid Teak Rosewood King Bed + Attachable
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
H 36 in W 18 in D 126 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Walnut and Leather Twin Headboards
By George Nelson
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Iconic George Nelson for Herman Miller twin walnut headboards with full grain beige leather inset panels with tufting. The paneled doors lower to reveal shelf storage perfect for bo...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Walnut
MCM Drexel Declaration Full Size Headboard by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration full size walnut headboard by Kipp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 41 in W 56 in D 2 in
Stanley Furniture Mid Century Brutalist Style Oak King Size Headboard MCM
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Stanley Furniture King Size Paneled Oak Headboard. Features brutalist styling paneling set between two posts. Marked 480244, 512 8 along backside.
Category
Late 20th Century Brutalist Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban Full Headboard
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Urban Suburban full headboard
This headboard measures: 58 wide x 2 deep x 31 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
1960s 1970s Danish Modern Mid Century Teak Queen Bed With Excellent Storage
Located in Madison, WI
Very beautiful teak danish Queen bed with two pillow or extra linen storage compartments in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 65.75 in D 91.5 in
Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950's
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid century Modern full size bed , designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball as part
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 78.5 in D 58.25 in
Mid-Century Walnut and Cane Headboard- King
By Unagusta
Located in Trenton, NJ
associated with vintage pieces, while the contrast of the cane panels add extra mcm charm.
Choosing this
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Brass Finish King Size Headboard
By Gio Ponti, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
choices, this MCM King Size Headboard is more than a piece of furniture – it's an artful statement of
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Guy Rogers 1970s Sofa Bed Teak Tweed Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Guy Rogers
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Guy Rogers 1970s Sofa Bed Mid Century Teak Vintage Retro MCM
Stunning 1970s sofa bed
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair Franklin Shockey Sculptured Pine Twin Beds + 1 Night stand King Size MCM
By Franklin Shockey Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two beds and single nightstand were produced in the 1970s by the Franklin Shockey Company for their
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 41 in D 81 in
Danish GE6 Sofa Bed By Hans Wegner For Getama Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Danish GE6 Sofa Bed by Hans Wegner for Getama
The model GE6 Daybed designed by Hans J
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Teak
H 30.32 in W 76.78 in D 33.86 in
Vintage MCM Sofa Tuxedo Style
Located in Lake Worth, FL
our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage mcm sofa Tuxedo Style
Featuring
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton
American MCM / BOHO Iron & Wicker Circular Magazine Rack / Catch All
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique American MCM / BOHO iron and wicker circular magazine rack / catch all / cat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
Greaves & Thomas Davenport Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Greaves and Thomas Davenport Sofa Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
A
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Foam, Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 24.02 in
Vintage MCM Rosewood Nightstand End Table by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
the top drawer is slightly smaller than the bottom. It will be fantastic beside your bed used as a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Cork Rounded Edge Square End Table Side Table Cocktail Table MCM
By Pace Collection, Karl Springer, Paul Evans, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
and wood. It will be great in a small area, bathroom, or by the bed.
Condition:
In great vintage
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Cork
H 21.75 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Black Syroco Parsons Style Console Table...Wall-Mount MCM Two-Legged Side Table
By Syroco
Located in Chicago, IL
. Versatile console style that is great for shallow spaces next to a bed or chair -- it must be flush against
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 24 in W 16 in D 12 in
MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Joyful vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 46.25 in W 15 in D 15 in
Vintage MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style of Marbro Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Enjoyable vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Art Deco figural jester or harlequin table lamps in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 40.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
MCM Grand Haven Chair by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge in Blue Fabric
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in Topeka, KS
convertible sofa beds leading into full manufacturing of all kinds of case and upholstered goods. They are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
H 34.75 in W 23.25 in D 28 in
Neo-Classical Revival Silver Pewter Finish Metal Upholstered Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
cushion. Perfect for foot of the bed or entry foyer, or any where where you could use extra seating
Category
Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Bachelors Chest by Leslie Diamond Conant Ball Modern Mates c 1950's
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Please view the companion bed, desk, and highboy, plus our
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 33.25 in W 32 in D 18 in
XL Mid-Century Modern Teak Light Fixture by Kristian Frederiksen for Torring
By Torring Mobelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
. This unique and rare piece goes great in any MCM room and works especially well over a bed or as the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Teak
H 5.5 in W 111 in D 7.5 in
American of Martinsville Vintage Mid Century Modern Pair of Nightstands c. 1960s
By American of Martinsville
Located in Denville, NJ
representation of the era, skillfully combining elements of American MCM with Danish Modern styles. Crafted from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 25 in W 21 in D 20 in
Vintage MCM Heywood Wakefield Queen Bed Frame.
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic MCM vintage queen bedframe. Made by the iconic Heywood Wakefield. A chic and classic
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cork Platform Bed & Headboard MCM Postmodern Retro 70s 80s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage California King Cork Platform Bed & Headboard.
Very rare cork vintage platform bed. The
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cork
Westnofa Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Floating Platform Bed with Nightstands MCM
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Westnofa Platform Queen size bed with floating nightstands, circa 1970s. Made from Brazilian
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
H 29.5 in W 108 in D 83 in
Vintage Cork Queen Size Platform Bed & Headboard MCM 70s 80s Postmodern Retro
By Paul Evans
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Queen Cork Platform Bed & Headboard.
Very rare cork vintage platform bed. The bed is in
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cork
H 12 in W 72 in D 84 in
Kent Coffey Mid-Century Modern Eloquence Sculptural Walnut Full Double Bed MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage sculptural shaped full size bed by Kent Coffee. Made from continental walnut with tapered
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 34.5 in W 83 in D 58 in
Mid Century Giovanni Offredi Saporiti Italia Modern Leather King Wave Bed MCM
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Dayton, OH
"Iconic Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Saporiti Italian king size ""Wave"" bed by Giovanni Offredi
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather
H 30.5 in W 79.5 in D 92 in
Vintage MCM Spun Fiberglass Queen Headboard
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
A vintage coastal queen headboard. A chic spun fiberglass arched design. Comes complete with a little built in shelf for your phone or book. Done in the manner of Russell Woodard. Ac...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fiberglass
KENT COFFEY Impact MCM Walnut King Size Headboard
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid Century Modern king size headboard by Kent Coffey, of Lenoir, North Carolina, USA, from their Impact line. Solid walnut with banded dual panel headrest panels and metal bracket...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
MCM Brutalist style lane staccato king size headboard
By Paul Evans
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Lane furniture staccato series king size headboard
Gorgeous brutalist style in the manner of Paul Evans king size headboard.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak, Walnut
MCM Teak King Headboard by SUN CABINET Co
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage Mid-Century Mod...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Full Murphy Bed
Located in Countryside, IL
Midcentury walnut and brass full murphy bed
Measures: 76.5 wide x 17 deep x 40.5 high
See below
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Robert Baron for Glenn of California MCM Queen Headboard & Floating Nightstands
By Robert Baron, Glenn of California
Located in Countryside, IL
Robert Baron for Glenn of California Mid Century queen headboard with floating nightstands
Headboard measures: 118.5 wide x 16.5 deep x 35 high
All pieces of furniture can be had i...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 35 in W 118.5 in D 16.5 in
George Nelson Herman Miller Primavera MCM Twin Walnut Storage Headboards, Pair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera mid-century twin walnut storage headboards - a pair
Each headboard measures: 40 wide x 12.5 deep x 39.75 inches high
All pieces of fur...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 39.75 in W 40 in D 12.5 in
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Cane Full Storage Headboard
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut and cane full storage headboard
Headboard measures: 59.75 wide x 9 deep x 35.5 inches high
?All pieces of furniture...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 35.5 in W 59.75 in D 9 in
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Rattan X Inlay Queen Headboard
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Rattan X Inlay Queen Floating Nightstand Storage Headboard
This headboard is 97.25 wide x 16 deep x 35.75 inches...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
H 35.75 in W 97.25 in L 35.75 in
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Style MCM Kg Diamond Walnut Headboard
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville style Mid Century king diamond walnut headboard
This headboard is 80.5 wide x 2 deep x 38 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had i...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 80.5 in D 2 in
American of Martinsville Vintage Mid Century Modern King Headboard c. 1960s
By American of Martinsville
Located in Denville, NJ
esteemed 1960s collection by American of Martinsville. This headboard, designed for a king size bed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Greaves & Thomas Rare Arms Sofa Bed Settee Velvet Vintage Retro MCM
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Greaves & Thomas Rare Floating Rocket Designs Arms Sofa Bed
From Greaves
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Teak
H 29.14 in W 79.53 in D 33.08 in
Upcycled MCM Pull Out Sofa, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(seat height)
- Blue striped three-seat sofa circa 1970s
- Pulls out to a queen sized bed
- Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Midcentury Tuxedo Style Storage Bed Frame, Full Size
By Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
headboard. The detailed mcm design of the bed frame is meant to fit a full Size bed with approximately 57
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vallauris French MCM Provençal Palissy Trompe L’oeil Seafood & Lemon Wall Plate
By Vallauris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, a red crab and a lemon half sit on a bed of green leafy sea lettuce, all raised on the plates
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
1975 Dixie Campaigner Walnut Highboy Chest of Drawers Campaign Dresser MCM 545
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
departments. Dixie has also added a full scale sleep center featuring mattresses, futons, bunk beds, sleepers
Category
Vintage 1970s Campaign Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 48 in W 18.5 in D 36 in
1975 Dixie Campaigner Oak Highboy Chest of Drawers Campaign Dresser MCM 767
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
departments. Dixie has also added a full scale sleep center featuring mattresses, futons, bunk beds, sleepers
Category
Vintage 1970s Campaign Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 48 in W 18.5 in L 48 in
Modern-MCM Oatmeal Blue Brown Plaid Convertible Love Seat Sofa Daybed or Chaise
Located in Topeka, KS
off the end of the bed!! My dad is 6’3” (75”) so, even he could lay flat with both of the arms down
Category
20th Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 63 in D 29.5 in
Robin Day For Hille ‘Form Group’ Modular Sectional Sofa Set Settee Mid Century
By Robin Day
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Robin Day for Hille “Form Group” Modular Sectional Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Foam, Teak
H 15.75 in W 84.65 in D 27.96 in
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Mcm Beds For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of mcm beds is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique mcm beds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and chrome. Mcm beds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mcm beds bearing mid-century modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun and Founders Furniture Company each produced beautiful mcm beds that are worth considering.
How Much are Mcm Beds?
Prices for mcm beds start at $760 and top out at $3,950 with the average selling for $1,245.
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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