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Set of 6 MCM Cane Back Dining Chairs by Drexel
Located in Medina, OH
Set of (6) timeless cane back dining chairs for Drexel Heritage Furniture. These chairs feature a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - 6
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 34.25 in W 22.25 in D 21.5 in
John Lubberts Lambert Mulder Tomlinson MCM Cane and Walnut Slipper Chair, Pair
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Countryside, IL
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson midcentury Cane and Walnut Slipper Chairs - Pair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 28.25 in W 27 in D 24 in
MCM cane and coffee and side tables in the style of Milo Baughman- set of 3
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage Milo Baughman chrome and cane coffee and side tables. Each table has a different
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
MCM Henredon Dining Chairs Cane Back 28-2501
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
4 1950s Mid Century Modern Henredon Dining Chairs with Cane Backs Model 28-2501
The seats are black
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Billy Baldwin Bielecky Brothers MCM Rattan Cane Brass Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
By Bielecky Brothers, Billy Baldwin
Located in Countryside, IL
Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Mid Century Rattan Cane and Brass Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
Lawrence Peabody R Nemschoff MCM Ebonized Walnut Cane Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Richardson Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff Mid Century Ebonized Walnut and Cane Lounge Chairs - A
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
MCM Rattan / Cane Dining Table & 6 x Chippendale Style Chairs, Angraves 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Cent Rattan / Cane Dining Table & 6 x Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, 1970s
Magnificent mid
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb MCM 4 Drawer Walnut Cane and Brass Highboy Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn gibbings for widdicomb mid century 4 drawer walnut cane and brass highboy dresser.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 40.75 in W 34.5 in D 21.25 in
1960s MCM Oval Bent Rattan Cane Bar Cart Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gorgeous midcentury rattan and bamboo cane oval bar cart with four brass wheels. This fantastic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Rattan
Paul McCobb for Directional MCM Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - 4
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
H 38.25 in W 23.75 in D 21 in
Organic Shaped Wicker Rattan Cane Wine Bottle Holder Caddy MCM Boho Tiki
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage French organic shaped rattan wine bottle holder, circa 1960s
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 9.45 in W 10.04 in D 4.14 in
Mid-20th Century MCM Walnut & Cane Flip Top Storage Twin Headboards a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut & cane flip top storage twin headboards, a pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Paint
MCM J L Metz Brass Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs Set of 4
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Metz Brass, Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs
Seats unscrew if you want to reupholster them
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 20.25 in
Sculptural French Wicker Rattan Cane Alpaca Fruit Basket Bowl MCM Boho Tiki
By Mario Torres
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Playful vintage French wicker decorative basket in the shape of an alpaca, lama or camel in the style of Mario Torres. Finely crafted and in perfect condition this piece looks like u...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 13.19 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
Gio Ponti for Singer and Sons Model 2184 MCM Walnut, Cane and Brass Crednza
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Countryside, IL
Gio Ponti for Singer and Sons Model 2184 Mid Century Walnut, Cane and Brass Credenza
This credenza
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 30.25 in W 72 in D 20 in
MCM Executive Walnut Desk with Brass & Cane Details. Denmark, 1960's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking MCM Danish executive desk from the 1960s, expertly crafted from rich walnut and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Desks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Armchairs, Chrome, Rattan, Cane Back, Mid Century, MCM, Kitchen, Dining
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Armchairs, Chrome, Rattan, Cane Back, Mid Century, MCM, Kitchen, Dining Room, Office, Arm
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 20 in D 20 in
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb MCM Bleached Mahogany Cane Brass Highboy Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Bleached Mahogany, Cane and Brass Highboy Dresser
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 40.75 in W 34.5 in D 20 in
Pair MCM Dining Chairs Prague No.811 Designed by Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia 60s
By Josef Hoffmann, Drevounia
Located in Lucija, SI
These Chairs were designed by Josef Hoffmann, model no. 811 and produced by Drevounia in '60s.
Chairs are in mint condition
They are made of black wooden frames and wicker nets.
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
weave or caned door fronts, brass toned pulls, & slim steel legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 76 in W 60 in D 18 in
Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Basel, BS
A beautiful single Italian Breuer Cesca chair with a Wood framed seat and back, birds eye cane and
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Basel, BS
A beautiful single Italian Breuer Cesca chair with a Wood framed seat and back, birds eye cane and
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France Sons FD 516 MCM Teak Coffee Table
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Sons FD 516 Mid Century Teak Cane and Brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.5 in W 57.75 in D 19.25 in
Lane MCM Walnut & Cane 1-Drawer Coffee Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Glenview, IL
Vintage-modern American made coffee table, features one drawer with a carved pull, one cane shelf
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
MCM Design Black Lacquer Wooden and Rattan Woven Cane Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquer wooden structure adorned with woven cane panels and armchair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
MCM Style Black Lacquer Wooden with Cane Back and Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
MCM Design style black lacquered and curved wooden structure adorned with a rattan wicker cane back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Cane
Rare 1960s Rattan Honeymoon Bistro Set
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
The Highlight of your Home’s Breakfast Nook: A Perfectly Preserved Authentic MCM Rattan and Cane
Category
Vintage 1960s Pacific Islands Bohemian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Vintage MCM Cane Walnut Smoked Mirror Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
modern rolling bar cart
Featuring a walnut finish, black smoked mirror top, caned sides, 2 drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Cane, Wood
Paul McCobb Style West Michigan Furniture MCM Caned and Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Paul McCobb, West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb style West Michigan Furniture Company mid century caned and walnut lowboy dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 70 in D 19.5 in
Harvey Probber Style Chromcraft MCM Cane Wicker and Chrome Dining Chairs Set 6
By Harvey Probber, Chromcraft
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey probber Style chromcraft mid century cane wicker and chrome dining chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 22 in L 33 in
Vintage MCM Ward Bennett “Landmark” Cane Chairs, a Pair
By Ward Bennett
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Coastal Cane chairs. Made by the iconic Ward Bennett and signed on the
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chairs
Materials
Cane
MCM Dining Chairs Cane Backs Klismos Legs - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs with Cane Backs and Klismos Legs
They are very well-made and solid chairs.
Set includes 2 arm and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Oak
Merton Gershun/American Martinsville MCM Walnut/Cane Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville midcentury walnut and cane sideboard buffet credenza
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 31 in W 50 in L 31 in
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Cane Full Storage Headboard
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut and cane full storage headboard
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
Dillingham Style MCM Oak and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Dillingham Style Mid Century oak and cane dining chairs, set of 6
Each chair measures: 20.75 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Founders Style MCM Walnut Cane Front Freestanding Wall Unit Section Bookcase
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Founders style mid century walnut cane front freestanding wall unit section bookcase
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 73 in W 33.75 in D 16 in
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Accord MCM Long Walnut and Cane Lowboy
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Accord mid-century long walnut and cane lowboy dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 31 in W 84 in D 18.5 in
Lane MCM Walnut and Cane Plinth Base Armoire Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane mid century walnut and cane plinth base armoire gentleman's chest highboy dresser
Dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 56.5 in W 39.25 in D 18 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane Door Credenza
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut and cane door credenza
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 31 in W 50 in D 18.5 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Suncoast MCM Walnut Brass Cane Gentleman's Chest Highboy
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Suncoast mid century walnut brass and cane gentleman's chest highboy
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 46 in W 40 in D 18 in
Marcel Breuer for Stendig B64 Style MCM Chrome and Cane Dining Chair, Pair
By Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer
Located in Countryside, IL
Marcel Breuer for Stendig B64 style Mid Century chrome and cane dining chair - pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
MCM Mid Century Modern Walnut Cane Front Media Console Credenza by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in Las Vegas, NV
embellished with brass tips. The two cabinet doors on either side feature caned panels. Inside of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Cane
H 27.5 in W 56 in D 18 in
Harvey Probber Style MCM Chrome and Cane Occasional Lounge Chairs, Set of 2
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber style midcentury chrome and cane occasional lounge chairs - Set of 2
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 23.25 in D 18 in
George Nelson Herman Miller Style Robert John MCM Walnut Laminate Cane Exec Desk
By Robert John, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller style Robert John mid century walnut laminate and cane executive
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 66 in L 29.5 in
American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
American of Martinsville Mid Century walnut and cane high back dining chairs, set of 6
These chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 37 in W 21 in D 20 in
Peter Hvidt for John Stuart MCM Danish Teak and Cane Round End Side Table
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
furniture. This table features a teak wood construction with cane accent details. The round top of this
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of MCM Rattan / Cane Nightstands / Bedside Tables, Angraves, English, 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Pair of Angraves Mid Century Rattan / Cane Nightstands / Bedside Tables, English, 1970s
Pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
H 27.96 in W 17.33 in D 17.52 in
Peter Hvidt for France and Sons MCM Teak and Cane Side End Tables, a Pair
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt for France and Sons mid century teak and cane side end tables - a pair
End table
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Cane, Plastic
H 22.75 in W 25 in L 22.75 in
Vintage Baldwin Acrosonic Scandinavian Piano MCM
By Baldwin Piano Company
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Stunning Baldwin Acrosonic Scandinavian piano is now available.
A real collectors item, this piano by Baldwin has been restored and retuned and is ready to be used and admired.
Dim...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model 316 for Soborg MCM Teak Dining Chairs 6
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Soborg Furniture Factory, Peter Hvidt
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model 316 for Soborg mid century teak dining chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 23.75 wide x 20.25 deep x 30.25 high, with a seat height of...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.25 in W 23.75 in D 20.25 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage John Widdicomb Cane King Headboard
By John Widdicomb
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience the epitome of mid-century modern charm with our Vintage MCM John Widdicomb Cane King
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Rattan
Century Furniture MCM Walnut and Cane Highboy Dresser Armoire Gentleman's Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture mid century walnut and cane highboy dresser armoire gentleman's chest
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 52.5 in W 40 in D 20 in
Vintage MCM 1 Piece Walnut & Radio Weave Cane Front Lighted China Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern 1 piece walnut & radio weave cane front lighted China cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Glass, Walnut
Draft Harvey Probber MCM Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey Probber mid century bleached mahogany and cane dining chairs - set of 6
These chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 35 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Danny Ho Fong 1960s MCM Black Iron & Natural Wicker Caned Stools or Side Tables
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of vintage black iron and handwoven woven cane wicker top stools designed by Danny Ho Fong
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
H 18 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
MCM Rattan and Cane Cinched Waist Side Accent End Tables or Low Stools a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern rattan and cane cinched waist tables or stools. Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Paint
Pair of MCM Rattan / Cane Nightstands / Bedside Tables by Angraves England 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Pair of mid century rattan / cane nightstands / bedside table by English company, Angraves, England
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rattan
H 27.17 in W 13 in D 13 in
Vintage MCM Sears Symphony Coll by Drexel Green Upholstered & Cane Lounge Chair
By Drexel, Sears, Roebuck & Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Sears & Roebuck by Drexel Symphony Collection lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.75 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
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Mcm Cane For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mcm cane available at 1stDibs. A mcm cane — often made from natural fiber, cane and wood — can elevate any home. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage mcm cane now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mcm cane you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mcm cane bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mcm cane has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by American of Martinsville, Century Furniture and Dillingham Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mcm Cane?
Prices for a mcm cane start at $995 and top out at $3,495 with the average selling for $2,135.
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 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.
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