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Vintage MCM Pedestal Dining Game Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Modern Formica pedestal dining game table with recessed gold trim
Coloration: Light green and light
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica
Vintage MCM Heywood Wakefield Drop Leaf Dining Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM dining table. Made by the iconic Heywood Wakefield. Beautiful drop leaf
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
MCM Vintage Teak Dining Table Pop Up Leaf
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
MCM vintage solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
MCM Dining Chairs Mid Century 1950s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Vintage MCM Dining Chairs Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Vintage Lucite And Glass Rectangle Dining Table MCM 70s
By Paul Evans, Milo Baughman, Willy Rizzo, Charles Hollis Jones, Pace Collection
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Lucite & Glass Dining Table.
The table base is made out of acrylic/lucite. The glass sits
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Lucite
Vintage MCM Faux Marble 'Solid Resin' Oval Dining Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Modern Solid Resin Faux Marble Oval Pedestal Dining Table
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Top with
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Resin
Signed Mcm Mahogany & Tile Dining Table by Gangso Mobler
Located in Pasadena, CA
With the leaves down the table is 66 inches wide x 35.5 inches deep.
With the leaves off the table measure's 64 inches wide x 35.5
Each leaf measures - 16 x 35.5 long x 1.5 deep.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Round Post Modern Brutalist MCM Beech Extendable Dining Table + Leaf
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely incredible, and very stylish Brutalist dining table with an additional extendable leaf
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech
MCM Swiss Omega Blonde Oak Dining Conference Table Attributed Hans Eichenberger
By Hans Eichenberger
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Swiss design Omega blonde oak dining tables attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 60 in D 24 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Expanding Dining Table
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30.5 in W 86 in D 40 in
Vintage Italian Travertine Stone Octagon Dining Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 80s, Travertine Octagon Dining Table.
Made out of solid travertine stone. It's in two
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
Harvey Probber Dining Chairs MCM Set of 6
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Probber Dining Chairs
Set includes 2 larger end chairs and 4 side chairs.
We also have the matching
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Century Furniture MCM Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table 2 Leaves
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Burl
Svante Skogh for Seffle MCM Ebonized and Rosewood Expanding Dining Table
By Svante Skogh, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Svante Skogh for Seffle of Sweden Mid Century Ebonized and Rosewood Expanding Dining Table with 3
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Heywood Wakefield Round Edge Wishbone MCM Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield round edge wishbone mid century dining table with 2 leaves
This table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish MCM Rosewood Dining Table by Henry Rosengren Hansen, circa 1960s
By Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Danish Rosewood dining table by Henry Rosengren Hansen, circa 1960s
Midcentury Danish round dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Nicos Zographos Large Oval Travertine Marble Stainless Steel Dining Table MCM
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Amazingly well-made, a dining or conference table that can also be use as a desk. The top is a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine, Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 39.25 in D 67 in
Bruno Mathsson Maria Style MCM Swedish Teak Expanding 10 Seater Dining Table
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruno Mathsson Maria Style Mid Century Swedish Teak Expanding 10 Seater Dining Table
This dining
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 110 in D 35 in
Vintage Cork And Chrome Oval Dining Table Conference Table Desk MCM Minimalist
By Willy Rizzo, Pace Collection, Paul Evans, Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Oval Cork Dining Table.
This table can serve multiple purposes. It can be used as a
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Cork
H 28.75 in W 84.25 in D 42.25 in
William Watting Style MCM Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By William Watting
Located in Countryside, IL
William Watting Style Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 84.75 in D 45.25 in
Early Original Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen MCM Model Jh0567 Teak Dining Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Early Original Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen midcentury Model JH0567 Teak Dining Table
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28 in W 140.75 in D 51.5 in
MCM Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl-Wood Extending Parsons Dining Table
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Dining Table
A beautiful burl olive wood parson dining table by Milo Baughman with 2 leaves
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
H 40 in W 100 in D 40 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Rosewood and Ebonized Oak Expanding Dining Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Ebonized Oak Expanding Dining Table with 2
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
H 29.5 in W 114 in D 44.25 in
MCM Round Wrought Iron & Laminate Patio Dining Table Max Stout Blacksmith Shop
Located in Topeka, KS
sunroom aka Florida room, California room, or lanai; but would also make a statement in your dining room
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
1970s MCM Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1970s MCM RUSSELL WOODARD Style Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set
Set includes 4 swivel rocker
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
Harvey Probber MCM Saber Leg Bleached Mahogany Extension Dining Table 1 Leaf
By Harvey Probber
Located in Countryside, IL
Harvey probber mid century saber leg bleached mahogany extension dining table with 1 leaf.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29 in W 64.25 in D 48.25 in
Set of 6 Vintage MCM Dining Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
MCM dining chairs by Kroehler
Approximate measurements in inches
40" high at back
20" wide
23
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Erik Buch for Povl Dinesen MCM Danish Teak Expanding Hidden Leaf Dining Table
By Erik Buch, Povl Dinesen
Located in Countryside, IL
Erik Buch for Povl Dinesen Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Hidden Leaf Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 116.25 in D 40 in
Pair of Mcm Reupholstered "Vico Magistretti Style" Dining Chairs
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of mid-century modern blonde Beachwood dining chairs, in the style of Vico Magistretti
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
MCM Tinted Mirror Top Extending Dining Table by Roche Bobois for Pierre Cardin
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Cream Lacquered Tinted Mirror Top Extending Dining Table by Roche Bobois for
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Berlin Iron
H 30 in W 74 in D 50.5 in
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Mayan MCM Iron and Glass Round Dining Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Mayan Mid Century Iron and Glass Round Dining Table
The table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.75 in W 42 in D 42 in
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France and Son MCM Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Son Mid Century Teak Drop Leaf Dining Table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 55.5 in D 64 in
MCM Dining Chairs Cane Backs Klismos Legs - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Oak
MCM Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 32 in W 19 in D 17 in
Vintage MCM MonteVerdi-Young 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible set of 6 vintage MCM dining chairs. Made by the MonteVerdi-Young group. Unmarked
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage MCM Rattan and Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of 6 vintage MCM outdoor dining chairs. Designed by Maurizio Tempestini for the
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
SOLD 07/31/23 Kofod Larsen MCM Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 3 Leaves
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kofod Larsen Mid Century Danish Teak Expanding Dining Table with 3 Leaves
This table measures: 47
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 106.25 in D 47.25 in
MCM Nichols & Stone American Windsor Birdcage Maple Bamboo Dining Chairs 6
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Louisville, KY
chic vibe you have going on in your dining room or eating area. This set is comprised of four side
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 38.25 in W 18 in D 17.25 in
MCM Design Style Beige Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes Dining Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Beige Bouclé fabric and brass finishes dining chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
1950's MCM Brass/ Macassar Ebony/ Bronze Toned Glass Dining Table by Roman Spa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Italian Mid Century Modern Designer Dining Table. Constructed of Brass/ Macassar Ebony wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 39 in D 79 in
Vintage MCM Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of vintage 4 MCM dining chairs. Designed by the legendary Paul McCobb, a Midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Design Institute of America MCM Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Design Institute America
Located in Countryside, IL
Design Institute of America mid century brass dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair measures: 21.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
MCM Design Style Beige Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes Dining Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Beige Bouclé fabric and brass finishes chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
MCM Teak Dining Chairs Scandinavian Modern by Sun Furniture Set of 6
By Sun Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 MCM Solid Teak Dining Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Thinline Chrome Dining Chairs - Set 4
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Thinline Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Of Mid Century Yellow & White Retro Lounge Dining Chairs Vintage MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Pair of Mid Century Yellow and White Retro Lounge or Dining Chairs
White plastic and
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Paul McCobb for Directional MCM Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - 4
By Paul McCobb, Directional
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 36 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
Round Post Modern 1980s Brutalist Mcm Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely incredible, and very stylish Post Modern Brutalist set of 6 dining chairs.
Extreme
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
1950s Design And MCM Style Beige Bouclé Fabric And Black Metal Dining Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Design And MCM Style Beige Bouclé Fabric And Black Metal Dining Chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in
MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Paul Evans for Directional MCM Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.5 in W 19.75 in D 23 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates MCM 1613 C Walnut Highback Dining Chairs, 4
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian pearsall for craft associates midcentury 1613-C walnut highback dining chairs - Set of 4
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 47.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Chromcraft Style MCM White Vinyl and Aluminum Tufted Swivel Dining Chairs, 4
By Chrome Craft
Located in Countryside, IL
Chromcraft style mid century white vinyl and aluminum tufted swivel dining chairs - set of 4
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.5 in W 21 in D 25 in
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
4 Danish MCM Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs after TH Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4 Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut cane back dining chairs after TH Robsjohn Gibbings. Items
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe Mcm Walnut Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, Pair
By Clifford Pascoe, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb style Clifford Pascoemid century walnut wrought iron dining chairs - a pair
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.75 in W 16 in D 22.5 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold MCM Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs - 6
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mid Century Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Round Post Modern Brutalist MCM Beech Dining Table + 6 Chairs, 9 Pcs Set
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basel, BS
Absolutely incredible, and very stylish Brutalist dining table with an additional extendable leaf
Category
Vintage 1980s European Brutalist Dining Room Sets
Materials
Beech
6 Vintage Modern Upholstered Walnut Finish Gray Track Arm Dining Chairs MCM 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Six vintage dining armchairs featuring modern styling gray upholstery and tapered walnut finished
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 36 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
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Mcm Dining Room For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mcm dining room you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every mcm dining room was constructed with great care. There are 148 variations of the antique or vintage mcm dining room you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mcm dining room — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mcm dining room bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mcm dining room that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Carlo Nason and Ege Axminster A/S produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mcm Dining Room?
Prices for a mcm dining room start at $175 and top out at $16,500 with the average selling for $2,100.
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.
Questions About Mcm Dining Room
- What is an MCM dining table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An MCM dining table is a table that reflects the mid-century modern style. Typically these tables are functional and have clean minimalist lines. MCM furniture is made with a variety of materials and colors, but wood is the most common. Find a selection of mid-century modern tables and furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A server in a dining room is a slim piece of furniture placed near the dining table and is typically used to stage food before serving. Traditionally, servers were unassuming and provided surfaces for serving dishes — they occupied less room than a buffet or a sideboard. Newly designed servers include drawers where you can store dishes, cutlery and other necessary elements for meals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage servers.
- What is a dining room hutch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A dining room hutch is a cabinet that has drawers and shelves where you can store your dining items like napkins, spoons, and tablecloths. Shop a range of antique and vintage dining room hutch on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best lighting for the dining room is based on personal choice and the style of the room. The types of lights typically used in a dining room are general lighting and accent lighting. The dining room light should be at least 12 inches smaller than the table in all directions. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and contemporary lights.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What the cabinet in a dining room is called depends on its style. A long, low cabinet for the dining room can be called a sideboard or a buffet. China hutches, or hutches, are cabinets that have drawers or cabinets positioned below a display area that consists of shelves behind glass doors. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of dining room furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024How long a sideboard should be in a dining room depends on the size of the space and the dimensions of the accompanying dining table. Generally, a dining table should be larger than a sideboard to ensure a balanced look. You also want to ensure that there is at least 24 inches of space between the sideboard and other furnishings to provide enough clearance for walking. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of sideboards.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many kinds of centerpieces for your dining room table — it is a matter of preference. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of vintage and antique centerpieces to meet any design style or decor scheme. There are modern, Art Deco, neoclassical, and more styles of centerpieces for you to choose from.
AutomatonMarch 10, 2021The best paint for a dining table is with a lacquered finish, and a French Polish being the best type of lacquered finish. A French Polish is extremely labor intensive which also makes it the most expensive of finishes. It involves many applications and layers of lacquer - each layer laboriously hand polished to a hard and gorgeous sheen often times resembling a sheet of glass. This thick beautiful lacquer will protect your dining table's paint for many years of regular use. Without this, your table will be more susceptible to scratches, dings and liquid stains from your plates, silverware and glassware.- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best wood for a dining table is a matter of preference. But a widely used wood for this furnishing is oakwood. It is the most durable wood with wide and open grain. It withstands surface scratches and can be easily sanded and refinished. A collection of dining tables spanning different periods, materials, and shapes is available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a dining room set costs between $514 and $395,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best shape for a table in a small dining room can be a round table. A round table works well in small rooms and smaller square-shaped rooms. It creates a cozy setting, so it is the best shape for a small group of people. Visually, it seems to occupy less space than a rectangle because of the rounded corners, and this also means that it has less surface area. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage round dining tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
The typical dining room chandelier has four to six lights which is the optimum amount of light for a dining room
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best fabric for dining room chairs is really a matter of preference. Those who are looking for maximum durability should opt for a smooth synthetic fabric that is liquid repellant. Shop dining room chairs in a variety of fabrics on 1stDibs.
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