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MCM Iron Candle Holder by Dansk
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM iron candle holder by Dansk, circa 1960s. This is a rare form has a great patina and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
MCM Iron Candle Holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM six candle iron holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk, circa 1960s. This is a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
MCM Iron Candle Holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM eight candle iron holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk, circa 1960s. This is a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
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
Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s. The
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Atomic Era Jack / Jax Bookend, Doorstop or Paperweight by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage atomic era / MCM iron jack / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa 1970s. The
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
MCM Leather and Iron Butterfly Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and comfortable MCM leather and iron butterfly chair, circa 1960s. The piece is in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
MCM Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
MCM Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture -A set
(1) 2 Person Loveseat Settee
(2) Arm Chairs
(4
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage MCM Signed Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Sofa
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular vintage MCM wrought iron sofa. Made by thr iconic Russell Woodard and stamped on the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
A fun MCM Japanese patinated iron winking owl pen tray, circa 1970s. The tray is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Iron
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
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
MCM Hand Made Ceramic Abstract Sculpture on Iron Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
SIGNED CERAMIC Mid Century modern ABSTRACT SCULPTURE ON IRON STANd measures approx - 14 x 6 x 20.5
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Adirondack Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage MCM Salterini Patio or Garden Peacock Wrought Iron Wingback Arm Chair
By Salterini, John Salterini
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Salterini patio, porch or garden "Peacock" wrought iron wingback form arm chair. In need of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 48 in W 36 in D 30 in
MCM Italian Round Wicker Rattan Wrought Iron Planter Stand Arthur Umanoff Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Italian Round Wicker Rattan Wrought Iron Planter Stand Arthur Umanoff Style
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
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
MCM Round Wrought Iron & Laminate Patio Dining Table Max Stout Blacksmith Shop
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern round white wrought iron patio table base with white slate-like
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Orange Nine Iron Studios MCM Art Glass Vase Swirl
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Finely crafted large art glass vase with a distinctive swirl pattern. Made by Nine Iron Studios
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
MCM Bamboo Rattan Wood and Wrought Iron 2 Drawer Console Sofa Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
MCM bamboo rattan
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Walker Weed & Gordon Keeler Iron Woven Leather Ottoman Stool Bench 1950s MCM
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by Gordon Keeler and Walker Weed. A very understated and angular welded iron rod contoured
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Iron
H 15.75 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
Cape Cod Firelighter Irving Harper George Nelson Fire Starter Cast Iron Tool McM
By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Irving Harper
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Presented to you in original patina, a cast iron pot, and coil-handled shaft with firing stone. A
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard MCM Rattan and Iron Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard MCM Rattan and iron dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 26.75 in D 19 in
Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style MCM Walnut & Iron Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Selrite, Richard McCarthy
Located in Countryside, IL
Richard McCarthy for Selrite style mid century walnut & iron dining chairs - set of 4
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe Mcm Walnut Wrought Iron Dining Chairs - Set 4
By Clifford Pascoe, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe mid-century walnut and wrought iron dining chairs - Set of 4
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Paul McCobb for Winchendon MCM Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33.25 in W 18.25 in D 23 in
Brutalist MCM Viking Ship Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool brutalist MCM viking ship sculpture, circa 1970's. The piece is hand welded and has a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Bookends
Materials
Iron
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
1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting variation on the most popular ikebana form form the Mid-Century Era. Procured from a Washington DC estate.
Category
Vintage 1960s Asian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Metal
1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter with Iron Tripod Stand MCM
By Charles Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
bullet planter with it's original tripod rod iron stand and each bullet planter are stamped inside:
part
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
MCM Brutalist Welded Nail Sculpture Jewlery Stand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Handmade late modern era welded nail sculpture with 3 layers of welded panels of welded iron nails
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass, Iron
MCM Rocking Chair in Canvas on Wrought Iron Base After Tony Paul, c. 1960's
By Tony Paul
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from wrought iron with the original forest green canvas seat and back. An exceptional
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Canvas
H 29.25 in W 25.5 in D 32 in
Rare Set of MCM Fireplace Tools with Cat Handles and Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
An extremely rare set of MCM fireplace tools with cat handles and stand, circa 1950s. There are
Category
Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimne...
Materials
Iron
1970s Danish Candleholder the Hornblower by Christel & Christer Holmgren MCM
By Illums Bolighus, Christel & Christer Holmgren
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage mid century modern black patinated cast iron "Hornblower" candelabra or candle holder
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron
MCM Spun Fiberglass Round Dining Table Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
furniture. He worked mostly with iron and aluminum furniture. That being said, what we DO know about this
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Glass, Paint
vintage Dining set, Russell Woodard Brand Name, Glass top Table 4 Chairs, MCM
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Jose, CA
acorn and leaves pattern
Made of Wrought Iron
In Gray color
Beautiful and Elegant and in Excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
MCM Cut Steel Rotating Abstract Sculpture by James Hubbell
By James Hubbell
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM cut steel rotating abstract sculpture by James Hubbell, circa 1970s. The sculptural
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
California Modern Collection became known for its laid-back Los Angeles style and integration of walnut, iron
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
Florence Knoll style iron legs and stunning book-matched wood grain in walnut throughout. They can be
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
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 Pierre Cardin
This is a unique Mid-Century Modern Cream lacquered extending dining ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Berlin Iron
H 30 in W 74 in D 50.5 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Bar Cart
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage MCM bar cart. Beautiful wrought iron with a fabulous big wheel design. Acquired
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage MCM Rosewood Nightstand End Table by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
became known for its laid-back Los Angeles style and integration of walnut, iron, and Formica. Glenn of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Burl & Chome Coffee, Cocktail Table
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Plainview, NY
Furniture, Glenn of California, The Inco Company, Pacific Iron, Murray Furniture of Winchendon, Arch Gordon
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
1960s Italian Empoli MCM Green Glass Decanters Genie Bottles and Apothecary Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
"Empoli Green" known as “Empoli Verde" was created from the iron that occurred locally in the sands of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
H 25.6 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage Wrought Iron Bar Cart
Located in west palm beach, FL
Revitalize your entertaining space with our Vintage MCM Wrought Iron Bar Cart, a stylish embodiment
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid 20th Century Vintage Wrought Iron Bar Cart
Located in west palm beach, FL
Unleash the spirit of mid-century American elegance with our Vintage MCM Wrought Iron Bar Cart
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wrought Iron
MCM Spun Fiberglass Forest Green Outdoor Dining Table & 4 Armchairs on Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
. He worked mostly with iron and aluminum furniture. That being said, what we do know about this piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) polished aluminum and chrome tulip base barrel swivel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 26.75 in W 32.25 in D 25.5 in
Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder inspired by Quistgaard Denmark, Midcentury
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese cast iron candleholder inspired by Quistgaard, Denmark
Cast iron 1960s candleholder. Mid
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
MCM Gents of Leicester 24 Hour Bakelite Wall Clock C.1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Gents of Leicester
Located in San Francisco, CA
, mains powered clocks, cast iron clocks for outdoor use to name but a few. Of course, the most famous
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
H 13.5 in W 13.5 in D 3.5 in
Salterini Tempestini Vintage Wrought Iron Radar Chairs Hoop Chairs Set of 4
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
ready to ship is a Set of 4 Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs.
This lovely Wrought Iron Set of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder inspired by Quistgaard Denmark, Midcentury
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese cast iron candleholder inspired by Quistgaard, Denmark
Cast iron 1960s candleholder. Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Sculptura” Wrought Iron Chairs After Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture the essence of mid-century modern Americana with this pair of Vintage MCM Russell Woodard
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.25 in W 26.25 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern John Salterini Wrought Iron Peacock Chairs - a Pair
By Salterini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage MCM outdoor wrought iron peacock chairs. Made by the iconic John a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 50.5 in W 26 in D 16 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Salterini Ribbon Wrought Iron Chairs - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM wrought iron slipper chairs. Made by the iconic Salterini group
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Salterini Ribbon Wrought Iron Chairs - Set of 2
By Salterini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM wrought iron slipper chairs. Made by the iconic Salterini group
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960’s MCM Black Outdoor Set of 4 Rid-Jid Hoop Chairs & Newer Dining Table
By Salterini
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage MCM (mid-century modern) black painted outdoor dining set of 4 Rid-Jid Hoop chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Patinated Iron and Pine Bakers Rack or Bookshelves
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Artisan crafted pair iron and pine bakers racks, bookshelves, or display shelves. Beautifully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Shelves
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 MCM Brass and Marble Coasters by Saulo for Sulitjelma Stein Og Metall
By Georges Saulo, Sulitjelma Stein og Metall
Located in San Diego, CA
old copper and contains iron, copper and zinc bound in sulfur cistern, in addition traces of gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Marble, Brass
Unusual Octagonal Mid Century Log Holder in Wrought Iron ca. 1950's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
black. Most MCM log holders are circular in form, this model is not often seen on the market.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Grenada Collection Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, c. 1960's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
Arthur Umanoff. Constructed from wrought iron with Spanish influences in proportions and shapes these
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
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Mcm Iron For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mcm iron for your home. Frequently made of iron, metal and wrought iron, every mcm iron was constructed with great care. There are 30 variations of the antique or vintage mcm iron you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mcm iron — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mcm iron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mcm iron over the years, but those crafted by Clifford Pascoe, Arthur Umanoff and Lightolier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mcm Iron?
Prices for a mcm iron can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $425 and can go as high as $4,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,995.
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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