Taylor King MCM Ottoman Footstool
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM Upholstered Ottoman Footstool by Taylor King This ottoman
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
Taylor King MCM Ottoman Footstool
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM Upholstered Ottoman Footstool by Taylor King This ottoman
Cotton
1970's MCM Designer Ottoman
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's MCM Designer Ottoman. Very nice condition. Clean.
Fabric
MCM Michael Weiss Larkin Ottoman
By Michael Weiss
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Geometric Ottoman Sometimes your room just needs a little something extra. One or two extra chairs, or an
Steel
$799Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 22 in D 22 in
Iconic Vintage Rattan Ottoman Stool, Rare Center Opening, Italy, MCM 1950-1960
By Franco Albini
Located in Cookeville, TN
Iconic Mid-century ottoman in the style of Italian designer Franco Albini. Manufactured in Italy in
Rattan
$1,860Sale Price|40% Off
H 15.75 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
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 footstool. Rather wide and heavy, without a right angle. Random snap on lower rig...
Iron
MCM Swivel Chair and Ottoman-Reupholstered
By Plycraft
Located in Medina, OH
Restored Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman in New top grain leather, in the style
Leather, Foam, Walnut, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Jan Ekselius Etcetera Chair & Ottoman MCM Retro
By Olivier Mourgue, Jan Ekselius
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 1970s Jan Ekselius Etcetera chair and ottoman. This iconic Swedish design features a
Fabric
$3,105 / set
H 40 in W 29.5 in D 27 in
Vintage MCM Danish Folke Ohlsson Chair & Ottoman Newly Reupholstered
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Folke Ohlsson for DUX Style Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Newly
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$4,875 / set
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 34 in
1970s MCM Green Tufted Leather Teak Club Chairs & Ottoman Kalustekiila Finland
By Kalustekiila, Uu-Vee Kaluste Oy
Located in St. Louis, MO
Uncommon to find these in the states, this 1970s Scandinavian MCM Pair of lounge or club chairs
Leather, Teak
$7,795 / set
H 26 in W 28 in D 26 in
Kristian Vedel Willadsen Møbelfabrik Modus MCM Rosewood Leather Chairs Ottoman
By Kristian Vedel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Chairs with Ottoman Each chair measuress: 28 wide x 26 deep x 26 high, with a seat height of 14 inches
Leather, Rosewood
$4,590 / set
H 41.5 in W 33 in D 39 in
Pair of MCM Swedish Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs w/ Ottomans
Located in Pasadena, TX
upholstered in a rich brown leather and have matching ottomans. The chairs have adjustable. round wooden bases
Leather, Walnut
$4,995 / set
H 39.5 in W 33 in D 30 in
MCM Plycraft Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Saddle Color Italian Leather Attributed
By Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid Century Modern (MCM) Style Mid to Late 20th Century Plycraft Eames style lounge chair
Metal
$4,200 / set
H 28 in W 21 in D 20 in
Vintage Verner Panton Pantonova Lounge Chair & Ottoman 1970s MCM Stainless Steel
By Verner Panton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This iconic Verner Panton Pantonova lounge chair and ottoman, designed in the 1970s, is a stunning
Steel
$2,250 / set
H 39 in W 32.5 in D 24 in
MCM Eames Plycraft Style Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly Reupholstered Black Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames Plycraft Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman Newly Reupholstered in Black
Metal
$7,795 / set
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
Billy Baldwin Bielecky Brothers MCM Rattan Cane Brass Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
By Bielecky Brothers, Billy Baldwin
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Mid Century Rattan Cane and Brass Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
Brass
$43,995 / set
H 36.5 in W 40 in D 41 in
Jean Gillon Jangada MCM Brazilian Rosewood Leather Lounge Chairs Ottomans - Pair
By Jean Gillon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jean Gillon Jangada Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage MCM Beige Faux Leather Vinyl Octagonal Hassock Ottoman or Footstool
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern beige faux leather or vinyl octagonal hassock, ottoman, or
Faux Leather
$950 / set
H 29 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
MCM Saarinen Style Rattan Swivel Base Chair And Ottoman - 2 Piece Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Saarinen Style Rattan Swivel Base Chair and Ottoman - 2 Piece Set Dimensions
Rattan
$5,195 / set
H 46.5 in W 30.5 in D 31 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2174C MCM Walnut Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2174C Mid Century Walnut Lounge Chair with Ottoman The chair
Metal
$897Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 45 in W 28.5 in D 29 in
MCM Model 90 "Riviera" Swivel Spinger Iron Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman by Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1953 Model 90 "Riviera" high back black wrought iron springer Lounge Chair with matching ottoman by
Iron
$3,995 / set
H 38.75 in W 29 in D 35.25 in
MCM Scandinavian Modern Style High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attr Home Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Scandinavian Style high back lounge chair and ottoman
Fabric, Wood
$2,158
H 14.97 in W 21.46 in D 20.87 in
Early 1970s Eames Footstool Ottoman EA125 EA323 by Herman Miller Pink Suede MCM
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, GB
A very rare and extremely attractive Mid Century Eames footstool/ottoman in lovely vintage
Aluminum
$3,295 / set
H 39.5 in W 32 in D 34 in
MCM Royal Blue & Blue Green Recliner & Ottoman Attributed to Selig Monroe Chair
By Selig
Located in Topeka, KS
ottoman attributed to Selig Monroe chair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and
Fabric, Walnut
$2,495 / set
H 28 in W 34 in D 37 in
Vintage Art Deco to MCM Black Faux Leather Club Chair & Ottoman w/ Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic Mid-20th Century Art Deco to Mid Century Modern black faux leather club chair & ottoman
Faux Leather, Wood
$12,995 / set
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 48 in
Edward Wormley Dunbar MCM Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge chair and ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric The
Metal
$4,995 / set
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid Century Modern “The Mr. Chair” lounge chair & ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Metal
$4,600 / set
H 28.35 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Pair of MCM Armchairs with Ottomans in style of Hans J. Wegner, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find two gorgeous, rare armchairs with ottomans done in oak with Danish
Papercord, Oak
$10,500Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 33.5 in W 84 in D 30 in
Rare MCM Stepped Rattan Sofa Chair Ottoman Livingroom Set w/ Built in End tables
By James Mont
Located in Van Nuys, CA
a lounge chair and 3-seat sofa with built-in 2-tier end tables and matching ottoman. The set
Rattan
$3,850 / set
H 19.5 in W 32 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Designer X Base Ottomans/Benches Newly Reupholstered- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Designer X Base Ottomans/Benches Newly Reupholstered in a Kate Spade Bow-Tie
Chenille
$2,200 / set
H 16 in Dm 13 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Bronze Ottoman or Stool with Leather Top, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
modernist refinement and timeless allure. The MCM stools or ottomans will elevate any style of interiors
Bronze
$2,995
H 41.5 in W 25 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Homecreast Eames Style Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
an exceptional combination of quality and MCM design! Ottoman: 24” L x 21” W x 16” H
Metal
MCM-Pair Copper Lucite Frame Long Hair Sheepskin Stools Ottomans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with inspired clear lucite legs with sheepskin upholstery-large 18" diameter stools ottomans. New
Metal
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 31.89 in D 29.93 in
ESA Modell 802 Danish Lounge Chair by Werner Langenfeld with Ottoman, Black, Mcm
By Werner Langenfeld
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
ESA modell 802 Danish lounge chair by Werner Langenfeld with ottoman, black leather, mcm
Leather
MCM Ralph Lauren Style Tufted Saddle Leather Ottoman Table Pouf
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM Ralph Lauren
Leather
MCM Salterini Chair and Ottoman
By John Salterini
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare upholstered Salterini chair and ottoman.
Fabric
Embossed Leather MCM Stainless Steel Footstool/Ottoman
Located in Westport, CT
Mid-century Stainless Steel footstool covered in Italian whiskey colored embossed calf leather.
Stainless Steel
MCM Black Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman, NL, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Try it! You'll like it! Such a comfortable lounge chair with matched ottoman in black tufted
Leather
Sold
H 32 in W 26 in D 40.5 in
MCM Milo Baughman Rocker & Ottoman Reupholstered In Black Leather and Cowhide
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather and Cowhide This MCM Milo Baughman designed low profile tubular chrome framed rocker & ottoman
Chrome
MCM Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman New Upholstered, 2 Piece Set
By Plycraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman New Upholstered Leather - 2 Piece Set The
Metal
Sold
H 32.5 in W 31.5 in D 29.25 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Yugoslavian Walnut Arm Chair & Ottoman Club Lounge MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern arm chair and ottoman. Made in Yugoslavia with a Danish
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 39 in W 33 in L 39 in
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid century rosewood lounge chair and ottoman Chair
Upholstery, Rosewood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Vintage MCM Wire Mesh Swivel Chairs and Ottomans After Woodard - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of MCM lounge chairs and ottomans. Chic wire mesh on two high back swivel chairs with
Metal
Sold
H 39 in W 28 in D 35 in
MCM Folke Ohlsson for DUX Reclining Lounge Chairs and Adjustable Ottomans C.1960
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
adjustable ottomans. There are 8 reclining positions for the chairs and 2 sizes for the ottomans. All joinery
Teak, Fabric
Sold
H 41 in W 25 in D 32 in
Francois Carré Art Deco White Sunburst Cantilever Patio Arm Chair & Ottoman MCM
By Francois Carre
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful Francois Carré Art Deco cantilever spring arm chair and footstool, circa 1930s. Features a sunburst design over cantilever base. Finished in white. Dimensions: 32" x 2...
Metal
Sold
H 28 in W 108 in D 104 in
Late 20th Century MCM to Modern Plaid Tuxedo Curved Sectional Sofa with Ottoman
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern to modern plaid tuxedo curved sectional sofa with ottoman
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Sold
H 29 in W 30 in D 26 in
Knut Sæter for Vatne Mobler MCM Teak and Black Leather Chair and Ottoman Set
By Knut Sæter, Vatne Møbler
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Knut Sæter for Vatne Mobler Mid Century Teak and Black Leather Chair and Ottoman Set Each chair
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 38.75 in W 27.75 in D 28 in
John Bone for Mikael Laursen MCM Danish Teak and Wool Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By John Boné, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
ottoman also carries over the beautiful design elements and features a removable cushion. This piece is in
Teak
Made in Yugoslavia Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Medina, OH
Mid-century modern lounge chair and ottoman imported and Made in Yugoslavia in the 1960s. The wood
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Plycraft Mr. Chair & Ottoman
By Plycraft
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
. This is an exceptional combination of quality and MCM design by Plycraft! OTTOMAN: 24” L x 21” W x 14
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Selig Leather Eames Chair & Ottoman
By Selig
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
is an exceptional combination of quality and MCM design by Selig! Ottoman: 26” L x 18” W x 16” H
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Selig Leather Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Selig
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
exceptional combination of quality and MCM design by Selig! OTTOMAN: 21” L x 18” W x 14.5” H
Chrome
Soft Saddle Leather Bench Ottoman with Nail Studded Trim by Swaim
By Swaim
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Fantastic MCM Soft
Brass
Sold
H 18 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 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, from his 1960s Tropical causal California Osetsu Dai Dining Collection. These stools ...
Iron
Sold
H 41 in W 28.5 in D 34 in
MCM Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 39 in W 37 in D 30 in
Ingmar Relling Westnofa Leather Lounge Flex Armchair Ottoman Scandinavian MCM
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern flex (folding) lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ingmar Relling
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 27.5 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in
Restored Havana Chair & Ottoman Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates MCM Classic
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This large sized and spacious 'Havana' chair and ottoman by Adrian Pearsall was designed and
Brass
Sold
H 13.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates MCM Walnut Ottoman on Casters, a Pair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates mid-century walnut ottoman on casters - a pair. Each
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 38.5 in W 32.5 in D 32.75 in
Eames Style Plycraft MCM Walnut and Italian Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames Style Plycraft mid century walnut and Italian leather lounge chair and ottoman The chair
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 33 in D 34 in
Early Charles and Ray Eames Herman Miller MCM Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman This chair
Metal
Sold
H 38.5 in W 35.25 in D 30.5 in
AP-19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner & Manufactured by Modernica
By Hans J. Wegner, Adrian Pearsall, Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
has a distinctive side profile that every MCM collector considers coveted. The ottoman features the
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 18.51 in W 25.2 in D 24.02 in
MCM and Vintage Style Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Ottoman or Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquer wooden feet with gilded metal finish and psychedelic velvet ottoman or stool in a Mid
Velvet, Wood
MCM Upholstered Waterfall Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage MCM waterfall bench/ottomanl. With a wavy design on the upholstery.
Textile
Sold
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Rocking Lounge Chair & Footstool/Ottoman Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Rocking Lounge Chair and Footstool Ottoman Vintage Retro MCM Made from
Other
Kroehler Avant Mid-Century Modern Chair and Ottoman
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New London, CT
for a MCM setting. Ottoman measures 15" high x 22" wide x 19"deep. Original label reattached.
Velvet
Jaw-Dropping Restored Pair of Modern Club Chairs, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Wood
Solid Oak Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favourite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect...
Brass
Monarch Fiberglass Bench in Leather by Asa Pingree
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asa Pingree’s slinky, singular fiberglass creations are a direct reflection of the designer’s penchant for clean lines and lightweight structures. The Monarch bench is a striking co...
Fiberglass
$11,503 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Vintage Yellow Upholstered Ottoman with Casters
By Laura Ashley
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage 20th c., small upholstered ottoman in yellow with dainty white floral print, on turned mahogany legs, ending on casters, unmarked, The solid wood legs with turned details a...
Brass
Unavailable|$454
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 13.78 in
Danish mid-century Oak Bedside Table nightstand, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A small elegant bedside table with drawer in oak veneer. The stand are sturdy and solid with minor signs of use. Some small damages ocur on one of the sides, and are shown clearly i...
Oak
Early 20th C Ottoman Upholstered in a Distressed Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Nice Early 20th C ottoman upholstered in a distressed leather.
Leather, Wood
$2,785
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega 70s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Carlo Nason Italian Mid-Century Murano Rainbow Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 70s Magnificent, original true vintage chandelier (no reproduction or new production) designed from Carl...
Nickel
$2,373Sale Price|20% Off
H 52.56 in W 62.6 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Modernist Dressing Table or Vanity by Fer Semey for Pander, 1930s
By Fer Semey, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist dressing table or vanity. Design by Fer Semey for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Original off- white lacque...
Mirror, Beech
Serge Castella Chandelier, circa 2000, France
By Serge Castella Interiors
Located in Girona, Spain
Large "Spring" chandelier by Serge Castella Custom-made Signed and numbered Metal and plaster France, circa 2000 Excellent condition. Serge Castella Interiors focuses on Antiques, ...
Metal
Pair of McGuire Wicker Rattan Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of rare, woven wicker rattan lounge chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The large chairs feature a pole rattan frame complet...
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Seletti "Lipsticks" Pouf by Toiletpaper
By Seletti, Toiletpaper
Located in Doral, FL
Pouf by Toiletpaper. - Size: cm 51 × 46, H 42 - Material: Fabrics in polyester, frame in wood with polyurethane padding, metal.
Polyester, Wood
Large "Molto Pagoda" Straw Table Lamps, Set of 2
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of table lamps made in straw with metal structure. Set of two. Italian manufacture.
Metal
Pair of Mid Century X Stretcher Ottomans or Footstools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid Century ottomans a xwith travel related print in the fabric. X Stretcher in dark walnut. Nice and tight, fabric is good. In excellent vintage condition...
Fabric, Walnut
$3,500
H 7.75 in W 11.18 in D 0.07 in
Taos Artist Gene Kloss Original Etching. Indian Summer
By Gene Kloss
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Original Etching by famous Taos Artist Gene Kloss (1903-1996). Full Margins. Edition of 75. Titled: Indian Summer. Image measures: 7 3/4" H x 11 1/8" W. Unframed. Archivally matted. ...
Paper, Etching
$484
H 42.92 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Coppia Di Poltrone in Vimini Rattan Anni 50, Vintage, Mid-Century, Deco
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di poltrone in vimini rattan anni 50 - vintage - mid century - deco Descrizione : Coppia di sedie in rattan poltrone con porta riviste annesso verniciate Origini...
Rattan
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.
The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the rooms our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.