$3,995 / set
H 28 in Dm 30 in
MCM Homecrest Outdoor Coral Adjustable Dining or Low Table & 4 Springer Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Homecrest outdoor coral painted height adjustable dining, coffee, or end table
Metal
$2,495
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 28.5 in
Mid-20th Century MCM Tropitone Outdoor Chairs with Vinyl Straps & Cushions Set 6
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Tropitone outdoor chairs with vinyl straps & cushions, set of 6. Beautiful
Metal
$975Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 28 in W 29 in D 32 in
MCM Sam Avedon Styled Iron Outdoor/Patio Saucer Chair w/ Nylon Weaved Seat, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century outdoor chair, styled after Sam Avedon’s designs, features a vibrant green woven
Iron
$3,995 / set
H 30.5 in Dm 42 in
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
Metal
Sold
H 28 in W 30 in L 28 in
Salterini MCM Outdoor Wrought Iron and Black & White Houndstooth Patio Chairs, 3
By Salterini
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Salterini Mid Century outdoor wrought iron and black and white houndstooth patio chairs - set of 3
Wrought Iron
Vintage MCM Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Canopy Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM outdoor lounge chair. Made by the iconic Russell Woodard. A chic wrought
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 41.25 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your outdoor dining experience with this set of 4 Vintage MCM Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 30.25 in W 30.25 in D 20.5 in
Vintage MCM Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Martini Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage MCM outdoor lounge chairs. Made by the iconic Russell Woodard. Part of
Fiberglass, Paint
Vintage Wrought Iron Lounge Chair After Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM outdoor lounge chair. Done in the manner of Maurizio Tempestini for
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 34 in W 30.5 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard “Sculptura” Springer Chairs - a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage MCM outdoor lounge chairs. Made by the iconic Russell Woodard and tagged
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Homecrest Wire Lounge Chairs, Set of 4
By Homecrest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage set of four MCM outdoor lounge chairs. Made by the iconic Homecrest groups. The
Metal
Sold
H 29 in W 23 in D 23 in
MCM Outdoor PVC Side Chairs Yellow Vinyl Upholstery, Decorion Fun Furnish, Pair
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Jerry Johnson
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun pair of MCM Mid-Century Modern white PVC side chairs with a yellow vinyl upholstery by Decorion
Faux Leather, PVC
Sold
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
MCM Tropical Leaf Green Painted Metal Outdoor Slatted Springer Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage tropical leaf green painted metal outdoor slatted springer chairs, a pair. Beautiful
Steel
Sold
H 26.65 in Dm 42.25 in
Homecrest White Wrought Iron MCM Outdoor Patio Dinette Set Table and 4 Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Homecrest patio dinette set. This is a lovely little mid century modern outdoor dinette set. This
Metal
Sold
H 33.25 in W 25 in D 18 in
Vintage 20th Century Salterini Wrought Iron Ribbon Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible set of six vintage MCM outdoor dining chairs. Made by the iconic Salterini group
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 30 in W 21.5 in D 25 in
6 MCM Brown Jordan Tamiami Outdoor Dining Chairs 4 Side & 2 Arm by Hall Bradley
By Brown Jordan, Hall Bradley
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM (Mid Century Modern) Brown Jordan Tamiami outdoor dining chairs by Hall
Aluminum
Vintage MCM Salterini “Radar Hoops” Wrought Iron Chairs, Set of 4
By Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage MCM outdoor chairs. Made by the iconic Salterini group. The coveted
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 35.25 in W 20.5 in D 23.5 in
MCM Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Chairs Mismatched Pair 1 Slipper & 1 Hoop Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern spun fiberglass outdoor chairs 1 slipper and 1 hoop, a mismatched pair
Paint, Fiberglass
Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Veneman Indoor/Outdoor Chairs for Tripitone
By Veneman Collections
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 vintage MCM Veneman dining indoor/outdoor chairs. Mid-Century Modern Mediterranean style
Aluminum, Iron
Vintage Russell Woodard Wrought Iron “Sculptura” Springer Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage MCM outdoor springer chair. Made by the iconic Russell Woodard. Part of his
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 45.25 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Coastal Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Peacock Chairs, Set of 4
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic set of four vintage MCM outdoor peacock chairs. Made by the iconic Russell Woodard in
Fiberglass
Sold
H 50.5 in W 26 in D 16 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
Wrought Iron
Vintage Coastal Keller Scroll Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Table Set
By Keller Furniture 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic set of vintage MCM outdoor dining table and chairs. Chic clean shape with vinyl strapping
Wrought Iron
$995 / set
H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
Pr MCM Coral Painted Outdoor Nesting Side Tables Metal Wire & Expanded Metal Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid-Century Modern) coral painted metal wire famed with expanded metal mesh top outdoor nesting tables, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in...
Metal
$4,448 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
$17,117 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$7,112 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,995 / set
H 40.5 in W 19 in D 18.25 in
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Granada Dining Table with Four Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5-piece dining set which includes 4 high back chairs and a round glass top table that is 29.5 height and 36 in diameter Set is designed by Arthur Umanoff from the early 1960...
Iron
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,139 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$6,388 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Patricia Urquiola
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chair Wear consistent with age and use Outdoor Furniture - Patricia Urquiola Style Measures : 60cmx96cm H:118cm SH:51cm
Metal
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
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.
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