$487Sale Price|35% Off
MCM Sam Avedon Styled Iron Outdoor/Patio Saucer Chair w/ Nylon Weaved Seat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century outdoor chair, styled after Sam Avedon’s designs, features a vibrant green woven nylon seat with bold yellow accents, creating a striking contrast. The iron saucer-s...
Iron
Outdoor Rattan Dining Set Extension Round Table and 4 Swivel Chairs MCM 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage dining set features a round extension table paired with a matching set of 4 swivel chairs. The organically curved rattan frames provide a relaxed, casual aesthetic that ...
Rattan
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 condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of u...
Metal
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 comprised of tubular steel folding chairs paired with a newer wrought iron round di...
Metal
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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 Each chair measures: 30 wide x 29 deep x 28 high with a seat height of 18 inches T...
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.
Wrought Iron
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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 Chairs.
Wrought Iron
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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.
Fiberglass, Paint
Vintage Wrought Iron Lounge Chair After Tempestini for Salterini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM outdoor lounge chair. Done in the manner of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini.
Wrought 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.
Metal
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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 below the chair.
Iron
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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
We are selling them as a pair, circa 1960s-1970s. Cool outdoor furniture is sometimes hard to come by and that is why we love these chairs so darn much.
Faux Leather, PVC
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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 condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs o...
Steel
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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 set includes a dinette table and 4 chairs. The dinette table features a circular t...
Metal
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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
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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 Hall Bradley, Brown Jordan
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM (Mid Century Modern) Brown Jordan Tamiami outdoor dining chairs by Hall Bradley 4 side and 2 armchairs, set of 6.
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.
Wrought Iron
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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. Comprised of spun fiberglass, new black paint, and royal blue vintage throw pillow...
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 with scroll design. 2 chairs have muted burnt red fabric and 1 has tan leather upho...
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.
Wrought Iron
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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 his famous spun fiberglass construction.
Fiberglass
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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 Salterini.
Wrought Iron
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 with round expanded metal mesh top and 4 metal wire springer chairs. Beautiful condit...
Metal
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
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$3,366 / item
H 9.85 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Acerbis, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matter, light and colour come together in an intense interaction of materials. This collection embodies the elegance of pure forms, elevated through the use of hand-blown glass. Sabi...
Glass, Art Glass
$16,486 / 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
Echo Outdoor Lounge Chair
By DING DONG
Located in Matosinhos, 13
Ding Dong presents its first outdoor collection, Echo. Inspired by the echo of a longtime memory built within the beauty of the natural greenery, this collection appeals to the sinuo...
Metal
$6,800Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 36 in W 23 in D 24 in
Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Florentine Garden Dining Suite
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional wrought aluminum patio and garden outdoor furniture dining suite designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. From the Florentine collection the set consists of six dini...
Aluminum
Mid Century Folding Rid Jid Patio Set by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
This great looking set of four folding chairs and a folding table was designed by Salterini and sold in the USA by Rid Jid in the 1960s . It’s made of mesh tubular steel with rounded...
Steel
$3,000 / item
H 91.5 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
1970s B&B Italia Olinto Lacquered Cabinet w/ Glass Shelving by Kazuhide Takahama
By B&B Italia, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a tall, lacquered wood Olinto cabinet with glass doors, designed in the 1970s by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama for B&B Italia. Takahama’s collection featured a serie...
Steel, Aluminum
$1,660 / set
H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in
1960's Rid-Jid Folding Patio Set (Table & 2 Chairs) by Salterini
By Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Salterini stands at the forefront of innovative outdoor furniture, commanding the attention of mid-century design enthusiasts and collectors alike. Their folding pieces are essential...
Metal
1960's Pair of Folding Chairs by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern outdoor patio pair of folding chairs designed by Salterini. The chairs are made of mesh and tubular steel. In good vintage condition. Classic rounded shape, the...
Steel
$4,995 / set
H 30.25 in W 25 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern 6pc. Set Salterini Radar by Maurizio Tempestini C1955
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 6 piece set of "Radar" outdoor patio dining set. Incudes 4 chairs 48" round top table with an umbrella hole and the heavy solid cast iron art deco umbrella holder. In excell...
Steel, Iron
$263Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 32 in W 22.75 in D 20 in
Impressions Aluminum Stacking Outdoor Chair by Tropitone
By Tropitone
Located in Pasadena, TX
Tropitone was founded in 1954 to serve the contract market, including hotels, motels, clubs and resorts with high performing outdoor patio furniture. Impressions aluminum outdoor...
Aluminum
$6,654
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
16 Piece Suite Of Westminster Outdoor Garden Furniture - 8 Seat Dining set + 3 S
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is one of the most handsome, modern suites of outdoor/dining furniture you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequi...
Metal
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
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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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