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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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Spun Fiberglass Round Dining Table Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
that’s not to say it wouldn’t be fabulous to have on your back patio for some outdoor festivities or an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Glass, Paint
Mathieu Matégot Style Round Patio Side Tables with Perforated Tops & X Supports
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in St. Louis, MO
Attributed Mathieu Matégot, these unique pair of patio or garden or side tables of French Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 14.5 in Dm 16.75 in
MCM Samsonite Outdoor Accent Table with White Steel Base & Werzalit Top
By Samsonite
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Samsonite outdoor accent table with white flattened
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Composition, Metal
MCM Round Metal Outdoor Black Painted Tripod Accent Table with Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) round black painted metal indoor/outdoor accent table
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
MCM Homecrest Outdoor Coral Adjustable Dining or Low Table & 4 Springer Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Topeka, KS
-NESS, and it is ready to be a new vintage addition to your backyard patio, deck, or porch, or even in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
MCM Style Tropitone Outdoor Dining Table Pedestal Base Round Dimpled Glass Top
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage MCM outdoor table with paperclip style pedestal base and round dimpled glass top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
MCM Tropical Leaf Green Painted Metal Outdoor Slatted Springer Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
a bold statement in your backyard, on the deck or patio, in the sunroom, or out by the POOL! We are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 28 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
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, PVC
H 29 in W 23 in D 23 in
MCM Spun Fiberglass Forest Green Outdoor Dining Table & 4 Armchairs on Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful 1960’s vintage Mid-Century Modern spun fiberglass forest green painted outdoor or patio
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
Mid-20th Century MCM Tropitone Outdoor Chairs with Vinyl Straps & Cushions Set 6
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
listed here for sale! They are ready to be the new vintage addition to your patio, deck, porch, or out by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 28.5 in
ARTHUR UMANOFF for Shaver-Howard MCM Modern Steel Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid 20th Century Modern style steel patio side chairs designed by Arthur Umanoff for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
ARTHUR UMANOFF for Shaver-Howard MCM Modern Steel Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid 20th century Modern style steel patio side chairs designed by Arthur Umanoff for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 22 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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 30 in W 21.5 in D 25 in
Russell Woodard Wrought Iron 3 Tiers Bakers Rack W/ Glass Shelves, Plant Stand
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Russell Woodard for Woodard Furniture Company, 1950s MCM Sculptura line 3 - tiered bakers rack with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 71.38 in W 45.5 in D 18.75 in
Unique 1950s Springbok Garden Table and Chairs Set by Ernest Race
By Race Furniture, Ernest Race
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
and would make the ultimate MCM garden, conservatory or porch set.
The glass table top is new and has
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Skyscraper Unique MCM Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of custom-designed one-of-a-kind MCM brushed steel andirons. Unique and beautiful design
Category
Vintage 1980s American Andirons
Materials
Steel
MCM Footed Ceramic Planter by Haeger
By Haeger
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM footed ceramic planter by Haeger, circa 1960s. The planter is in very good vintage
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Large California Design MCM Ceramic Planter by Gainey
By Gainey Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice large California design 17" ceramic planter by Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa 1960s. The planter is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks, has a fo...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
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
Large Astoria modernist planter by Hungarian manufacture 1965 MCM
Located in Budapest, HU
Large colorful funky Astoria plant holder by Pesthidegkút Ceramic manufacture.
A playful, rough, lovable modernist creation from the 1965-70s. Hand-painted, glazed ceramic bowl. Its...
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
MCM Drip Glaze Vase in the Style of David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice MCM drip glaze vase in the style of David Cressey, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Ceramic
Large MCM Blue and Cream Ceramic Studio Pottery French Jardiniere Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
the idea of using it as a planter on a patio, or on a dining table or counter to hold fresh fruit
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
H 10 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 in
Tall California Design MCM Ceramic Planter in the Style of Gainey
By Gainey Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice tall California design 10" ceramic planter in the style of Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa 1960s. The planter is in very good vintage condition with no chips or crac...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
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
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. Item features wrought iron tripod base, round wicker basket, great for use as a storag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter with Iron Tripod Stand MCM
By Charles Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern fiberglass bullet planters.
Original 1950s vintage elephant gray fiberglass bullet planter with it's original tripod rod iron stand and each bullet planter are st...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
1960-1970’s MCM to Modern Andirons or Firedogs Solid Brass Wave Scroll or S Shap
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern to Modern Andirons or Firedogs comprised of solid brass
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Brass
H 13.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
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
MCM Square Waterfall Edge Rattan Wrapped Side Tables with Glass Tops - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
would be fabulous in a family room, covered patio, or used as nightstands. We'd love to see this pair in
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
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H 15.5 in W 21.75 in D 21.75 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Dining Table Pedestal
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM outdoor dining table. Made by the iconic Russell Woodard. Unmarked. Part of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Glass, Fiberglass
H 28.5 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Midcentury Architectural Pottery Black Ceramic Planters by Gainey 'Set of 6'
By Gainey Pottery
Located in McKinney, TX
Set of six vintage MCM large black ceramic planter pots by Gainey
Each measures 14" tall x 17
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Architectural Pottery Gunmetal Ceramic Planters by Gainey 'Set of 2'
By Gainey Pottery
Located in McKinney, TX
Set of two vintage MCM large gunmetal ceramic planter pots by Gainey
Each measures 13" tall x 14
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Architectural Pottery Black Ceramic Planters by Gainey 'Set of 3'
By Gainey Pottery
Located in McKinney, TX
Set of three vintage MCM large black ceramic planter pots by Gainey
Each measures 13" tall x 15
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Architectural Pottery Black Ceramic Planters by Gainey 'Set of 3'
By Gainey Pottery
Located in McKinney, TX
Set of three vintage MCM large black ceramic planter pots by Gainey
Two measure 9" tall x 11
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Architectural Pottery "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett
By Architectural Pottery, Lagardo Tackett
Located in St. Louis, MO
, rarely seen double cone version with wider base than top in a white glaze. Provenance 1960s MCM building
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Clay
1960s Gainey Ceramics Architectural Modern Pottery Planter Set La Verne, Calif
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Gainey Ceramics MCM Architectural Modern Pottery Planters La Verne Calif
Set includes two
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Black Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Double Coned Planter Usa Architectural Vessel
Located in Monrovia, CA
Cactus.
This Mid Century Modern Architectural Planter / Vessel Will Add That Finishing MCM Look Your
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Ceramic
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Large Earthenware Pottery Planter in the Style of David Cressey / Robert Maxwell
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in San Diego, CA
" H. A very nice and functional piece of MCM studio pottery! #1625.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Earthenware
Salterini Tempestini Vintage Wrought Iron Radar Chairs Hoop Chairs Set of 4
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini, John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Oversized Hoop Radar Chairs will give any vintage patio, deck, or garden, the ultimate MCM look.
Our
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
MCM Homecrest White Painted Metal Glider & Taupe Vinyl Cushions & Button Detail
By Homecrest
Located in Topeka, KS
patio glider by Homecrest Furniture. It is comprised of a freshly painted white curved frame and two
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 70 in D 25 in
ARTHUR UMANOFF for Shaver-Howard MCM Modern Steel & Glass Round Dining Table
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern style round patio dining table designed by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 30.25 in W 42 in D 42 in
MCM Black Vinyl Webbing & Aluminum Settee Attr Brown Jordan Kantan Tadao Inouye
By Tadao Inouye, Brown Jordan
Located in Topeka, KS
need on your back patio or deck, front porch, or out by the pool! Maybe in your sunroom or out on your
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 25.5 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
Mid-20th Century MCM Tropitone Outdoor Table w/ Curved Legs & Round Acrylic Top
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
be the new vintage addition to your patio, deck, porch, or out by the POOL. It would also be awesome
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Midcentury Russell Woodard Outdoor Dining Tables and Chairs Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM outdoor dining set. Made by the iconic Russell Woodard with his coveted vine
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...
Materials
Wrought Iron
Salterini MCM Outdoor Wrought Iron and Black & White Houndstooth Patio Chairs, 3
By Salterini
Located in Countryside, IL
Salterini Mid Century outdoor wrought iron and black and white houndstooth patio chairs - set of 3
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 30 in L 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Olive Burled Sculpture Display Pedestal Stand MCM
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Olive Burl display pedestal in the manner of Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. Tall cubed form with matchbook veneered top on plinthe base. Measure: 40".
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Olive, Burl
Pair of MCM Hollywood Regency Jacques Adnet Style Chrome and Lucite Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
can even be used outside on a patio if you wish. These chairs are bound to bring a sense of
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 35.75 in W 21.5 in D 23.75 in
Russell Woodard MCM Polished Aluminum Dinette Set with Round Table and 4 Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Russell Woodard furniture. Known for his patio furniture, this Woodard dinette set is meant for indoor use
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
Pair MCM Red Polystyrene Original Pastil Rocking Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Topeka, KS
, or out on the back patio or lanai. They’re radically red, ridiculously comfortable, “Randy” approved
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
MCM Black Vinyl Rolling Desk Chair Wood Arms by Arthur Umanoff for Madison #2635
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
variety of patio pieces in wrought iron and wood and laminates. Some of the companies he designed for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.25 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
1960s LaGardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery Double Cone Planter Calif
By Architectural Pottery, Lagardo Tackett
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Classic Pottery by designer LaGardo Tackett sculptural bisque double cone hourglass planter for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Pottery
19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Jardinière Stamped C. Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Dallas, TX
on the bottom MCM, Golfe Juan, is in excellent condition and flaunts a palette of rich colors.
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
H 6.5 in W 13.5 in L 6.5 in
Scandinavian Teak Three-Seat Sofa Newly Upholstered in Oatmeal Fabric, c. 1980s
Located in Deland, FL
both indoor and outdoors and ideal for the home setting or on a patio this three-seater can blend
Category
Vintage 1980s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
H 36 in W 75 in D 34 in
Georges Briard Ice Bucket Gold and Faux Tortoiseshell Vinyl, Mid-Century Modern
By Georges Briard
Located in Topeka, KS
maybe a romantic evening on the patio or deck. Georges Briard which is a nom de plume for Jascha Brojdo
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
5 Pc. Mid Century Patio Set Att. to Tempestini for Woodard
By Maurizio Tempestini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ultra chic MCM patio, garden, poolside set attributed to Maurizio Tempestini for Woodard. This set
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Mcm Patio For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mcm patio you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mcm patio for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and plastic. Your living room may not be complete without a mcm patio — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mcm patio bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mcm patio that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur Umanoff, John Salterini and Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mcm Patio?
A mcm patio can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,498, while the lowest priced sells for $975 and the highest can go for as much as $2,500.
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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