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Baker MCM Side Table b y Thomas Phesant
By Thomas Pheasant
Located in Austin, TX
condition: structurally very sound, with a spotless and rich Tiger-Eye pattern and a high-gloss MCM glam
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Lane Parsons Style End Table ... MCM Side Table, Wood Veneer
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Lane Parsons Style End Table. Walnut box matched veneer. Great lines and shape, timeless design. Original finish.
Measures 27" wide x 27" deep x 20" high.
Fair vintage cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
1950s Wedge Table Walnut & Gold Leaf Edward Wormley Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Side Wedge Table walnut wood with patinated gold leaf top.
18.63 h x widest 28 w front 18.25 w
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of MCM Edmond Walnut Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of MCM Edmond Spence walnut side tables. Circa 1960. Perfect for today's transitional
Category
Vintage 1960s Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
MCM Leather Wrapped Side Tables Waterfall Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Mid Century Modern Leather Wrapped Waterfall Side End
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Leather
Vintage MCM Wrought Iron Side Table After Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
A timeless nod to mid-century outdoor design, this vintage wrought iron side table is inspired by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage MCM Walnut and Burl Side End Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A
Vintage Lane MCM
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
'2' MCM Danish Modern Rosewood Tile Side End Coffee Tables
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rosewood Mottled Fire Orange Tile Top Side End Coffee Tables From Denmark
Approximate Measurements in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Henning Norgaard for Komfort Mobler MCM Teak and Glass Side Tables - Pair
By Henning Norgaard, Komfort
Located in Countryside, IL
Henning Norgaard for Komfort Mobler Mid Century Teak and Glass Side Tables - Pair
Each side table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 15 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in
Paul McCobb Calvin MCM Leather Brass and Bleached Mahogany Magazine Side Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Leather, Brass and Bleached Mahogany Magazine Side Table
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.25 in W 28 in D 22 in
MCM Scandinavian Teak Side End Table Lovely Tile Insert by Gangso Mobler
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian teak side table or end table with unique tile insert by
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Mid Century Nightstand, End or Side Table, MCM, 60s, Red Lion Table Co.
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
an end or side table. Its sleek and minimalist aesthetic captures the essence of the mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
MCM Milo Baughman Style Brass Tear Drop Ying/Yang Coffee/Side Tables For Dia
By Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
Coffee/Side Tables for DIA
This coffee/side table embodies the essence of MCM design, featuring a brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.5 in W 38 in D 26 in
MCM Burke Brunswick Tulip Side Table Style Saarinen Gray Base Faux Woodgrain Top
By Brunswick Co., Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern Burke Division for Brunswick Tulip side table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 19.75 in Dm 17.5 in
MCM Square Waterfall Edge Rattan Wrapped Side Tables with Glass Tops - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of Palm Beach or Hollywood Regency style rattan-wrapped parsons style side or end tables
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
H 15.5 in W 21.75 in D 21.75 in
MCM Tubular Brass Table Set Vintage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
3 Piece Set of MCM Tubular Brass Tables
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll MCM Tumeric Orange Uphostery Side Chair, a Pair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Plainview, NY
The pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates encapsulates the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
MCM Stackables Folding Chair Side Table by Krueger Steel Frame Red & Black Vinyl
By Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM or Mid Century Modern Stackables Line folding chair and/or side table by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.25 in W 19 in D 20.25 in
MCM Gunlocke Wood Side Chairs with South West Print Stitched Leather Backs - 2
By Gunlocke
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite pair of black and brown mid-century modern wood side chairs by Gunlocke. This set is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Vintage Mid Century Danish Two Tier End/Side/Serving Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Danish Two Tier End/Side/Serving Table
This sleek MCM side/end/serving table
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Chairs MCM Stainless Steel Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Milo Baughman MCM Stainless Steel Armless Side Chairs
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Cabin Modern Martz Table Walnut + Chocolate Ceramic Tile Plant Stand MCM
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Harder to find, smaller Marshall Studios square tile side table, all original
No chips to the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
H 16 in W 16.38 in D 16.38 in
Edward Axel Roffman Pair Minimalist Enameled Oak Cube Tables MCM Post-Modern
By Edward Axel Roffman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Edward Axel Roffman, American, circa 1970s, these practical and fashionable side tables
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Enamel
Mid Century Modern/MCM Laquer Waterfall Nesting Tables - Jean-Michel Frank Style
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three vintage Mid-Century Modernist waterfall nesting or stacking tables in rare burgundy lacquer finish.
In the style of Jean-Michel Frank
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lacquer
H 21 in W 20 in D 14 in
Scarce MCM Wm. A. Berkey End Tables Wm. A. Berkey With Hidden Extra Tables
By William A. Berkey Furniture Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
side edges. The separate tables have some scrapes on the short edges and have some stains on the ends
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern End Table, Mersman Style Wood Side Table with Drawer
By Mersman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage MCM side table probably by Mersman or the like (unmarked). Solid wood with a white formica
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 21.5 in W 29 in D 22 in
1970s Side Table Tessellated Stone after Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura, Maitland Smith
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM tessellated wood Side Table.
wood frame has textured small stone fragments.
style attributed to
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone
MCM Lawrence Peabody Style High & Low Back Lounges Newly Upholstered- Set of 2
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
MCM High and Low-Barrel Back Lounges Styled After Lawrence Peabody Newly Upholstered in Sheep's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wool, Upholstery, Wood
H 38.5 in W 33 in D 31 in
MCM Style Directors Chairs White Chrome Attr Robert Kjer Jakobsen & Virtue Bros
By Virtue Brothers, Robert Kjer Jakobsen
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous pair of MCM a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern Campaign style sling director’s chairs attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 19 in D 16 in
Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith MCM 1st Edition Rope Edge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Zenith Mid Century 1st Edition Rope Edge Chair
Each chair measures: 25 wide x 23 deep x 31.5 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/ch...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern American of Martinsville Side Tables/Nightstand- Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Chicago, IL
pair of MCM black lacquer finish side tables/nightstands from American of Martinsville. The tables have
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
MCM Milo Baughman DIA Chrome Z Flat-Bar Vanity Stools Newly Upholstered - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Chicago, IL
styles. Perfect for use in a living room, side table, or bedroom vanity, these stools will elevate the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb for Winchendon MCM Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
Each chair measures: 18.25 wide x 23 deep x 33.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearanc...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33.25 in W 18.25 in D 23 in
Set 6 Italian Mid Century Modern MCM Leather and Walnut Dining Chairs Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and imaginative set of 6 black leather and dark inlaid walnut Mid Century Modern chairs from Italy in the 1950s era. They are heavy and sold and have a great look...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35 in W 19 in D 19 in
Mid-20th Century MCM Tulip Chairs White Shell & Black Cushions by Burke Set of 4
By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
FABULOUS Tulip armless or side chairs by Burke comprised of white fiberglass shells mounted on a white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.25 in W 31.25 in D 22 in
Set of 5 Side + Guest Chairs by coalessse
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed by Spain's Marc Krusin for Coalesse. The MCM Wrapp chairs are stackable, clean and elegant
Category
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Pull Up Side Chair by Thayer Coggin in Original Upholstery
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Thayer Coggin Pull Up Side Chair
The MCM Pull Up Chair by Thayer
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of MCM Klismos Side Chairs
By Abrahams Brothers
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique, charming form, cheerful style, nice proportions.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Oversized 1970s Vintage MCM Lucite Glass Side End Tables
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage MCM Lucite Glass Side End Tables
Approximate Measurements in Inches
20" high
35.75" wide
29.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
MCM Two Sided Sterling Silver Jigger / Shot Glass by Inman
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare MCM two sided sterling silver jigger / shot glass by Inman, circa 1950s. The piece is in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Side Table, Vintage Mid Century, Travertine Top, Walnut, MCM, Wedge Shape
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Side Table, Vintage Mid Century, Travertine Top, Walnut, MCM, Accent Table, Living Room, Unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Travertine
Vintage Marble End Table Side Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80
By Stone International, Mario Bellini, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Milo Baughman, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Cream Marble End Table.
Made out of solid marble stone. It's in two parts. The tabletop rests on the base.
Can be a great coffee table for a small area.
Color: Cream and...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
MCM Sculptural Wrought Iron Side Chair with Corded Backs and Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-century sculptural side chair with a heavy frame of black wrought iron having flared rectangles
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Circular End Table, Side Table, Solid Maple Wood, Mid Century, MCM, Maximalist.
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Circular End Table, Side Table, Solid Maple Wood, Mid Century, MCM, Hollywood Regency, Maximalist
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
H 16.5 in Dm 25.75 in
MCM Founders Furniture Side Table Chrome Ebony Rosewood CDP#47133 David Parmelee
By Founders Furniture Company, David Parmelee
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Founders Furniture MCM (Mid-Century Modern) lamp, corner, or side table CDP
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 21 in W 26 in D 26 in
Percival Lafer MCM Brazilian Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side End Table - Pair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Countryside, IL
Percival Lafer Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Smoked Glass Side End Table - Pair
Each table
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
H 12.5 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in
Italian MCM Chrome Brass Smoked Glass 30" Square Side End Lamp Table Stand MINT!
By Milo Baughman, Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian MCM Chrome Brass Smoked Glass 30" Square Side End Lamp Table Stand MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 22 in W 30 in D 30 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
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
Set of MCM Solid Brass Faux Bamboo Glass Top Nesting Side End Tables Stands
By Maison Jansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of quality machined brass MCM solid brass faux bamboo glass top nesting side end tables stands
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Basel, BS
, or side chair for any room.
Very fast shipping with our shipping partners, insured.
Height: 31
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Basel, BS
, or side chair for any room.
Note: We are selling two chairs, each separately. They made beautiful
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
Black Syroco Parsons Style Console Table...Wall-Mount MCM Two-Legged Side Table
By Syroco
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage circa 1970s Syroco ABS molded 450plastic wall-mount end or side table in shiny black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Plastic
H 24 in W 16 in D 12 in
MCM Rosewood & Chrome Coffee or Side Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Beautiful square rosewood coffee table from the 1950s-1960s. Square tube chrome legs.
Provenance: it had been styled seamlessly next to a Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa, also wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
MCM Jens Risom Style Floating Formula Side and with Coffee Table, Set of 2
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Floating Formula Square Top Side Table with Matching
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
MCM to Modern End or Side Table Barrel Shaped Chrome Base & Round Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern to Modern end or side table with barrel shaped square chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
MCM Khaki Vinyl Faux Leather Accent or Side Armchair in the Style of Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage mid-century modern khaki vinyl faux leather accent or side armchair in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 29 in W 35.5 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Travertine Raw Edge Live Edge End Table Side Table Postmodern MCM 70s 80
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection, Angelo Mangiarotti, Mario Bellini, Stone International
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Travertine Raw Edge End Table.
Made out of solid travertine stone. It's in two pieces, the tabletop sits on the base.
Color: Light Cream Natural Travertine (hard to captur...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 19.5 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
1970's MCM Lane Side or End Tables Square Chrome Frames & Glass Tops a Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern to Modern Lane Furniture side or end tables comprised of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15 in W 21.25 in D 21.25 in
MCM Milo Baughman Burled Olive Wood Coffee & Side Table Set By Rowe - Set Of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Square Burled Olive Wood Top, Chrome with Brass Base Coffee & Side
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 38 in D 38 in
MCM to Modern Square Tube Chrome & Round Glass Top Z Shaped End or Side Table
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Mid-Century Modern to modern square tube chrome and round glass top Z shaped end table. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have sign...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
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Mcm Side For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mcm side you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mcm side for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are 43 variations of the antique or vintage mcm side you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mcm side — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mcm side made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made mcm side has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Walter Lamb, Brown Jordan and France & Søn are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mcm Side?
Prices for a mcm side can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
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 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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