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1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture wearing its
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
H Brockmann Petersen for Louis G Thiersen MCM Teak Horseshoe Chairs, Pair
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in Countryside, IL
H Brockmann Petersen for Louis G Thiersen mid century Teak Horseshoe Chairs - Pair.
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Danish MCM Set of Four Hans J. Wegner CH-33 Teak Chairs Carl Hansen & Søn 1960
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Portland, OR
A very good set of four Danish Mid Century Modern original early Hans Wegner designed CH 33 teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 22 in D 18 in
Illum Wikkelsø Niels Eilersen Capella Model No 4 MCM Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Countryside, IL
Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen Capella Model No. 4 Mid Century Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 27.5 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
Arnold Madsen Madsen and Schubell MCM MS-30 Danish Teak Easy Lounge Chair
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Countryside, IL
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell Mid Century MS-30 Danish Teak Easy Lounge Chair
The chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Arne Hovmand Olsen for P Mikkelsen MCM Teak Lean Back Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for P Mikkelsen mid-century teak lean back lounge chairs - pair.
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen MCM Teak and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Mid Century Teak and Rattan Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Teak
H 27.5 in W 25.5 in D 31 in
MCM Teak Dining Chairs Scandinavian Modern by Sun Furniture Set of 6
By Sun Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 MCM Solid Teak Dining Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik MCM Teak Juliane Chairs – Set of 6
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Mobelfabrik Mid Century Teak Juliane Chairs – Set of 6
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 30.75 in W 19.75 in D 20 in
Niels Moller Model 57 MCM Danish Teak and Rope Captains Dining Chairs - Pair
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Model 57 Mid Century Danish Teak and Rope Captains Dining Chairs - Pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Soborg Model 316 MCM Teak Dining Chairs - 6
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Soborg Model 316 Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.25 in W 19 in D 18 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold MCM Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs - 6
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mid Century Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH23 MCM Danish Teak Oak Dining Chairs - Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH23 Mid Century Danish Teak and Oak Dining Chairs - Pair
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak, Teak
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 MCM Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, Set of 6
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 mid century danish teak dining chairs with rope seats - set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 37 in W 22.25 in D 17 in
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 MCM Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rope, Teak
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold MCM Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs -8
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mid Century Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Vintage MCM Dining Chairs by Tarm Stole Mobelfabrik Set of 4
By Tarm Stole
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 4 Vintage MCM Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Tarm Stole
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Danish Hans Wegner AP 62 AP Stolen Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
A high
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Other
H 38.98 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Hans Wegner CH22 Carl Hansen & Son Oak Lounge Easy Chairs MCM - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original Vintage Hans Wegner CH22 Carl Hansen & Son Oak Mid Century Modern Lounge Easy Chairs - a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 24.5 in
Skovby Møbelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Chairs Set of 5
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Solid Teak Dining Chairs Denmark 1960s
We also have the matching table shown available and listed
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Solidly built.
Matching teak desk chair with original black, vinyl seat.
CREATOR Gunnar Nielsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 65 in D 23.25 in
MCM Folke Ohlsson for DUX Reclining Lounge Chairs and Adjustable Ottomans C.1960
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original pair of refurbished Folke Ohlsson for DUX Teak reclining lounge chairs with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 39 in W 28 in D 35 in
24 Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs MCM
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
Constructed from thick cuts of solid teak with the backrests and seats upholstered in brown leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair Newly Upholstered Midcentury Teak Armchairs Olive & Beige Geometric Pattern
Located in Austin, TX
Pair newly upholstered, teak MCM chairs.
Measures: 23" W x 25.5" D x 36" H.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
H 36 in W 23 in D 25.5 in
Danish MCM Teak Rocking Chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler
By Frank Reenskaug, Bramin Mobler
Located in Mexico City, MX
Comfortable teak rocking chair by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin Møbler Denmark. The rocking chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Teak
Teak Dining Chairs Mcm by D Scan, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
modern solid teak dining chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
31.5" high at back
18.5" wide at
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen for John Stuart France MCM Danish Teak Lounge Chairs
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Countryside, IL
Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen for John Stuart France and Sons mid century Danish teak lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 30 in W 30 in D 29 in
John Bone for Mikael Laursen MCM Danish Teak and Wool Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By A. Mikael Laursen, John Boné
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
. This lounge chair features a gorgeous sculpted teak wood frame designed by John Bone, and cozy wool
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 38.75 in W 27.75 in D 28 in
Knut Sæter for Vatne Mobler MCM Teak and Black Leather Chair and Ottoman Set
By Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
Located in Countryside, IL
Knut Sæter for Vatne Mobler Mid Century Teak and Black Leather Chair and Ottoman Set
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Series 7 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Vintage MCM Molded Teak, Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Pair of vintage MCM Series 7 Model 3107 molded teak chairs with chrome legs designed by Arne
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 19.5 in L 30 in
Mcm Alf Svensson Kontur Highback Lounge Chair
By Alf Svensson
Located in Surrey, BC
This Danish modern high back reclining lounge chair was designed by Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model 316 for Soborg MCM Teak Dining Chairs 6
By Soborg Furniture Factory, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model 316 for Soborg mid century teak dining chairs - Set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.25 in W 23.75 in D 20.25 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 MCM Teak Hammer Dining Chairs, Set of
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3103 Mid Century teak hammer dining chairs - Set of 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Kai Kristiansen for SVA Mobler Model 42 MCM Teak Z Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for SVA Mobler model 42 mid century teak Z dining chairs - Set of 6
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Other
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 29.53 in
Greaves & Thomas Pair Of Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Greaves and Thomas Pair of Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
A beautifully
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Foam, Teak
Greaves & Thomas Pair Of Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Greaves & Thomas Pair Of Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
A beautifully
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Other
H 31.11 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Greaves & Thomas Pair Of Green Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Greaves and Thomas Pair of Green Lounge Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
A
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Foam, Teak
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 32.29 in
Mid Century Original Georg Eknes Hans Brattrud Scandia Rosewood Swivel Chair MCM
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
An original low back rosewood "Scandia" lounge chair by Georg Eknes for Hans Brattrud
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
Skovby Møbelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Chairs
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Møbelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Chairs Denmark 1960's
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Chairs: 38" high x
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
3 x Dux Of Sweden Ribbon Dining Chairs Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
3 x Dux Of Sweden Ribbon Dining Chairs
This modernist chair was produced by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
MCM Round to Oval Dining Table w/ Leaves + 4 Chairs by Gudme Jl Moller, 9 Pcs
By Gudme Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Madison, WI
Beautifully made light wood grain table by Gudme Mobelfabrik, and 4 teak chairs made by Moller make
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 28 in W 49 in D 49 in
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle MCM Teak Dining Table with Nesting Chairs, Set 4
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Mid Century Teak Dining Table with Nesting Chairs - Set of 4
The table
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modular Fabric Corner Sofa & Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Modular Fabric Corner Sofa and Lounge Chair Vintage Retro MCM
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Foam, Teak
H 27.56 in W 100.79 in D 32.29 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold MCM Danish Teak and Leather Lounge Chair
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold mid century Danish teak and leather lounge chair
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.25 in W 26 in D 20.5 in
Jack Lenor Larsen Style Milo Baughman James Inc MCM Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Milo Baughman, James Inc., Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Lenor Larsen Style Milo Baughman for James Inc mid century teak articulate highback and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 37.5 in W 28 in D 30 in
MCM to Modern Teak Orange Striped Club Chairs Style Tobia Scarpa or Lou Hodges
By Lou Hodges, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern to Modern club chairs comprised of teak frames with
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.5 in W 33.75 in D 31 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Onsild Mobelfabrik MCM Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Onsild Mobelfabrik mid century teak dining chairs - set of 8.
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model 316 for Soborg MCM Teak Dining Chairs 6
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Model 316 for Soborg Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.25 in W 23.75 in D 20.25 in
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle MCM Expanding Teak Dining Table 4 Nesting Chairs
By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle Mid Century Expanding Teak Dining Table with 4 Nesting Chairs
The dining
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 28.75 in W 61.25 in D 41.5 in
Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle MCM Teak Danish Dinette Game Nesting Table 4 Chairs
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle teak Danish dinette nesting game table and 4 chairs. A fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Vintage British Midcentury Teak "Brasilia" Dining Chairs by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exclusive set of four MCM "Brasilia" dining chairs in teak wood manufactured by G Plan
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 33 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Set of Ten Vintage British Midcentury Teak "Brasilia" Dining Chairs by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exclusive set of ten MCM "Brasilia" dining chairs in teak wood manufactured by G Plan in
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 33 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Set of Four Vintage British Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a set of four beautiful British MCM teak dining chairs manufactured by G Plan in the 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Vintage British Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs by Kofod Larsen & G Plan
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful set of four MCM dining chairs in teak designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for the
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 19.75 in D 17.5 in
Set of 6 Vintage British Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by A. Younger Ltd
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful set of 6 British mcm dining chairs in afromasia teak manufactured by A. Younger
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 19 in W 19 in L 19 in
Teak Dining Table and 4 Chairs Vanson MCM
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive mid-20th century five piece teak dining suite by Vanson.
The dining table
Category
Mid-20th Century English Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
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Mcm Teak Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of mcm teak chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mcm teak chairs — often made from hardwood, teak and wood — can elevate any home. Mcm teak chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mcm teak chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen and Milo Baughman each produced beautiful mcm teak chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Mcm Teak Chairs?
Prices for mcm teak chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mcm teak chairs begin at $687 and can go as high as $5,195, while the average can fetch as much as $1,914.
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.
Questions About Mcm Teak Chairs
- What is an MCM chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023An MCM chair is a mid-century modern chair. The design style known as mid-century modernism emerged during the mid-20th century and was informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture. Organically shaped, clean lines and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe mid-century modern chairs and other furniture. Find a selection of vintage mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.