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Midcentury Danish Design Rosewood Secrétaire, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
station if you need it.
mcm furniture
This piece of furniture is true Danish midcentury modern design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Bachelors Chest by Leslie Diamond Conant Ball Modern Mates c 1950's
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
entire and extensive collection of MCM furniture, listed at Barbarella Home on 1st Dibs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 33.25 in W 32 in D 18 in
Vintage American of Martinsville 12 Drawer Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in west palm beach, FL
classic MCM furniture. Whether placed in a bedroom, hallway, or living space, this dresser seamlessly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century “Siesta” Leather Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Baltimore, MD
. This is one of the more iconic Mid-century modern pieces. A must-have for the MCM furniture collector
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 38.5 in W 24.5 in D 33.5 in
Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950's
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
MCM furniture, at Barbarella Home, on 1st dibs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 78.5 in D 58.25 in
pair of wicker armchairs and black lacquered metal foot Italy circa 1960
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in TARBES, FR
its elegant simplicity and timeless aesthetic, Mid-Century Modern MCM furniture is still highly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage MCM Leather Club Chair by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Nightstand by Bassett Furniture Industries, Mid Century, MCM
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Nightstand, Only One, Bassett Furniture Industries, Mid Century, MCM, Bedroom, End Table
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Vintage MCM Madison Furniture Single Oak Armchair Oak Frame & Black Vinyl
By Madison Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage Mid Century Modern Madison Furniture single armchair comprised of an oak frame
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Expertly Restored United Furniture Walnut Diamond Pair Nightstands Mcm 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Description: Mid-Century Modern United Furniture Company vintage circa 1960s, pair of nightstands
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 24.75 in W 23 in D 16 in
Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series Night Stands by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of American MCM walnut night stands from the "Rhythm" series by Lane Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
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
MCM to Modern Founders Furniture Octagon Commode End Table Cabinet Patterns 21
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Founders Furniture octagon commode table or end
Category
20th Century American Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 22.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Vintage Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture New World Collection MCM Dining Set
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Michael Taylor for Baker furniture dining set. This gorgeous mid century modern dining
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
MCM Founders Furniture Side Table Chrome Ebony Rosewood CDP#47133 David Parmelee
By David Parmelee, Founders Furniture Company
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
Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series End Tables by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of American MCM walnut with oak accent end tables from the "Rhythm" series by Paul
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 20 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Paul Frankl Johnson Furniture Company MCM Station Wagon Maple and Leather Mirror
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Mid Century Station Wagon Maple and Leather Mirror
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Maple
H 49.75 in W 33.75 in D 2.25 in
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture MCM Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By PJ Furniture, Ole Wanscher
Located in Countryside, IL
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Upholstery
H 30.5 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
MCM Campaign Buffet Sideboard by Hickory Furniture
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1985 MCM Campaign Style Buffet Sideboard by Hickory Furniture
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture MCM Leather Birch Maple Station Wagon Dresser
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mid Century Leather Birch and Maple Station Wagon Dresser
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Birch, Maple
H 32 in W 66 in D 22 in
MCM Cork and Wood Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Cork and Wood Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
This amazing
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Cork
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company MCM Station Wagon Full Bed Frame
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Mid Century Station Wagon Full Bed Frame
This bed frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 34.75 in W 57 in D 80 in
MCM Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Lane Furniture, Arne Vodder
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
These
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of MCM Walnut Arm Chairs by Johnson Furniture Company in the Style of Risom
By Johnson Furniture Co., Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM walnut framed arm chairs in the style of Jens Risom for Johnson Furniture Co., circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 23 in D 24.5 in
MCM Cork and Wood Sideboard with Mirror by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Furniture
This amazing cork and wood credenza/sideboard is a great piece to bring together any type of mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Cork
H 32.5 in W 76 in D 21 in
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
MCM Lane 3 Piece Solid Walnut Console & End Table Set
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
The Lane Furniture Company was founded in 1912 by John Lane in Altavista, Virginia, USA. Initially
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
John Stuart Facade Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut 3 Drawer MCM Nightstand
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Stuart Facade Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut 3 Drawer MCM Nightstand. Item features a "Facade
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
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
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders
By String Design AB, MCM Unique
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Vintage MCM Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of vintage 4 MCM dining chairs. Designed by the legendary Paul McCobb, a Midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
MCM Warren Church for Lane Perception Walnut Cat's Eye Dining Chairs, Set 6
By Lane Furniture
Located in Basel, BS
examples of Mid Century high quality furniture design by a renowned maker.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30.25 in W 21 in D 19 in
1963 MCM Lane Rhythm Collection Walnut Single End Table with Drawer & Brass Plat
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Lane Rhythm Collection MCM or mid-century modern walnut single end table with a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 20 in W 22 in D 27.5 in
MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string
By String Design AB, MCM Unique
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Original MCM Ash shelving system - consists of Black lacquered metal ladders, from string Stockholm
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 20.48 in W 46.07 in D 11.82 in
1970s Rattan MCM Glass Top Sideboard Console Table
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
craftsman put into making this design. As is typical of rattan furniture, each piece is unique. As devout
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rattan, Glass
1971 MCM Lane Dresser Credenza Buffet Tower Suite Collection Walnut & Rosewood
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular vintage Mid-Century Modern dresser, credenza, buffet, or sideboard Lane Furniture Tower
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
H 29.25 in W 79 in D 19 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 Johnson Hadley Walnut Coffee Table Mad Men Eames Era
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1950s MCM JOHNSON HADLEY Walnut Coffee Table from their Forward
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Westnofa MCM Danish Rosewood 14 Drawer Armoire Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
highboy measures: 48 wide x 18 deep x 45.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Rosewood
H 45.5 in W 48 in D 18 in
Vintage MCM Keller Furniture Oak Valkerie ii Dining Chairs by Edmond J Spence
By Edmond J. Spence, Keller
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Keller furniture Valkerie II Line dining or side chairs by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Widdicomb MCM Bleached Mahogany Expanding Console Dining Table with 4 Leaves
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
leaf is utilized
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.25 in W 100 in D 37 in
Mcm Dresser Credenza with Glass Top & Mirror by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Founders Mid-Century Modern Campaign
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Glass, Wicker, Wood
MCM 1960s Rattan Wicker Stripes Castors Sectional Sofa with Corner Table
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
design. As is typical of rattan furniture, each piece is unique. As devout fans of rattan furniture would
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Glass
Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass MCM Swivel Seat Dining Arm Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Armchair. Item features a swivel seat, pedestal base, woven fiberglass construction, great style and form. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 26 in
1971 MCM Lane Headboard Tower Suite Collection Full/Queen Bed Rosewood & Walnut
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern headboard Lane Furniture Tower Suite Collection comprised of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
H 40.25 in W 61 in D 2.5 in
MCM McGuire Style Brighton Pavilion Bamboo Lounge Set, Billy Baldwin Provenance
By McGuire
Located in Morristown, NJ
stylish and evocative three-piece mid-century bamboo lounge set in the manner of McGuire Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Living Room Sets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
H 35.25 in W 24.25 in D 22.5 in
1960s MCM Walnut Buffet Sideboard Credenza by Heritage for JH Biggar Pasadena Ca
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Monrovia, CA
J.H. Biggar Furniture Store, Pasadena, CA.
This Piece Is From A Beautiful 1960s Mid Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 66 in D 19 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 Table Set by Rowe - Set of 2
Each table showcases a burled olive wood top, comple...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 38 in D 38 in
Mid Century Nightstand, End or Side Table, MCM, 60s, Red Lion Table Co.
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This Mid Century Nightstand from Red Lion Table Co is a stylish and practical addition to any bedroom. Made of solid wood and wood veneer with a retro 60s design, this versatile piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
2 MCM Founders Corner Step Tables Black Brass Sabots Coronado Grp Luther Draper
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Draper for Founders Furniture. Gorgeous condition. This pair of tables have been completely restored to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 21.75 in W 30 in D 29.75 in
1970s Rattan Wicker MCM Waterfall Chest Dresser Nightstand, Set of 3
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
making this design. As is typical of rattan furniture, each piece is unique. As devout fans of rattan
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Dressers
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa MCM Siesta Norwegian White Leather Bentwood Chair
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Countryside, IL
furniture is sold in "As Is" condition. Items not subjected to the restoration process can often ship out a
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 31.25 in W 25.25 in D 30 in
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa MCM Reversible Leather and Wool Bentwood Chaise
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Countryside, IL
measures: 25 wide x 58 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 13 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Wool, Bentwood
MCM to Modern Tubular Chrome Brass & Smoke Glass Trio of Cocktail or End Table
By James David Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome trio of matching MCM, Mid-Century Modern, to modern tubular chrome frame tables, one
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 20 in W 26 in D 26 in
MCM Jack Van Der Molan Nightstand for Vanleigh
By Jack Van der Molen, Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Medina, OH
MCM Jack Van Der Molan Nightstand for Vanleigh. In good condition, some wear to it due to age
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Oak
1970s Faux Rattan Chinoiserie Style Aluminum MCM Floral Sofa Chairs, Set 3
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, aluminum faux rattan patio set you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is exh...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Jack Cartwright for Founders MCM Rosewood, Aluminum and Leather Sling Sofa
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
photographed in our studio. This furniture is sold in "As Is" condition. Items not subjected to the restoration
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Ottoman Footstool
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
MCM Upholstered Ottoman Footstool by
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton
1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
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
Large MCM Lucite Pedestal
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
A large MCM rectangular lucite pedestal, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and
Category
20th Century American Space Age Pedestals
Materials
Lucite
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Mcm Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mcm furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of mcm furniture, we have 423 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of mcm furniture — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of mcm furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of mcm furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Directional and American of Martinsville produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mcm Furniture?
Prices for a piece of mcm furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $20,650, while the average can fetch as much as $1,997.
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 Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024An MCM piece of furniture was produced during the mid-20th century and reflects the characteristics of mid-century modern style. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that describe many examples of vintage mid-century modern furniture. Furniture created by designers working in this style often featured materials like teak, rosewood, oak, steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Shop a large selection of vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if a piece of furniture is MCM, consider its characteristics. MCM, or mid-century modern, furniture is often easy to spot because of its simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Pieces may be constructed from natural materials, such as alluring woods like teak, rosewood and oak, and synthetic materials, including steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Maker's marks can also provide clues about the style of your furniture. Some well-known designers who worked in the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. For other makers, you can conduct online research using trusted resources to learn whether they adhered to mid-century modern design principles and were active during the mid-20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture.
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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.