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1950s Oak Wood Letter Tray MCM Desk Accessory
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Oak Wood Letter Tray MCM desk accessory
The Line Hedges File Illinois
Dovetail joinery
2.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Oak
MCM Desk by Robert John Co. Walnut & White Painted Steel Frame & Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern smaller writing desk by the Robert John Co. of Philadelphia
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
MCM Japanese Patinated Iron Winking Owl Pen Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
vintage condition and measures 2.5"W X 8.25"D X .5"H. A very cool and unique piece for your MCM desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Iron
Drexel MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a stunning MCM desk by Drexel. It.comes from it's Biscayne line of furniture. It's made of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Plainview, NY
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This quality Goran Strand MCM desk a true embodiment of Swedish design excellence that invites you to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Teak
MCM Model 7100 "Diax" Adjustable Desk Lamp in Gold Accents by Tensor
By Tensor
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM model 7100 "Diax" adjustable desk lamp in gold accents by Tensor, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Metal
MCM Staved Walnut Desk Organizer
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and functional MCM staved walnut desk organizer, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Walnut
MCM Rosewood Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The “FM60” Rosewood executive desk, by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, having a
Category
1960s Danish Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Wood
MCM Office Desk Paper Organizer Tray
By Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA (IRGSA)
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Mid-Century Modern desk office tray, clean design in two levels made by IRGSA, circa
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Wood
MCM Two Piece Lucite Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice two piece lucite desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Lucite
MCM Solid Staved Teak Desk Clock
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool MCM solid staved teak desk clock with bullet walnut numbers, circa the 1970s. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mcm White Lacquer Jamestown Trapezoid Desk With Upholstered Chair
Located in Medina, OH
your home office! This desk has a unique trapezoid shape! See measurements below.
Table top
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Metal
Large MCM Advertising Desk Pad on Wood Truck "Mitchell"
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool and hard to find large MCM advertising desk pad on wood truck "Mitchell", circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Wood, Paper
MCM Teak Perpetual Desk Flip Calendar, Security Pacific Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find MCM teak perpetual desk flip calendar from California's Security
Category
20th Century American Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Plastic, Teak
MCM Two Piece Brass and Faux Crocodile Desk Set
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice two piece brass and faux crocodile desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Brass
Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, rare and super-stylish Mid Century bureau secretaire desk by a top Danish designer in
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Teak
H 32.88 in W 37.41 in D 16.93 in
MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century teak writing desk with expandable sliding top for more working space. One
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 65 in D 23.25 in
Guido Faleschini for Mariani MCM Big Italian Leather Executive Desk Chair
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Countryside, IL
Guido Faleschini for Mariani Mid Century "Big" Italian Leather Executive Desk Chair
This chair
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 46.5 in W 30.5 in D 29 in
MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory
By Bruce Fox
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bruce Fox motivational desk accessory 3D Font " Excellence " in
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Aluminum
H 0.88 in W 7.5 in D 1.13 in
"Bulletin Cube" MCM Cork & Chrome Desk Organizer / Pencil Holder by Park Sherman
By Park Sherman
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice "Bulletin Cube" MCM cork and chrome rotating desk organizer / pencil holder by Park
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
'6' Mcm Chrome Adjustable Dining Conference Desk Armchairs by Sitland Italy
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach office estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern chrome adjustable armchairs by Sitland
Made in Italy
Measures: ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Chrome
MCM Executive Walnut Desk with Brass & Cane Details. Denmark, 1960's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking MCM Danish executive desk from the 1960s, expertly crafted from rich walnut and
Category
1960s Danish Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation MCM Solid Cherry Corner Desk
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation Mid Century solid cherry corner desk
This desk measures
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Cherry
MCM Octagonal Brass Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM octagonal brass ashtray, circa 1950s. The piece is in great vintage condition and
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Brass
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak Boomerang Desk
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Boomerang Desk
This desk
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 59.25 in D 35 in
Vintage Mid Century Desk, Singer 600 Sewing Machine, MCM, Retro, Unique, Walnut
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Mid Century Desk, Singer 600 Sewing Machine, MCM, Retro, Unique, Walnut, 1960s, Office
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Wood
H 31.25 in W 43.5 in D 20 in
Mid Century Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Desk Office Chair by Knoll No 181 MCM
By Vincent Cafiero
Located in Dayton, OH
Vincent Cafiero Executive Task Chair by Knoll International, c. 1960. Features a minimalist design with original black leather tufted seat over a swivel base with Shepherd casters. ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 MCM Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
This desk
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 61 in D 29.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk
This desk
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 74.5 in D 28 in
Vintage MCM Art Deco Maple Colored Desk Black Accents American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern or Art Deco with an Asian flair maple colored exotic wood desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 29.25 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Ebonized Mahogany Brass and White Laminate Desk
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century ebonized mahogany brass and white laminate desk
Desk measures
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Brass
MCM Green Singer Sewing Machine in Cabinet
Located in Norton, MA
Quality made with elegant design from the Mid-Century Modern Singer Sewing Machine and Table Cabinet, all original components and all in good condition with the good working function...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Wood, Machiche
MCM Art Glass Paperweight by Robert William Bartlett
By Robert William Bartlett
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful art glass paperweight by Robert William Bartlett, circa 1978. The piece is internally layered with white and blue swirl design. The paperweight is in very good vintage co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Art Glass
MCM Walnut and Naugahyde Double Letter Tray by OPCO
By Opco Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and functional MCM walnut and nauhgahyde double letter tray by OPCO, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Pair of MCM Wicker Seat Metal Base Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
modern MCM retro look. Can be very useful as extra chairs in a den or office. Measures: Seat height 16.50
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Wicker
Pair of MCM Walnut Letter Trays by Carver Wood Products
By Carver Wood Products Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM walnut letter trays by Carver Wood Products, circa 1970s. The trays are in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Walnut
MCM Lucite Napkin Holder by Denels Originals of Palm Springs
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool MCM lucite napkin holder by Denels Originals of Palm Springs,circa 1970s. The piece is in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Lucite
Charles Eames for Herman Miller MCM Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair
This chair measures: 25 wide x 22 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearanc...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome
MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather perch stool or chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Versatile chair with adjustable hand-stitched leather seat having a small back rest. The ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Mid 20th Century Vintage Heywood Wakefield Writing Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in west palm beach, FL
Upgrade your workspace with the Vintage MCM Heywood Wakefield Writing Desk. This iconic mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Wood
Serge Mansau for Fratelli Guzzini Italy MCM Designed Lucite Tape Dispenser - NOS
By Robert P. Gottlieb, Serge Mansau, Fratelli Guzzini
Located in St. Louis, MO
dispenser, new old stock. Great desk accessory.
See my other listing for vintage Robert P. Gottlieb lucite
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Steel
H 4.13 in W 4.94 in D 1.19 in
MCM Brass / Leather Long Shoehorn in the Style of Jacques Adnet by Arfango
By Jacques Adnet
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM brass and leather long shoehorn in the style of Jacques Adnet by Arfango, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Brass
MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern original mauve hopsacking & chrome tubular pair of chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 27 in
Rare Early 1960s Eames Chair No.680 1st Generation Herman Miller Hille EA101 MCM
By Herman Miller, Hille, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely rare first-generation Eames side chair in lovely vintage condition. This fantastic chair is a treasure of design history, produced in London by esteemed Briti...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Danish Georg Petersens Cantilevered Rosewood Desk
By Georg Petersens
Located in west palm beach, FL
Exceptional vintage MCM Danish desk by Georg Petersens, crafted from rich rosewood with a striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Rosewood
MCM Modernist Lightolier Adjustable Desk Table Task Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Desk Task lamp by Lightolier.
Maker stamped Lightolier US and Japan
Modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Metal
Vintage MCM Belgian Bookcase with Drop Down Desk/Bar in Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
MCM walnut bookcase with drop down desk or bar and lower closed storage.
walnut case
inset round
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Walnut
MCM Jack Van Der Molen Secretary Desk and Dresser for Vanleigh
By Jack Van der Molen, Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Medina, OH
MCM Jack Van Der Molen Secretary Desk and Dresser for Vanleigh. The first drawer pulls out as a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Oak
MCM Peter Ghyczy Style Beveled Glass Top Pedestal Dining/Conference Table/Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Desk
The Mid Century Modern Peter Ghyczy Style Beveled Glass Top Pedestal Dining/Conference Table
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Glass
H 29 in W 120 in D 47 in
Vintage MCM Lucite Whale Functional Sculpture for Desk or Vanity by Ritts
By Herb Ritts, 1952-2002
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage MCM Lucite Whale Functional Sculpture for Desk or Vanity by Ritts Astrolite.
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Arteluce Articulating Swing Arm Saucer Italian Brass Desk Lamp 1950s MCM Atomic
By Arteluce
Located in Peoria, AZ
ARTELUCE
SAUCER SHADE
ARTICULATING
DESK/TABLE LAMP
EXQUISITE ITALIAN STYLE!
CIRCA 1953
SIMPLY
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 25 in W 21 in D 15 in
Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Basel, BS
bottom. Strong, comfortable, all rattan in tact. Excellent opportunity for an accent chair, desk chair
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
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
bottom. Strong, comfortable, all rattan in tact. Excellent opportunity for an accent chair, desk chair
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
pieces:
The two wall hanging pieces each add their own features-- One features a drop down desk, and the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Iron
Rare MCM Model 3165 Industrial Tensor Desk Lamp by Dazor, USA, c. 1960's
By Dazor
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, American-made industrial tensor desk lamp produced by Dazor in the mid-1960's
Category
1960s American Industrial Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 19.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Knoll Clay Michie Swing Arm Saucer Desk Lamp, 1950s Mid Century Atomic MCM Decor
By Clay Michie
Located in Peoria, AZ
CLAY MICHIE FOR KNOLL
ARTICULATING SAUCER DESK LAMP
NO. 8
RARE W/ BULB DIFFUSER
DIMENSIONS
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
1960s Silver Task Light Desk Top Clamp Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Clamp Lamp
MCM Vintage Silver Task Light Desk Top Clamp Lamp Screw on
11 tall x 6 diameter
Preowned
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Metal
Casella Brass Flat Bar Desk Lamp Rare 1970s
By Casella
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A
1970s Rare MCM Casella Brass Flat Bar
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mcm Vintage Desk
Materials
Brass
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Mcm Vintage Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mcm vintage desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every mcm vintage desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mcm vintage desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mcm vintage desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made mcm vintage desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller, George Nelson and Drexel are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mcm Vintage Desk?
A mcm vintage desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,995, while the lowest priced sells for $52 and the highest can go for as much as $58,495.
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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