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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
Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series End Tables by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
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
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
Vintage mcm highboy dresser by Mengel furniture
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Rare highboy cabinet by Mengel furniture
Designed by Raymond Loewy circa 1950
Gorgeous piece
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
MCM Walnut Toucan Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century modern walnut toucan sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is very well
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
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 Staved Walnut Rolling Pin
Located in San Diego, CA
Like new MCM staved walnut rolling pin, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Enter...
Materials
Walnut
MCM Walnut & Stainless Steel Nutcracker
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM walnut and stainless steel nutcracker made in Germany, circa 1980s. The nutcracker is in good
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jack Cartwright for Founders MCM Danish Modern Walnut Full Headboard
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage Jack
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
United Style Young MCM Walnut Brass Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser
By Young Manufacturing Company, United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Style Young Manufacturing mid century walnut and brass gentleman's chest highboy dresser
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Widdicomb Model 205 MCM Walnut and Carpathian Elm Sideboard
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nakashima for Widdicomb Model 205 Mid Century Walnut and Carpathian Elm Sideboard Credenza
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Elm, Walnut
H 32.25 in W 84 in D 22 in
MCM 3 Walnut Cube Stools Black Upholstered Tops Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
are stamped inside with the number 42102-01. My 30-year experience in the vintage furniture business
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 17.75 in W 16 in D 16 in
Vintage MCM MonteVerdi-Young 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible set of 6 vintage MCM dining chairs. Made by the MonteVerdi-Young group. Unmarked
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
MCM Mid Modern Century Vintage Mainline by Hooker Walnut Wood Nightstands
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage 1960s Mainline by Hooker Furniture walnut wood single drawer nightstands. The nightstands
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Fantastic Vintage MCM Executive Walnut Asymmetric Desk By Jens Risom
Located in Seattle, WA
Fantastic Vintage MCM Executive Walnut Asymmetric Desk By Jens Risom. Clean Lines. Narrow Drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb MCM 4 Drawer Walnut Cane and Brass Highboy Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn gibbings for widdicomb mid century 4 drawer walnut cane and brass highboy dresser.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 40.75 in W 34.5 in D 21.25 in
6 Vintage Modern Upholstered Walnut Finish Gray Track Arm Dining Chairs MCM 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Six vintage dining armchairs featuring modern styling gray upholstery and tapered walnut finished
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 36 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
Vintage MCM 1 Piece Walnut & Radio Weave Cane Front Lighted China Cabinet
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern 1 piece walnut & radio weave cane front lighted China cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cane, Glass, Walnut
MCM Walnut Rolling Sideboard Bar Cart by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
.
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage MCM walnut rolling
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff MCM Walnut Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff
Located in Countryside, IL
pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That means the piece is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 33.75 in W 27.75 in D 27 in
Mid Century Modern Two Tier Console Table by Basset Furniture. Circa 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish style surfboard two tier Console / Sofa/ Entry Table by Bassett
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Expanding Dining Table
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That means the piece is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 30.5 in W 86 in D 40 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Nightstands, Pair
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid-century walnut nightstands - pair.
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates MCM Walnut Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wingback Chair and Ottoman
The chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 43 in W 33.75 in D 31 in
Pair of Vintage MCM Mouse / Cheese Wedge Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A whimsical pair of vintage MCM brass mouse on walnut cheese wedge bookends, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
Albert Parvin American Martinsville MCM Walnut Brass Highboy Gentlemen Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That means the piece is restored upon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 48.5 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
MCM Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Sofa Walnut New Charcoal Gray Tweed Upholstery
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Las Vegas, NV
MCM Mid-Century Modern Kroehler sofa walnut new charcoal gray tweed upholstery
Attractive
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 86 in D 35 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mcm Walnut Barrel Swivel Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That means the piece is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Tomlinson Sophisticate MCM Walnut and Burlwood 40 Inch Round Coffee Table
By Tomlinson
Located in Countryside, IL
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid Century Walnut and Burlwood 40 Inch Round Coffee Table
This coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Lawrence Peabody R Nemschoff MCM Ebonized Walnut Cane Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff
Located in Countryside, IL
height of 21.5 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Square Coffee Table
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut square coffee table
The table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
2 Mid Century Modern Gregson Danish Style Walnut & Leather Arms Chairs MCM Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage Gregson Furniture Industries Danish style Arm Chairs, circa 1983. Made of walnut
Category
Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 33 in W 25 in D 24.5 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates MCM Walnut and Chrome Highboy Dresser
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Highboy Dresser
This highboy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
H 49.5 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Set of 6 Vintage MCM Dining Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Set of 6 vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Albert Parvin American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Brass Nightstands, Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 23.25 in W 24 in D 16 in
MCM Daybed Sofa Walnut Frame with Arms & Gray-Blue Upholstery & Stram Springs
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid Century Modern) daybed sofa with a square walnut frame & poly
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 80.5 in D 33 in
Merton Gershun American Martinsville MCM Walnut and Cane Front Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Cane Front Highboy dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 44.5 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration MCM Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Console Table
This table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 27.75 in W 60 in D 17.75 in
John Lubberts Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson MCM Cane Walnut Slipper Chair - Pair
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Countryside, IL
furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That means the piece is restored upon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 28.25 in W 28 in D 24 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates MCM 2231-C Walnut Wingback Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
clearance 21.25 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 40 in W 34 in D 29 in
Bertha Schaefer Singer & Sons Mcm Two Tier Walnut Laminate End Tables - Pair
By Bertha Schaefer
Located in Countryside, IL
Bertha Schaefer for Singer & Sons American mid-century Two-Tier Walnut and Laminate Side End Tables
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 24.25 in W 28 in D 22.25 in
John Lubberts Lambert Mulder Tomlinson MCM Cane and Walnut Slipper Chair, Pair
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Countryside, IL
furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That means the piece is restored upon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
H 28.25 in W 27 in D 24 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Brass Buffet Hutch
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century walnut and brass buffet with hutch
The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
H 60.25 in W 48 in D 15.75 in
Pair of MCM Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM ceramic tile and walnut bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Walnut, Pottery
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates MCM 1613 C Walnut Highback Dining Chairs, 4
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
inches.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That means the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 47.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
MCM Slipper Chair in Walnut & Original Green Fabric by Kroehler, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
% original, vintage condition! Constructed of solid walnut and a lovely avocado-colored vinyl that screams
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 27 in
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Mcm Black Laminate and Walnut Nesting Table Set
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century black laminate and walnut nesting table set
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Ta...
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 16.75 in W 38 in D 38 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 54 in D 19 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut Brass 5 Drawer Highboy
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 44.75 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
Paul Evans Style Mcm Canadian Brutalist Walnut 9 Drawer Pedestal Lowboy Dresser
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans Style midcentury Canadian brutalist walnut 9 drawer pedestal lowboy dresser.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 80 in D 20.25 in
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe Mcm Walnut Wrought Iron Dining Chairs, Pair
By Clifford Pascoe, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That means the piece is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.75 in W 16 in D 22.5 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Walnut and Stainless Steel Sliding Door Credenza
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Stainless Steel Sliding Door Credenza
This credenza
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Walnut and Brass China Cabinet
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut and Brass China Cabinet
This china
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
H 57.75 in W 50 in D 18 in
Large Mid-Century Walnut and Cane Dresser by Cavalier Furniture
By Cavalier
Located in Trenton, NJ
This larger scale Mid-Century Modern bedroom dresser from Cavalier furniture features a vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cane, Wood, Walnut
American MCM Walnut Coffee Table with Acid Etched Copper Top by Harry Lunstead
By Harry Lunstead
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous American MCM walnut coffee table with acid etched copper top by Seattle furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Copper
H 18.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
MCM 6 Drawer Dresser Framed Arch Mirror by Dillingham Walnut & Pecky Cypress
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid Century Modern 6 drawer dresser with framed arch mirror by Dillingham
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Cypress
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 935 MCM Rosewood and Walnut Horseshoe Chairs - 4
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
clearance 25.25 inches
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
H 30.75 in W 24.75 in D 22 in
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Mcm Walnut Vintage Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mcm walnut vintage furniture on 1stDibs. A piece of mcm walnut vintage furniture — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of mcm walnut vintage furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of mcm walnut vintage furniture, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of mcm walnut vintage furniture over the years, but those crafted by American of Martinsville, Lane Furniture and Merton Gershun are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mcm Walnut Vintage Furniture?
Prices for a piece of mcm walnut vintage furniture start at $165 and top out at $32,495 with the average selling for $2,484.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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