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1950s MCM Design Style Velvet And Black Lacquered Metal Swivel Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s MCM Design Style Ocre Velvet Fabric With Black Lacquered Swivel Base Armchair composed of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
MCM Leather and Iron Butterfly Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and comfortable MCM leather and iron butterfly chair, circa 1960s. The piece is in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
1950s Design And MCM Style Beige Bouclé Fabric And Black Metal Dining Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Design And MCM Style Beige Bouclé Fabric And Black Metal Dining Chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in
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
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid Century Modern “The Mr. Chair” lounge chair & ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Yellow Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Brown Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Brown Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
This office
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates MCM His and Hers Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century His and Hers Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
The His
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40.5 in W 36 in D 29 in
Vintage MCM Wire Mesh Swivel Chairs and Ottomans After Woodard - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage pair of MCM lounge chairs and ottomans. Chic wire mesh on two high back swivel chairs with
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
MCM Illum Wikkelso Style Swivel Pod Chairs Newly Upholstered - Set of 2
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Swedish Illum Wikkelso Style Swivel Pod Chairs Newly Upholstered in High End
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Fiberglass Wheeled Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid-century fiberglass wheeled shell chair.
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Fiberglass Wheeled Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid century fiberglass wheeled shell chair
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley Dunbar MCM Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge chair and ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 48 in
Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Basel, BS
a chrome plated metal frame. This chair is in beautiful condition, marked "made in Italy" on the
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Basel, BS
a chrome plated metal frame. This chair is in beautiful condition, marked "made in Italy" on the
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) polished aluminum and chrome tulip base barrel swivel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 26.75 in W 32.25 in D 25.5 in
MCM Tito Agnoli Grey Leather "Sistina" Chairs for Matteo Grassi, Set of 6
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Madison, WI
leather dining or conference chairs. This gorgeous design displays nice detailing throughout, including
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Les Amisco Memphis Ellipse Metal and Black Leather Rocking Chair
By Les Industries Amisco
Located in Basel, BS
Fantastic, and very Rare MCM Post-Modern, Memphis style rocker made in Canada by Les Amisco in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 27 in
MCM Chromcraft Ribbed Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern Chromcraft ribbed or channeled black vinyl faux leather
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 16 in D 20 in
1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Knoll Bertoia Diamond chair. **The textile is a stunning fabric, and it was custom made by Knoll. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 8 MCM contemporary metal dining chairs painted in gun metal grey with grey upholstered seats
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Accent Chairs by Carsons Inc Chrome Frames & Oatmeal Herringbone a Pair
By Carson's Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Carsons Incorporated accent chairs with rectangular
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Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32 in W 23 in D 30 in
Salterini Tempestini Vintage Wrought Iron Radar Chairs Hoop Chairs Set of 4
By John Salterini, Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Oversized Hoop Radar Chairs will give any vintage patio, deck, or garden, the ultimate MCM look.
Our
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Four Steelcase Coalesse Wrapp Side Chairs
By Marc Krusin
Located in Sheffield, MA
Designed by Spain's Marc Krusin for Coalesse. The MCM Wrapp chairs are stackable, clean and elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Italian Upholstered Velvet Art Deco Dining Chair, Late 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely Art Deco style dining chair, made in Italy. The chair features a tall rounded back
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modern Highback Dining Chairs by Chromcraft, set of Six
By Chromcraft
Located in Trenton, NJ
era and timeless comfort.
Visualize this distinctive set of six mcm chairs gracing your dining room
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
By Steelcase, Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of brown vinyl faux leather MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern style Steelcase 451
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 23.75 in D 25.25 in
MCM Tropical Leaf Green Painted Metal Outdoor Slatted Springer Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage tropical leaf green painted metal outdoor slatted springer chairs, a pair. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Pr MCM Coral Painted Outdoor Nesting Side Tables Metal Wire & Expanded Metal Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid-Century Modern) coral painted metal wire famed with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
1980s Post Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair MCM
By Vladimir Kagan, Louis Durot
Located in Basel, BS
Thank you for visiting our shop.
We have two of these fabulous chairs. The price here is for one
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
MCM Round Metal Outdoor Black Painted Tripod Accent Table with Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) round black painted metal indoor/outdoor accent table
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
MCM Black Powder Coated Metal Smoked Glass Square Expanding Table Attr DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern black powder coated metal smoked glass square
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mcm White Lacquer Jamestown Trapezoid Desk With Upholstered Chair
Located in Medina, OH
Vintage Jamestown white lacquer and black metal accents with upholstered chair. Perfect to add to
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Brown Jordan Chaise lounge chairs with cushions, wheels, adjustable back, MCM
By Brown Jordan
Located in San Jose, CA
Set of 2 beautiful chaise lounge chairs by Brown Jordan with cushions
Made of cast Aluminum
On
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Vintage 1980s American American Classical Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 24 in W 25 in D 78 in
MCM Homecrest Outdoor Coral Adjustable Dining or Low Table & 4 Springer Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Topeka, KS
with round expanded metal mesh top and 4 metal wire springer chairs. Beautiful condition, keeping in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
THOMASVILLE Pecan Mid 20th Century Modern MCM Dining Table Set with 6 Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
spade feet. Includes one 12 inch extension leaf for placement on metal expansion sliders. Chairs have
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century MCM Tropitone Outdoor Chairs with Vinyl Straps & Cushions Set 6
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Tropitone outdoor chairs with vinyl straps & cushions, set of 6. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 28.5 in
1960’s MCM Black Outdoor Set of 4 Rid-Jid Hoop Chairs & Newer Dining Table
By Salterini
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage MCM (mid-century modern) black painted outdoor dining set of 4 Rid-Jid Hoop chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
ARTHUR UMANOFF for Shaver-Howard MCM Modern Steel Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid 20th Century Modern style steel patio side chairs designed by Arthur Umanoff for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
ARTHUR UMANOFF for Shaver-Howard MCM Modern Steel Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid 20th century Modern style steel patio side chairs designed by Arthur Umanoff for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
MCM Style Tropitone Outdoor Dining Table Pedestal Base Round Dimpled Glass Top
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage MCM outdoor table with paperclip style pedestal base and round dimpled glass top
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
MCM Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair Newly Upholstered in Sage Mohair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
timeless appeal.
This chair are not only known for their iconic design but also for their exceptional
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 25 in
1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter with Iron Tripod Stand MCM
By Charles Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
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Each
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
MCM Spun Fiberglass Forest Green Outdoor Dining Table & 4 Armchairs on Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Inches
• Weight: 46.87 Pounds
Chair Size Each:
• Height: 33.75 Inches
• Width: 24.5 Inches
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
MCM Abstract Pair of Ventriloquists Titled "One Eyed Twin Dummies" by Pat Keck
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 45in W: 12in D: 8 1/2in
!!!CHAIRS NOT INCLUDED!!!
This MCM abstract pair of
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 45 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
MCM Eames Herman Miller Natural Oak 60" Round Top Tables Black Universal Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
and timeless table that will host many options of dining or office chairs. The epitome of mid-century
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
MCM Eames Herman Miller Natural Oak Round Universal Base Table w/ Gromet Hole
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
timeless table that will host many options of dining or office chairs. The epitome of Mid-Century Modern
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
MCM Round Wrought Iron & Laminate Patio Dining Table Max Stout Blacksmith Shop
Located in Topeka, KS
in the early to late mid-century. He designed the low back “Stout” chair comprised of painted metal
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
MCM White Formica Top & Steel Modernist Coffee Table by William Plunkett 60's
By William Plunkett
Located in High Wycombe, GB
combined engineering skills with sculptural flair to create striking metal-framed seating and tables that
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 14.38 in W 60.04 in D 24.02 in
Round Metal and Glass Top Dining or Conference Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
metal frame has a gold tone to give it extra style and presence.
Add your favorite chair of any style
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
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Metal Mcm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of metal mcm chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and fiberglass, all metal mcm chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of metal mcm chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Metal mcm chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many metal mcm chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Fritz Hansen produced popular metal mcm chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Metal Mcm Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,495, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $5,995 highest priced.
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.
Questions About Metal Mcm 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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