Michael Van Beuren Woven Side Table
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based desiger, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern
Rattan, Pine
$1,850
H 23.5 in W 15.5 in D 24 in
Mexican Modernist Michael Van Beuren Woven Rope Cord Triangular Table
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Round Top, TX
that Michael van Beuren designed for Domus, with wonderfully hand-tied and woven rope cord and mahogany
Cord, Rope, Wood
Michael Van Beuren Three Seater Woven Sofa
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern
Rattan, Pine
Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair Bench
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern
Rattan, Pine
$6,500
H 64.25 in W 58.5 in D 1 in
Woven Rattan Room Divider by Michael van Beuren, Mid-Century Design Mexico
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer, Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern
Rattan, Pine
Dining Table by Michael van Beuren for Domus
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer Michael van Beuren created highly functional modern
Rattan, Pine
Michael Van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Loveseat, Circa 1940
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren teak and woven raffia lounge settee. Featuring a sturdy
Rattan, Teak
Michael van Beuren Bauhaus Teak and Raffia Lounge Chair, circa 1940
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mexican Modern Michael van Beuren teak and woven raffia lounge chair. Featuring a sturdy
Raffia, Teak
$6,000
H 71.75 in W 44 in D 15.25 in
Double Sided Mahogany & Rattan Bookshelf by Michael van Beuren for Domus Mexico
By Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based Michael van Beuren created a highly functional modern design
Mahogany, Rattan
$6,790 / item
H 33 in W 24 in D 34 in
Midcentury, Line Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren, Walnut & Velvet, by LUTECA
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Line lounge chair was designed in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American who trained at
Velvet, Walnut
$4,400
H 35.13 in W 34.63 in D 15.63 in
1950's Mexican Organic Modern Mahogany & Woven Seagrass Chest of Drawers
By Michael van Beuren
Located in West Chester, PA
Organic modern chest of drawers in the style of Michael van Beuren featuring five dovetailed
Seagrass, Mahogany
$3,500 / set
H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge chairs and Loveseat, circa 1960
By Michael van Beuren
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
strongly reflect the design language of Michael van Beuren, a key figure in Mexican modernist furniture
Pine, Cane
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 28 in
Armchair & Stool Attributed to Michael van Beuren, Mexico, circa 1960
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
: Stool depth 15" x width 15" x height 10.2" Michael van Beuren attended the Bauhaus in
Cane, Wood
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H 38.25 in W 60 in D 18 in
Woven Rattan Credenza by Michael van Beuren, Mid-Century Design Mexico
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus-trained, Mexico City-based Michael van Beuren created highly functional modern design
Rattan, Pine
1940s Basket Mahogany Wood Woven Palm Michael Van Beuren Mexico
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Basket in mahogany wood and woven palm. Made in Mexico Unmarked Attributed to Michael Van
Seagrass, Mahogany, Natural Fiber
Woven Rattan Credenza by Michael van Beuren for Domus Mexico
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus-trained, Mexico city-based Michael van Beuren created highly functional modern design
Mahogany, Rattan
Michael van Beuren “San Miguelito” Chair
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
San Miguelito chair by Michael van Beuren for Domus, circa 1940s. The San Miguelito or Miguel chair
Leather, Pine
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H 33.5 in W 23.25 in D 18.5 in
Set of 4 Midcentury Mexican Woven Arm Chairs by Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Charleston, SC
Stunning set of 4 rare midcentury Mexican pine and woven palm dining or side chairs by Michael van
Pine
Sold
H 29.25 in W 25.25 in D 31.5 in
Michael van Beuren Mexican Modernist Pine and Woven Palm Lounge Chair, 1940s
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Coronado, CA
An uncommon and stunning lounge chair designed by American Bauhaus designer Michael van Beuren in
Cane, Pine
Compact Woven Rattan Credenza by Michael van Beuren for Domus Mexico
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus-trained, Mexico City-based Michael van Beuren created highly functional modern design
Rattan, Mahogany
Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair for Domus
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern
Cord, Mahogany
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H 29.5 in W 43.25 in D 20.5 in
Woven Credenza with Handwoven Palm Cord Doors by Michael van Beuren from LUTECA
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in Mexico in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American designer trained at Germany's
Wood
Mexican Modern Dining Table by Michael van Beuren for Domus Mexico
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus-trained, Mexico City-based Michael van Beuren created highly functional modern design
Teak, Rattan
Sold
H 21 in W 37.5 in D 35.5 in
Convertible Coffee or Dining Table by Michael van Beuren for Domus Mexico
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus-trained, Mexico City-based Michael van Beuren created highly functional modern design
Teak, Rattan
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H 29.5 in W 84 in D 20.5 in
Handwoven Palm and Wood 4-Door Credenza by Michael van Beuren from LUTECA
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in Mexico in circa 1945 by Michael van Beuren, an American designer trained at Germany's
Wood, Oak
Pair of Woven Leather Folding Stools
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of woven leather stool featuring a folding wrought iron base with an x-frame profile and
Metal, Iron
Stock Alacrán Chaise in Mahogany and Burgundy Nylon Webbing
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designer Michael van Beuren. Realized during his lifetime in Mexico, it was one of the winning designs of
Nylon, Mahogany
Michael van Beuren Woven Rattan Top Coffee Table
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Attributed Michael van Beuren design coffee table, Mexico, circa 1950's. 2-tone hardwood frame
Rope, Wood
Michael Van Beuren Lounge Chair for Domus
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern
Cord, Mahogany
Michael van Beuren High Back Lounge Chair for Domus
By Michael van Beuren, Domus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bauhaus trained, Mexico City based designer Michael Van Beuren created highly functional modern
Cord, Mahogany
Michael Van Beuren Game Table
By Clara Porset, Sergio Rodrigues, Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in Round Top, TX
Attributed to Michael van Beuren, this smaller scale game table is the perfect touch of Organic
Hemp, Wood
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Woven Lounge Chair
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
provides a surprising amount of comfort with its beautifully woven seat, reclined position, and generous
Cane, Mahogany
Woven Leather Folding Stool
By Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stool features a folding wrought iron base with x-frame profiles with hammered metal details. The seat is composed of brown leather in a plain weave. The leather straps wrap arou...
Wrought Iron
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H 1 in W 25.25 in D 15 in
1950s Serving Tray Solid Mahogany & Glass Woven Wood Lattice with Handles Mexico
By Clara Porset, Michael van Beuren
Located in Chula Vista, CA
glass. 1950s entertaining midcentury Mexico in the design style of Clara Porset and Michael Van Beuren
Glass, Wood, Mahogany
Walnut and Cactus Leather Chaise from Luteca, Available Now
By Luteca Furniture, Michael van Beuren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designer Michael van Beuren. Realized during his lifetime in Mexico, it was one of the winning designs of
Leather, Walnut
Modernist Cabinet by Michael Van Beuren for Domus
By Domus, Michael van Beuren
Located in New York, NY
dark green/gray, the interior, with a fixed shelf, is yellow. Designed by Michael van Beuren for his
Cord, Pine
Michael Van Bueren Woven Sideboard
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Lakeland, FL
A Michael Van Bueren mahogany sideboard with doors on either side and 3 drawers at the center. The
Rattan, Mahogany
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
Reyes Counter Stool in Cherry with Russet Leather
By Martell Woodworks
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a cherry counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid cherry, with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rounded edges. The leather is...
Leather, Cherry
$2,375 / item
H 5 in Dm 10 in
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Travertine Marble, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali, which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl,...
Onyx
$1,150
H 15 in W 36 in D 18 in
Classic Mid-Century Modern Wicker and Iron Cocktail Table by Danny Ho Fong
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern wicker and iron cocktail table by Danny Ho Fong.
Iron
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as a couch or a freestandin...
Wool, Pine
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$1,310 / set
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in White
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall lights in white. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are sti...
Metal, Aluminum
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$3,465 / item
H 22.5 in Dm 20 in
Tall Round Findley Side Table Pedestal Base Walnut by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett 's Findley Round Tall Side Table features the Findley Collection's signature carved, curved lip edge on the table top and a round pedestal base. Shown here in Walnu...
Walnut
$4,181
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in
Josef Frank Bench in Mahogany and Brass Nails, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank & SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful bench by Josef Frank, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1960s. The frame is made of mahogany, upholstered seat with brass nails. The feet...
Fabric, Mahogany
$5,400 / set
H 38 in W 27 in D 36 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback / Hi Back Lounge Chairs / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These chairs are large, deep and comfortable; They have sensuous lines and a ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
GAB, Small Candlesticks, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pewter candlesticks designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Holds 0.5” diameter candles
Pewter
Round Oak Modernized Art Deco Gueridon Side Table, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant gueridon with a tri-lobe base raised on thick round feet. Original patina.
Oak
Hans-Agne Jakobsson B 204/31, Carolin Table Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large table lamp by Hand Agne Jakobsson, model "B 204/31, Carolin", Markaryd brass frame with leather shade, label marked, height approx. 68 cm, diameter 45 cm. Some repairs on ...
Brass
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$4,500 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.