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Forma Brazil Rosewood Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Forma Brazil
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant pair of minimal lounge chairs by Forma Brazil, crafted of Brazilian rosewood in new full
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-century Stool in Rosewood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Brazilian upholstered stool with structure in solid rosewood by unknown author.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Convertible Bar Cart, c 1960s Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This innovative bar cart by Sergio Rodrigues was crafted in circa 1960 from Brazilian Rosewood with
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Formica, Rosewood
H 29 in W 32.75 in D 19.75 in
Danish Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rectangular Brazilian rosewood coffee table. Rail with drawers and shelves. Manufactured by CFC
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-century Side Table in Rosewood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Side table with solid rosewood structure and laminated rosewood top by unknown author.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Candlestick 16cm
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Stunning mid-century candlestick made in solid Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship. It is the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Rosewood ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian industry.
COSTA once said that Rodrigues could "superimpose modern furniture elements on the
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
H 31.42 in W 18.04 in D 19.22 in
Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood Luxor Daybed by Sergio Rodrigues, 1962
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
bedroom in São Paulo, which had its interior design signed by the designer. The furniture gained countless
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Eleh Bench by Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Eleh bench is a furniture piece from the 1960s designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1914-2012). Its
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
H 13.98 in W 59.06 in D 26.97 in
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Spoon in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century modern decorative bowl is handcrafted with Brazilian rosewood (also known as
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood Luxor bed by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
, the furniture gained countless variations of use by the hands of Sergio Rodrigues himself.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Mocho Stool in Rosewood by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, Brazil, 1954. Signed.
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Kansas City, MO
Four Rosewood "Mocha" Stools designed by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil. Acquired from the
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood Cutting Board by T. Giannini Sao Paulo, Brazil
By Gianni Furniture Co.
Located in Littleton, CO
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood cutting board with rich and beautiful grains by T. Giannini S.A. Sao
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood Chippendale Style Mid-century Side Table Beautifully Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian Rosewood Chippendale Style midcentury Side Table Beautifully Restored
Offered for sale
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Chippendale Sofa Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 17 in W 22.25 in D 16 in
Rosewood Two-Seat Millor Sofa, Sergio Rodrigues Modern Design, Brazil, 1960s
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 28.47 in W 54.14 in D 38 in
Rosewood Three-Seat Millor Sofa, Sergio Rodrigues Modern Design, Brazil, 1960s
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 26.38 in W 83.86 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood tall bookcase Made in Brazil
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning rosewood tall bookcase. This bookcase is completely original and in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Jacaranda Rosewood Three Seat Sofa 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Brazilian modern jacaranda rosewood three seat sofa with original fabric by Celina
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Jacaranda
Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Jack Cartwright for Founders Brazilian rosewood bar cabinet. This piece has been well cared for and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 46 in W 25 in D 12 in
Pair of Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Candlestick 25cm
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Stunning pair of mid-century candlestick made in solid Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Brazilian Modern Rosewood Coffee Table With Iron Legs
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Oakland, CA
1960's Brazil Modern rosewood coffee table crafted of rosewood slats assembled to a wrought iron
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Classic Mid-Century Brazilian Colonial Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic coffee table comes from Brazil, where it was produced during the 1960s. It was
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 21.66 in W 53.15 in D 33.47 in
Mid Century Brazilian modern rosewood and smoked glass coffee table
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern Design rosewood glass top coffee table with smoked glass insert. Solid rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
Rosewood Side Table by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Móveis e Interiores Ltda. This production represents a vast production of Brazilian furniture designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Credenza by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid-Century Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This rosewood credenza was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
H 31.3 in W 86.62 in D 17.72 in
Johannes Andersen Mid-century Danish Brazilian Rosewood Credenza
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely crafted mid-century rosewood credenza designed by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid Century, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of lounge chairs made of Brazilian Rosewood was produced in the 1960s by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
H 30.32 in W 31.11 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Rosewood Dining Table by Cantù Móveis, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian furniture designed by architects and manufactured by small companies in the 1960s. The specialists
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Percival Lafer Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Room Divider
By Percival Lafer
Located in Countryside, IL
Percival Lafer mid century Brazilian rosewood and leather room divider
This room divider
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rosewood Bed by Celina Decorações, 1960s, Double Size, Mid-Century Brazilian
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
In the 1960s in Brazil, furniture with modern design gained more space within the intimate areas of
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
H 10.83 in W 55.52 in D 74.81 in
Mid Century Rosewood Conference Dining Table by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Forma Brazil, Florence Knoll
Located in San Jose, CA
Brazil for Knoll and seats 8 to 10 people.
Offered by Mid Century Maddist
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Rosewood by Tora Arquitetura, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful upholstered armchair with structure in Brazilian rosewood Bahia. designed by Tora
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Rosewood Wall Bookshelf by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
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Celina Decorações signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture in the 1960s. Based in Rio
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.15 in W 27.37 in D 9.85 in
Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Six Rosewood Estrutural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid Century, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
with the thin sticks still present. The brass version was the last piece of furniture produced by the
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
H 35.16 in W 17.45 in D 20.67 in
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Mid-Century Credenza for L'Atelier, Brazil, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic stunning rosewood credenza from the Componivel series was designed by Jorge Zalszupin
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
H 27.5 in W 75.25 in D 16 in
Solid Rosewood Alex Coffee Table Design by Sergio Rodrigues, Oca, Brazil, 1960.
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 15.56 in Dm 39.38 in
Pair of Vintage Rosewood Stools by Cantù Móveis, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian furniture designed by architects and manufactured by small companies in the 1960s. The specialists
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Vintage Rosewood Stools by Cantù Móveis, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian furniture designed by architects and manufactured by small companies in the 1960s. The specialists
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Pair Rosewood Smoked glass end tables by Percival Lafer Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of rosewood end tables designed by Percival Lafer. Made in Brazil. 1960s. Smoked glass and
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Smoked Glass
H 12.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
Rosewood and Marble Coffee Table, Unknown Designer, Mid-Century Brazilian, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This round coffee table was produced in the 1960s, with both feet and top cross-shaped.
This practical four-seat dining table features very well-built fittings, as the cross suppo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 13.19 in Dm 31.7 in
Mid Century Brazilian Modern Rosewood and Leather Sling Chairs by Novo Rumo
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Brazilian rosewood and leather sling dining chairs designed for novo rumo after Jorge Zalsupin
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rosewood Bar Cart by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
This Bar cart was designed by Sérgio Rodrigues and made in Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda). Good
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Formica, Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 32.68 in D 18.9 in
Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 65.16 in W 92.33 in D 13.39 in
Minimalist Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table
By Branco & Preto
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood Mid-Century Modern architectural coffee table.
Refined geometrical
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Henry Rosengren, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Floating Desk, Brazilian Rosewood
By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Stamford, CT
Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Mobelfabrik, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Floating Desk, Rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
H 28 in W 70.75 in D 31.5 in
Mid-century Modern “Sabara” Side Tables in Rosewood Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda) and feature three drawers and chrome knobs that keep the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 22 in W 30.3 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
By Jean Gillon
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning closable and lockable rosewood writing desk. The piece closes completely and can be key
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Platter in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian mid-century modern serving platter is absolutely stunning. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Oakland, CA
Bench crafted of dark figured solid Brazilian rosewood and hand woven cane in manner of Joaquim
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood Mid-century Danish Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood secretary desk, 1955, Denmark. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, it
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Platter in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian mid-century modern serving platter is absolutely stunning. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Forma Brazil Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood dining chairs by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte, 1957, Brazil. In the manner of
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Bar Cart by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Móveis e Interiores Ltda. This production represents a vast production of Brazilian furniture designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Formica, Rosewood
H 33.08 in W 23.43 in D 23.43 in
Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
brass handle. Other furniture pieces by Unilabor could use these same components to assemble different
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.41 in W 42.92 in D 20.87 in
Solid Brazilian Rosewood Bench / Coffee Table
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Oakland, CA
Celina Decoracoes mid century bench consisting of rare, solid Brazilian rosewood planks, each with
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Portugese/Brazilian Colonial Rosewood Center Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a single board top with a carved gadrooned edge over a frieze containing four drawers and four false drawers on the reverse. All with beautifully carved details. Boldly turned l...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Brazilian Baroque Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Rosewood Chair, Carlo Fongaro, 1950s, Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in New York, NY
This charming chair in solid rosewood was designed by the Italian-born furniture designer Carlo
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table Attributed to Sergio Rodrigues, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A beautiful low Brazilian coffee table in Brazilian jacaranda/rosewood veneer. This table dates to
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Rosewood Lowboy Dresser by Westnofa, c1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exquisite Mid Century 8-Drawer Lowboy Dresser by
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
H 29 in W 71.5 in D 18 in
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Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mid century Brazilian rosewood furniture for your home. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and animal skin, every item from our selection of mid century Brazilian rosewood furniture was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of mid century Brazilian rosewood furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of mid century Brazilian rosewood furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of mid century Brazilian rosewood furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues and Jorge Zalszupin are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of mid century Brazilian rosewood furniture at 1stDibs is $6,000, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $82,000 for the 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.
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