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Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
This desk measures: 77.75 wide x 38 deep x 29
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma Mid Century Walnut and Leather Executive Desk
This desk measures: 84 wide x 40 deep x 28.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Green Saddle Leather Teak Executive Writing Desk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Midcentury 1960s Desk from Germany. In teak and green saddle leather top.
2 drawers on each side
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI-Style Executive Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI-Style executive desk
Mahogany with excessive bronze mounts
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Leather Top Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Leather Top Executive Desk
This desk measures: 81.25 wide x 36
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1960s
By Stow Davis
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and very comfortable Mid-Century Modern executive leather swivel desk chair
By Stow
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Stow Davis Mid-Century Modern Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chairs, Set of Four
By Stow Davis
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and very comfortable set of four Mid-Century Modern executive leather swivel desk
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Mid Century Walnut "Castillian" Executive Desk by Alma
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fantastic mid-century walnut “Castillian” executive desk by Alma made in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Arthur Brett English Traditional Mahogany Tooled Leather Top Executive Desk 72"
By Arthur Brett
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Arthur Brett & Sons Executive Desk. A rectangular form made from mahogany with
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in
Saporiti Italia Executive Desk
By Saporiti
Located in Denton, TX
Saporiti Italia Exotic Burl wood & leather executive desk. A combination of straight and curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Executive Desk and Chair Designed by Arne Vodder, Made by Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An amazing executive desk with matching office chair. The design is by Arne vodder, based on Model
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
consistent with age and use showing mild creasing in leather. Extremely comfortable and a classic Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
understated desk is a true treasure. Featuring the original worn leather top this desk has been completely
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut & Black Vinyl Executive Swivel Desk Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Lafayette, IN
of the most striking office chair designs to come out of the mid-century era! With its fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Executive Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, desk, leather, steel, oak, United States, 1973
This heavy, sturdy desk
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of Palladium Soft Pad Leather Executive Office Desk Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of soft pad leather executive office chairs or desk chairs manufactured by Barrait
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Karl Springer Shagreen & Chrome Executive Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Denton, TX
Extremely Rare Karl Springer Shagreen & chrome executive desk. Each corner has brass accents to
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
chairs are icons of Mid-Century Modern design. Pollock revolutionized office seating with the
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 26 in D 29 in
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia "Ondo" Executive Leather 1970s Desk Chair
By Saporiti, Gianni Offredi
Located in Peabody, MA
A Saporiti Italia “Onda” executive swivel desk chair in leather with polished steel swivel base
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Pollock Executive Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century leather executive chairs designed by Charles Pollock. A sleek and comfortable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bert England for John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Leather Top Desk
By John Widdicomb, Bert England
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern writing desk or executive desk
By Bert England for John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 24.5 in
De Sede executive desk leather top and chromed metal legs, marked, 1970 circa
By De Sede
Located in Milan, IT
elegant black leather top that matches perfectly with the stylish stainless steel legs.
Marked.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 28.75 in W 69.3 in D 28.75 in
1970s Executive Office Desk by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An inset leather top executive desk over cantilevered chrome plate steel legs with accompanying six
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
Oversize Large Important Vladimir Kagan Art Deco Executive Desk
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual rare Vladimir Kagan Art Deco style executive desk. Desk is equipped with space lights
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lucite, Hardwood, Leather
Charles & Ray Eames EA119 Black Leather Executive Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA119, in the USA known as EA337, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 40.95 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
Richard Sapper for Knoll Desk Task Executive or Conference Chair - Brown Leather
By Knoll, Richard Sapper
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Richard Sapper for Knoll the desk chairs in rich dark brown Spinneybeck leather, fully
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.63 in W 24.75 in D 26.5 in
Charles & Ray Eames EA117 Black Leather Executive Desk Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Executive office chair, model EA117, in the USA known as EA335, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
'Wall Street Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
studio, or executive office. Perfect fit for Mid-Century Modern homes or offices, but also a great fit
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 47.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
Emerald Green 'Big' by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, or executive office. Perfect fit for Mid-Century Modern homes
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 47.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
De Sede "DS-35" Executive Office Desk Chair
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive desk chair by De Sede c.1970s. This Swiss made chair features the original black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
be seen throughout the movie.
This large scale high back executive swivel desk chair was crafted in
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 47 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Den Haag, NL
An Italian midcentury L-shaped executive desk by Guido Faleschini by Mariani with a black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 90.56 in D 86.62 in
'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
By Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, cocktail bar, members club, workspace studio, or executive office. Perfect fit for Mid-Century Modern homes
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 47 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
Artifort executive desk chair by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1970s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
A Vintage executive-style black leather chair, with a special polished vintage chrome base. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
10 Charles Pollock Executive Desk Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 10 vintage Charles Pollock executive desk chair for Knoll. The ultimate ergonomic, office
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rare 1980s Mid Century Art Deco Executive Table Desk by Pierre Paulin for Baker
By Pierre Paulin, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare Art Deco executive desk designed in 1984 by Pierre Paulin for Baker Furniture. Desk features
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Leather, Maple, Walnut
H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in
Charles Pollock Executive Chair in Black Leather
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in black blue leather. This executive desk chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Modern Desk in Walnut
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
panel so it can easily be used as a floating desk.
Elegant simple mid century lines with touches of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Executive Desk by Hans von Klier for Skipper Italian, circa 1970
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Desk by Hans von Klier in walnut wood with three drawers, a center leather writing section, and a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1965 Sligh Lowry Distressed Walnut and Tooled Leather Executive Desk Bookcase
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful rare Sligh Lowry Furniture Distressed Walnut and Black Tooled Letaher Top Excutive Desk
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
Pair of Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs
By Richard Sapper
Located in Beirut, LB
A set of two executive office chairs designed by Richard Sapper and made by Knoll.
Five star
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harvey Probber Executive Pedestal Desk with Polished Walnut Top
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare monumental desk by Harvey Probber in walnut, brass, metal fittings and leather inlaid top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass
1 Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel Armchair Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knoll Pollock Executive Swivel armchair black leather
1956 Design
Charles Pollock’s 1965
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Keilhauer Elite 597 Black Leather Executive Office Armchair
By Keilhauer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Modern executive office desk swivel armchair made by Keilhauer. Model number 597-5 finished in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Executive Chair Circa 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Peabody, MA
Leather executive swivel desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Metal
One Max Pearson For Knoll Black Leather Executive Chair
By Max Pearson
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 mid century modern executive chairs designed by Max Pearson and made by Knoll. Black leather
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Oak and Leather Desk by Lydia dePolo for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
together at Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
Vintage bookmatched quartersawn oak veneer executive desk
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
Vintage Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Executive Writing Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Executive Writing Desk by Maitland Smith
This stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 66 in D 42 in
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple black leather
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather footrest. This stately executive
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 75 in D 28 in
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Aubergine Leather, Matte Black Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Offering the classic Pollock Executive Chair in this beautiful aubergine leather, black steel frame
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Stainless Steel
Otto Zapf Executive Chair
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Chicago, IL
Otto Zapf Executive desk chair. Chair tilts and swivels. Upholstered in its original espresso brown
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Maitland Smith Chippendale Executive Desk with Eagle Claw & Ball Feet
By Maitland Smith
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Maitland Smith Custom Painted Chippendale Executive Desk with Eagle Claw & Ball Feet, Gilt Decorated
Category
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Desks
Materials
Paint, Wood
Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
price. Shot with Eames style executive black leather office chair. Listed separately.
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28 in W 67.88 in D 31.63 in
California Studio Sculpted Walnut Executive Desk by Anthony Khan
By Anthony Kahn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973
This heavy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Leather and Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Set of 3 leather executive armchairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Buttery set of 3 executive armchairs designed by Charles Pollock for Knoll in 1956, in a rustic red
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 28 in
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Mid Century Executive Desk Leather For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mid century executive desk leather for your home. An item from our selection of mid century executive desk leather — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. There are 278 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century executive desk leather you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of mid century executive desk leather — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of mid century executive desk leather, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of mid century executive desk leather over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Charles Pollock and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Executive Desk Leather?
Prices for a piece of mid century executive desk leather can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $324 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,080.
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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