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Mid-Century Modern Wood Foldable 6M Desk and Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wood foldable 6M desk and chair, Italy, 1960s
Measures: Chair : 55 x 50 x
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Outdoor Black Metal & Mesh Patio Folding Chairs by Rid-Jid
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Rid-Jid Mid Century Modern folding outdoor patio chairs with newly refinished black metal and mesh
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 16 in D 23 in
Mid Century Faux Bamboo With Brass Accent Table With Folding Chairs.
By McGuire, Tony Duquette
Located in Hudson, NY
four folding chairs and table with glass top are an original condition. Is perfect for a kitchen dining
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Mid-Century 1960s Mogens Koch by Cado Mk-16 Folding Safari Chairs
By Mogens Koch, Cado
Located in Centennial, CO
A classic pair of Mid-Century 1960s Mogens Koch by Cado MK-16 safari folding chairs crafted of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century set with 2 Directors Chairs and a Coffee Table
A great set with 2 lounging chairs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Canvas
Mid Century Walnut Folding Dining Table
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century walnut folding dining table
This table measures: 28 wide x 28 deep x 28 inches high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Bamboo Folding Chairs w/ 2 Folding Bamboo Side - 8 Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern British Colonial Style Bamboo Folding Chairs with 2 Folding Bamboo Side Tables
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo
H 25.5 in W 20 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Folding Patio Dining Table and Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century aqua/turquoise outdoor folding dining set by Rid Jid features four rounded-back
Category
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
MCM Stackables Folding Chair Side Table by Krueger Steel Frame Red & Black Vinyl
By Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM or Mid Century Modern Stackables Line folding chair and/or side table by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.25 in W 19 in D 20.25 in
Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chair by Anonima Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in clear lucite with chrome frame. This fantastic chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Chrome and Brown and Black Velvet Folding Chairs Tamara by Arrben Italy 1970s
By Arrben
Located in Vienna, AT
chairs combine aesthetics and functionality, they can be easily folded to a flat position.
Arrben is a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Red and Smoked Lucite "Plia" Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
charming and makes this folding chair perfect for a Mid-Century Modern style project.
PLIA, the symbol of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink and White Folding Plia Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
versatile folding chair extremely elegant and perfect for a Mid-Century Modern style project.
PLIA, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Burnt Bamboo Vintage Folding Cafe Occasional Table w/ Two Matching Chairs Set
By Ficks Reed, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burnt Bamboo Vintage Folding Cafe Occasional Table w/ Two Matching Chairs Set MINT!
Table
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 34 in W 18 in D 22 in
Mid-Century German Wooden Swivel Chair from Sedus
By Sedus
Located in Hamburg, DE
Big drop leaf Table of Eilersen to a design by Peter Ole Schiønning from the 60s.A functional
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Red and Smoked Lucite Plia folding chairs by Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
charming and makes this folding chairs perfect for a Mid-Century Modern style project.
PLIA, the symbol
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
safety.
These folding chairs are made of very rare pink plexiglas with a chrome structure and are in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Mid Century Danish Dropleaf Storage Table and Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century Modern Space Saver Minimalist Hide Away Dropleaf Table and Chairs
Functional Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak
Early 20th Century Wood Thonet Folding Table T211
By August Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare Folding table T211 designed by Thonet manufactured In Germany, circa 1930.
In good original
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Giancarlo Piretti Lucite Pink Folding "Plia" Italian Chair for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating system for collective
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Midcentury Giorgio Cattelan Italian Folding Chairs for Cidue Italy 1970s
By Cidue, Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of midcentury black metal and bentwood folding chairs. This fantastic set was designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Ris and Selldorf
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original finish had become
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
6 Maison Jansen Brass Swan and Black Lyre Back Folding Chairs with Claw feet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Maison Jansen folding chairs. The set are all newly powder coated black, with freshly
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 16 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Coronet Folding Dining Set
By Coronet
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Coronet Folding Dining Set. Featuring a rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Laminate, Wood
French Set Folding Camping Four Chairs and Table Patio Garden Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French folding four chairs and table, typical of the fifties, brand Chantazur Lafuma.
Good
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Sheet Metal
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 24.41 in
Thonet Folding Legs Table T211
By August Thonet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare folding table T211 designed by Thonet manufactured in Germany, circa 1930.
In good original
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Don Shoemaker Folding Arm Chairs, Mexico c.1960-Price is per chair
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Price is per chair. Four available.
Original folding lounge chairs designed by Don
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Mid-Century Vico Magistretti Lounge Chair for Cassina "Veranda", Italy 1980
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Mid-Century Vico Magistretti Lounge Chair for Cassina "Veranda", Italy 1980
Experience the perfect
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42.52 in W 36.62 in D 59.06 in
British Campaign Style Iron Folding Table or Armchair, Mid 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile, British campaign style, iron table with the ability to transform into a chair. Mid
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign End Tables
Materials
Iron
Percival Lafer Folding Rosewood Coffee Table, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Culver City, CA
folded and stored away if necessary. This table would look incredible in any mid century modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Dinette Card Table Set by Cavalier
By Cavalier
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural design game table and four chairs manufactured by Cavalier. Constructed of wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Industrial Folding Card Game Table Set 5 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Industrial Folding Card Game Table Set 5 Pc Set. Item features 4
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Vintage Ercol Folding table and six stick windsor back chairs with two Armchairs
By Ercol
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Vintage Ercol Folding table and six stick windsor back chairs with two carvers, armchairs. Labelled
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Elm
H 37.8 in W 16.93 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century German Coffee Table by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Hamburg, DE
the 60s. Better known is the corresponding egg-shaped folding chair, the Senftenberg egg. In the
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Extendable Dining Table from Läsko Studioform International, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
table top rests on a separate frame. The table top is folded over flat hinges and supported on a rail
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.74 in W 48.43 in D 33.46 in
Percival Lafer Folding Rosewood Cocktail Tables, a Pair, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Culver City, CA
look incredible in any mid century modern, Brazilian modern, or contemporary home. Place both tables
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Pair of Giant Bamboo Deck Chair Set with Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Giant Bamboo Deck Chair Set with Coffee Table
These super folding Chairs are meds with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
DSS-TA dining height side chair stacking base tablet arm by Ray & Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
coffee cups or similar items on them.
the folding tables are made of plywood and laminated white on the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.09 in W 24.61 in D 25.01 in
Platone Folding Table by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, Italy, 70s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Lucija, SI
The Platone desk was designed to be presented as a set with the Plia chair. It is also held in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 27.96 in W 32.29 in D 25.6 in
Esko Pajamies, Pair of Lounge Chairs & Coffee Table, Rosewood and Chrome 1960s
By Esko Pajamies, Merva Merivaara.
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set consisting of two foldable lounge chairs model TU-641 (Bonzo) and coffee table
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.35 in W 26.19 in D 25.99 in
Vintage French Garden Table Set Folding Metal Chair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage French Metal Folding Garden Patio Bistro Table and Chair Set
Table 28.75
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of Platone Foldable Desk & Plia Chair by G.Piretti for Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
, chromed silver
dimensions (cm). chair 46 x 4,5 x 89 (folded), 40 x 46 x 76 (open); table 90 x 6 x 82
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 26.78 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Antique English Monk's Chair Bench Oak Converts to Folding Table Round 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Rare Mid-19th Century Antique carved Oak "Monk's Chair"~~Converts to folding round table
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Side Tables
Materials
Oak
1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- folded 85 x 85cm, unfolded 85x127cm, height 76cm.
- Chairs with bent beech wood - total height 77cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Bow Back Tortoise Bamboo Folding Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1970s tortoise bamboo folding chairs in black. Good vintage condition. Measure 18"W x 24
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
.
A chair that will become the centerpiece of a mid-century minimal project, a living room or dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal
H 18.12 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Straw and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
, perfect to enhcance a Mid-century Modern project.
The price is per single chair.
Dimensions (cm):
Depth
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Rex Coffee Table in Natural Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
into a mid-century design with architectural flair. Rex Coffee Table designed mid-century architect and
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 20.08 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
Rex Coffee Table in Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
into a mid-century design with architectural flair. Rex Coffee Table designed mid-century architect and
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 20.08 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
mechanical invention patents. His best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
1960 Anglo-Indian Silver Wrapped Clad Folding Tray Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960 Anglo-Indian silver wrapped clad folding tray table.
Vintage Anglo-Indian silver wrapped clad
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tray Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
mechanical invention patents. His best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
best-known projects include PLIA, a folding chair, PLATONE, a folding table, DSC (106-AXIS), a seating
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Pierre Chapo Set of Four Elm and Leather S 24 Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
the table T02 by Pierre Chapo which will perfectly accompany this set of 4 chairs S24.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Modern Black Wrought Iron Table with Sculptural Base and Footrests
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic mid century modern patio table made of wrought iron by Woodard in the 1960s. Great movement
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
international reputation in furniture design. His most well-known design is the plastic folding Plia Chair (1968
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
international reputation in furniture design. His most well-known design is the plastic folding Plia Chair (1968
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury "Platone" White Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
is the plastic folding Plia Chair (1968), which has sold over seven million copies since 1969 and is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
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Mid Century Folding Table And Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century folding table and chairs available for sale. The range of distinct mid century folding table and chairs — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 360 antique and vintage mid century folding table and chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century folding table and chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century folding table and chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Mid century folding table and chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli and Ahrend de Cirkel are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid Century Folding Table And Chairs?
Mid century folding table and chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,215, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $42,465.
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 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.
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