Mid Century Frank Lloyd Chairs
3
to
55
429
147
318
298
266
194
79
65
60
36
18
9
4
3
2
2
1
1
331
82
58
53
50
Sort By
Frank Lloyd Wright Custom Chairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright, pair of chairs from the Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas Texas.
Literature
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Frank Lloyd Wright Style Mid Century Side Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Countryside, IL
Frank Lloyd Wright style mid century side dining chairs - set of 6
Each armless chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Robie" Chair for Cassina, 1986
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Robie" chair for Cassina, original black leather and walnut, Italy, 1986
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Frank Lloyd Wright Chair from Price Tower, 1956
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Houston, TX
Tower, Price.
Mid-Century Frank Lloyd Wright: Preserving the Price Tower and Gordon House Interiors
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Frank Lloyd Wright Robie Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
.
Chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908, relaunched in 1986. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright Coonley Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907 for the Avery Coonley House, one of the finest examples of his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Leather, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Midway 2" Chairs & Table Set, 1914
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brescia , Brescia
The Model 603 Midway 2 Chairs and Matching Table, expertly crafted by the legendary Frank Lloyd
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Frank Lloyd Wright, Slipper Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, Heritage Henredon, c. 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of mahogany and fabric slipper chairs, line "Taliesin", designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 29.18 in W 21.37 in D 21.62 in
Frank Lloyd Wright, Slipper Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, Heritage Henredon, c. 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of mahogany and fabric slipper chairs, line "Taliesin", designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 29.18 in W 21.37 in D 21.62 in
Frank Lloyd Wright, Slipper Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, Heritage Henredon, c. 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of mahogany and fabric slipper chairs, line "Taliesin", designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 29.18 in W 21.37 in D 21.62 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Robie" Chairs for Cassina, 1986, Set of 2
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Robie" chairs for Cassina, original black leather and walnut, Italy, 1986, set
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 8
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 6
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 4
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Arts & Crafts Set of 4 Frank Lloyd Wright Chairs by Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular set of 4 barrel back chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1906-07 and produced in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 31.75 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Mahogany Lounge Chair Heritage Henredon Taliesin Line 1955/56
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Camden, ME
Frank Lloyd Wright classic mahogany lounge chair designed for his Taliesin line manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
H 32 in W 34 in D 35 in
Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright "Coonley 2" Chairs, Cassina Edition
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Long Island City, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright - Cassina edition 1992 - 2 side chairs in cherrywood, model 614 Coonley 2.
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
chairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, 1950s
Measures: 23.75"W x 25"D x 45.75"H. Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 45.75 in W 23.75 in D 25 in
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin Dining Armchairs, Set of 8
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional set of eight Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" dining armchairs
By Frank
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 45.75 in W 23.75 in D 25 in
Mid Century Modern Club Chairs in Oak
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Ava, MO
.
Make this unique pairing yours for a lifetime.
Resembling the likes of: Frank Lloyd Wright, Giorgio
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chair for Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
iconic Barrel chair was created in 1937 by Frank Lloyd Wright, based on an original design dating from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Unique Mid-Century Modern Frank Lloyd Wright Style Dining Table
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This formica treated dining table easily fits a set of six dining chairs (matching set available
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Suite de quatre fauteuils “Barrel chairs 606” conçus par Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Bruxelles, BE
d’un baril, est inventé par l’architecte Frank Lloyd Wright en 1904 et ensuite édité par Cassina dans
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Set of 16 American Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in New York, NY
Set of 16 American 1940s style (Frank Lloyd Wright design) mahogany & metal geometric form dining
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchairs, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
Frank Lloyd Wright for Kalita Humphreys Theater, c. 1955.
Provenance: Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchair, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered metal, wood and grey fabric armchairs or side chairs designed and produced by Frank
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Unusual Set of 6 American Modernist Dining Chairs, Architectural Design
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set of 6 American modernist dining chairs, architectural design, solid walnut, nice quality
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Frank Lloyd Wright Mahogany Extension Dining Table, ,
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Buffalo, NY
,, Leaves measure 18".. Classic modernist design..Please check other listing for set of matching chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Frank Lloyd Wright “608 Taliesin” Dining Table for Cassina, 1986
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright “608 Taliesin” dining table for Cassina, walnut, Italy, 1986.
This dining table
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Walnut
Frank Lloyd Wright S.C. Johnson 617 Desk licensed by Cassina
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Phoenix, AZ
in enameled steel, brass and cherry.
Please inquire about a Frank Lloyd Wright barrel chair that is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
'Taliesin' Mahogany Dresser / Sideboard by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refinished Honduran Mahogany 'Taliesin' dresser / sideboard was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 28 in W 61.5 in D 20 in
'Taliesin' Model #2005 Special Cabinet by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon in 1955 and produced only for two years, therefore is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
H 26.25 in W 34.75 in D 20.5 in
Set of 4 Sculptural Italian Modern Black Leather Dining Chairs by A. Sibau
By A. Sibau, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Chairs are marked by maker underneath.
In good condition with some
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 43.31 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
'Taliesin' Mahogany Twin Sized Bed Headboard by Frank Lloyd Wright, 1955, Signed
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon in 1955 and produced only for two years
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.25 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Walnut Slab Chairs after Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rietveld and Frank Lloyd Wright. A fine example of functional art blends seamlessly in a wide variety of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Wood
S24 Chair by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
visited the house and office of the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who greatly influenced Pierre
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Deco Reclining Oak Lounge Chair with Dark Brown Leather Back and Fabric Seat
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deco Reclining Lounge chair with oak frame and leather back and upholstered fabric seat. Back of
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 41 in W 25.625 in D 43.5 in
Tadao Ando Chair "TA001P Dream Chair", circa 2014, Japan
By Tadao Ando, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Girona, Spain
, Mies van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Kahn before returning to Osaka in 1968 to found his
Category
2010s Japanese Other Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Leather Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century Cassina Rocking Chair mod. 572 in Wood and Fabric, 1950s
By Cassina
Located in Turin, Turin
, architects, and internationally renowned artists such as Le Corbusier, Mackintosh, Frank Lloyd Wright
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Woven Rush Lounge Chair by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
, grew up “modern” in a Frank Lloyd Wright cooperative community surrounded by her father’s artwork and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Charles Eames Lounge Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bari, IT
University in St. Louis. He proposed to his professors the study of the work of Frank Lloyd Wright but, at
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pierre Chapo "S34" Elm Wood Chair, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
adapted to universal needs. Chapo was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Black Leather Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Erik Gunnar Asplund 501 Göteborg Chair by Cassina
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts have been
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chair by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts have been precisely
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts have been
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts have been
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Outdoors Green LC7 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig Zag Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rietveld, Franco Albini, Frank Lloyd Wright and Marco Zanuso. While the designs and functional concepts
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Mid Century Frank Lloyd Chairs", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Mid Century Frank Lloyd Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century frank lloyd chairs available for sale. Each of these unique mid century frank lloyd chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Find 50 antique and vintage mid century frank lloyd chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century frank lloyd chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century frank lloyd chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern mid century frank lloyd chairs are of considerable interest. Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina and Heritage-Henredon each produced beautiful mid century frank lloyd chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Mid Century Frank Lloyd Chairs?
Prices for mid century frank lloyd chairs start at $450 and top out at $90,000 with the average selling for $5,027.
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair Shook Modernism and Charmed Hollywood
The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.
Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home
The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.
May’s Most Popular Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the rooms our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
April’s Most-Liked Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
More Ways To Browse
Retro Tanker Chair
Cassina Z
Cassina Z Chair
Capitol Complex Office Chair
Industrial Tanker Chairs
Cassina Lc7 Black
A Sibau
Henredon Upholstered Sofa
Mr10 Rattan
Charlotte Perriand Chair Green
Corbusier Lc8
Industrial Tanker Office Chair
Origami Armchair
Perriand Tokyo Chair
Rietveld Z Chair Cassina
Pierre Chapo Twist
Pierre Chapo Rustic Table 1960
Miller Ea 108