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Paul McCobb for Bell & Howell Midcentury Hi Fi Radio Console
By Paul McCobb, Bell & Howell
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Bell & Howell midcentury Hi-Fi radio console.
This console measures: 72 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Brass
Classic Modern Hi-Fi Stereo Cabinet / Credenza Walnut Mid-Century Modern Buffet
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Classic Modern Credenza is hand crafted in Long Beach, CA. It features two sliding doors (hence one cubby is always open), adjustable shelves, and brass hardware. It has holes cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 26 in W 15 in D 60 in
1950s Walnut Record Hi-Fi Cabinet Sofa Table Black Forest Vintage Mid-Century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Tree Branch-like feet and handles accents. No holes drilled, and Back is finished.
Interior Measurements W 28.25 x D 16.25 in.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Black Forest Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 19 in W 30 in D 18 in
1960’s Bramin ‘System 160’ modular Hi-Fi cabinet
By Bramin Mobler, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Bramin ‘System 160’ modular stereo cabinet / storage system. Designed by Sven Ellekaer, Denmark. Consists of three separate stackable units with teak veneer. Upper module with...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
1950's Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance
By ManuFrance
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design Hi Fi Record Player Cabinet by Manufrance. Made in France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Formica, Beech
French Hi Fi Cabinet Vinyl Storage & Record Player Storage Desk Storage c 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Hi Fi cabinet with a part for the storage of a record player and many drawers to store vinyl
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 35.63 in W 23.04 in D 18.9 in
Danish Modern Brass Candlesticks 'Hi-Fi' by Max Brüel for Torben Orskov, 1960s
By Torben Orskov
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed by Architect Max Bruel. The model is called Hi-Fi and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
1950s Atomic Expanded Metal+Wire Hi-Fi End Table LP Vinyl Record Stand
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice mid-century accent. Shelf One Height is 7 in. / Shelf Two height is 16.5 in.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
Serving Table That Can Serve as a Multimedia Table 'TV, Hi-Fi' in Bamboo, 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Serving table that can serve as a multimedia table (tv, hi-fi) in bamboo, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo
H 27.96 in W 33.86 in D 18.51 in
Danish Modern Brass Candlesticks Hi-Fi by Max Brüel for Torben Orskov, Set of 3
By Torben Orskov
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of three solid brass candlesticks designed by Architect Max Bruel. The model is called Hi-Fi
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Italian Serving Tray 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell lucite and brass. This incredible piece was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 2.96 in W 20.67 in D 12.8 in
Pete Deeble Hifi Vinyl Lp Storage Bench Stereo Cabinet Mid-Century Modern Walnut
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Modern. The bench is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in
Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Dark Amber Lucite and Chrome Italian Ashtray, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
furniture: sofas, coffee tables, consoles, hi-fi furniture and everything in between. The result is very
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 1.38 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in London, Lambeth
Stunning mid century rosewood and steel hi fi storage cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang and Olufsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Macassar
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket Weave Front Double Door Cabinet
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Hanover, MA
refinished in dark walnut.
Originally this cabinet was blonde and contained GE Musaphonic hi-fi equipment
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Oak
Stereo-Bar Corner Cabinet Italian design 1960s
Located in Genova, IT
sottostante per riporre i vinili, interessante forma del top adatta ad accogliere sistemi di riproduzione Hi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Steel
Vintage Brass Candlesticks by Max Bruël, Denmark circa 1960
By Max Brüel
Located in Paris, FR
Patinated brass candlestick, Hi-Fi model.
Design by Max Bruël for Torben Orskov.
Denmark, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
JBL Metregon Speaker Cabinet
By Arnold Wolf
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
lines and a timeless silhouette that epitomizes the elegance of mid-20th-century design. The use of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1970s Brass Faux Bamboo Glass Display Unit Hollywood Regency 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
to fit a hi-fi system, speakers on the sides, and an amplifier in the middle – and would have been
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Set Korona K1-70 70 watts Spherical Stand Speakers ITT Schaub Lorenz, 1970s
By Schaub Lorenz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful hi-fi speakers in vintage design, equipped with 2 tweeters and 2 woofers per speaker, in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
Mario Bellini "Le Mura" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs for Yamaha. Bellini was also the editor of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Richard Thompson Stereo Cabinet or Bar by Glenn of California
By Richard Thompson, Glenn of California
Located in Highland, IN
converted to a dry bar or storage unit. We are offering it with the vintage hi-fi equipment installed as
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
1960s Italian Chrome and Rosewood Coffee Cocktail Table Mario Bellini Attributed
By Mario Bellini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italia and Cassina, TV sets for Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs for Yamaha
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 12.6 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in
Mario Bellini for Brionvega 'RR 130 Totem' Stereo System in Chipboard
By Mario Bellini, Brionvega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
every hi-fi enthousiast.
Mario Bellini (1935) is an internationally renowned Italian architect and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Plastic
H 20.87 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Tortoiseshell Plexiglass and Brass Magazine Rack, 1970
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
, consoles and hi-fi storage units.
Using a small group of local artisans recommended by the hairdresser
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 22.45 in D 10.24 in
Midcentury Willy Rizzo Pink Lucite and Brass Italian Serving Tray, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
the brass is incredibly charming, making it a must-have piece for Mid-Century design lovers.
An item
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 3.15 in W 23.82 in D 15.95 in
Elipson AS 30 Speakers 1969
By Elipson
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
on the eve of the Second World War, Elipson is the oldest hi-fi brand in France. Custodian of French
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Plaster
Adjustable "Sistema Flu" Lamp by Rodolfo Bonetto for Luci 80s
By Rodolfo Bonetto, luci
Located in Padova, IT
, electronic devices, musical instruments, televisions, suitcases, hi-fi systems, furniture and the lighting.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Clairtone G2 remains one of the most iconic and coveted examples of mid-century modern hi-fi design
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Pink Lucite and Brass Italian Square Serving Tray, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
the brass frame is incredibly elegant, making it a must-have piece for Mid-Century design lovers
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 2.49 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Ernst Schwadron Limed Oak Cabinet
By Beyond Gorgeosity, Ernst Schwadron
Located in Hanover, MA
three cabinets sharing a single plinth base, for use as a hi-fi cabinet and cocktail bar. He created
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Willy Rizzo Chrome and Brass Vide-Poche, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
furniture: sofas, coffee tables, consoles, hi-fi furniture and everything in between. The result is very
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass, Metal, Chrome
Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs for Yamaha. Bellini was also the editor of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 26.38 in W 147.64 in D 37.8 in
Midcentury Brass and Chrome Umbrella Stand, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
simple manual polishing.
An unique piece perfect to add elegance to a Mid-Century entrance or studio
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs for Yamaha. Bellini was also the editor of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 112.21 in D 37.41 in
“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 3 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
products and systems for B&B Italia and Cassina, TV sets for Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 98.43 in D 37.41 in
Ivory “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini, Italy 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Utrecht, NL
Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs for Yamaha. Bellini was also the editor of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Danish Brass Candlesticks by Torben Ørskov 1960s. Set of 2.
By Max Brüel
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Brass Candlesticks by Torben Ørskov 1960s. Set of 2.
Danish Mid-Century Modern pair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Brass and Chrome Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
and custom-designed sofas, coffee tables, consoles and hi-fi storage units.
Using a small group of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Midcentury Brass and Chrome Table Lamp, Willy Rizzo, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
and custom-designed sofas, coffee tables, consoles and hi-fi storage units.
Using a small group of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Brass
Danish Modern Teak Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Cabinet by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Unique Elaine Lustig Cohen Cabinet
By Elaine Lustig Cohen
Located in New York, NY
that could accommodate a television or a hi-fi system. The two-piece composition screws together inside
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Walnut Hi-Fi Credenza with Touch Latch Doors and Hand Rubbed Oil Finish
By Bellboy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid wood hi-fi credenza touch latch doors hand rubbed oil and wax finish.
Dimensions:
33" H x
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Credenza Record Cabinet for Vinyl LPs and Audio/Visual Storage
By Atocha Design
Located in New York, NY
Atocha design references midcentury album storage and Hi-Fi style, but is updated for the needs of
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Record Cabinet Open/Close Credenza for Analog Stereo LPs, Vinyl Media Sideboard
By Atocha Design
Located in New York, NY
The Open/Close Series references mid-century album storage and Hi-Fi style, but is updated for the
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2010s American Modern Sideboards
Materials
Palisander
H 37 in W 51.38 in D 20.75 in
Late 1970s Mid-Century Modern G-Plan Hi-Fi Cabinet Unit
By G-Plan
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely G-Plan Hi Fi unit in almost as new condition, very well looked after. A great addition to
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Hi-Fi Stereo Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern Hi-Fi stereo console or cabinet
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar, with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 37.75 in W 34 in D 16.63 in
George Nelson BCS Hi-Fi Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Vintage BCS (Basic Cabinet Series) Hi-Fi cabinet designed by George Nelson in 1947 (hence the model
Category
Mid-20th Century Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
George Nelson Thin Edge Line Hi-Fi Cabinet in Walnut
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and iconic George Nelson famous Thin Edge Line Hi Fi cabinet in Walnut, produced by Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Grundig Audiorama 8000 Speakers, Stunning Fully Functioning Pair, 1970s Hi-Fi
By Grundig
Located in London, GB
.
Final images show a B&O hi-fi unit to help show the scale/size. This unit is not included in the sale
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
TOTEM Hi-Fi by Mario Bellini for Brionvega Swiveling Loudspeakers Lacquered Wood
By Mario Bellini, Brionvega
Located in Milano, IT
TOTEM HI-FI designed by Mario Bellini for Brionvega, model RR130. Swiveling loudspeakers with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Wood
H 20.87 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Technics SL-7 XA Turntable Record Player, Fully Working Classic Japanese Hi-Fi
By Design Technics
Located in London, GB
Technics SL-7 XA Turntable, 1981-83
Good condition. Fully functioning. Sounds super.
A great example of this legendary, highly though-of classic turntable.
Cosmetic: The turntab...
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Acrylic
H 12.41 in W 12.41 in L 12.41 in
Jacob Jensen for Bang and Olufsen MC40 Audio of Hi-Fi Cabinet in Oak, Denmark
By Bang & Olufsen, Jacob Jensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage cabinet, model MC40, for storing hi-fi equipment. Made by Bang & Olufsen and designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
H 24.81 in W 53.94 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Teak and Vinyl Top Side Table, 1970s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Retro rectanguar teak hacker turntable hi fi stand or side table.
Made in ngland by Hacker Radio
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid Century American Campaign Style One Drawer Chest or Cabinet by Hickory
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage, mid century, circa 1960's American made campaign style chest with brass details, one
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 30.75 in W 32 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern 8 Drawer Teak Dresser Chest by Peter Liley for Meredew 1960
By Meredew
Located in Portland, OR
Late 1960s Mid-Century Modern teak 8 drawer double chest designed by Peter Liley, for Meredew
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 28 in W 52 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Ebonized Desk & Chair | Predictor Line
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
for CBS-Columbia, Hi-Fi Consoles for Bell & Howell, along with other household items.[6]
His
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Tannoy Chatsworth Monitor Gold Speakers, Stunning Pair, Legendary Sound
By Tannoy
Located in London, GB
for a vintage audio hi-fi system.
Their great Mid-Century aesthetic means they are perfect to
Category
Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
H 33.27 in W 15.56 in D 10.24 in
Arne Vodder Teak Hifi Cabinet with Tambour door
By Arne Vodder
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A rare and imposing Hi-Fi cabinet from the 1950s by famed Danish designer, Arne Vodder. Made by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Vintage cabinet by Jacob Jensen for Bang and Olufsen MC40, Denmark 1970´s
By Jacob Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage cabinet, model MC40, for storing hi-fi equipment. Made by Bang & Olufsen and designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
H 24.81 in W 53.94 in D 15.75 in
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Mid Century Hi Fi For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century hi fi you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century hi fi — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are 65 variations of the antique or vintage mid century hi fi 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 mid century hi fi — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mid century hi fi, those designed in mid-century modern, industrial and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Mario Bellini, B&B Italia and Torben Orskov each produced at least one beautiful mid century hi fi that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Hi Fi?
Prices for a mid century hi fi start at $175 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $2,921.
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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