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1950s John Stuart Mid Century Modern Nightstands - a Pair
By John Stuart
Located in Saddle River, NJ
and have been well-maintained.
Vintage: 1950s
Designer: John Stuart
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Walnut King Headboard
By John Stuart
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Walnut King Headboard. Featuring a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Paul Frankl Mid Century Modern John Stuart Bedroom Set, Ebony Lacquer Refinished
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Frankl Mid Century Modern John Stuart Bedroom Set, Ebony Lacquer Refinished
One of a kind
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 72.5 in D 22.5 in
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern Rare Station Wagon Full Bedroom Set
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl for John Stuart complete 1950s bedroom set.
Paul Frankl for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 66 in D 22 in
John Stuart Walnut Nightstands
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
John Stuart Mid-Century nightstands featuring solid dark brown stained Walnut case and 3 lighter
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Mid Century Modern Nightstands by John Stuart. Circa 1960s
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Nightstands by John Stuart. Circa 1960s
Feature a sleek Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Nightstands Chests in Rosewood by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Mid-Century King Nightstands or
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
John Stuart Facade Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut 3 Drawer MCM Nightstand
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Stuart Facade Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut 3 Drawer MCM Nightstand. Item features a "Facade
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
John Stuart Oiled Walnut Danish Mid Century Modern King Size Bed Headboard MINT!
By Harvey Probber, John Stuart, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart Oiled Walnut Danish Mid Century Modern King Size Bed Headboard MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 84 in D 3 in
Midcentury Nightstands Side Tables in Rosewood by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Tables in Rosewood by John Stuart
Drawers are clean and work smoothly.
We also have a matching pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Two Tier One Drawer Walnut End Side Table by John Stuart MINT
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Two Tier One Drawer Walnut End Side Table by John Stuart MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 22 in W 23 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-Century stool ottoman the perfect addition to any modern interior. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Renzo Retulli Style Chests / Commodes / Nightstands
By John Stuart
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Renzo Retulli Style Chests / Commodes / Nightstands
Pair of Mid-Century
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 40 in D 20 in
John Stuart Casalinda Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza Triple Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Stuart Casalinda Collection for Mt Airy Furniture Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 32.5 in W 72 in D 19 in
John Stuart Mid-Century Dresser
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long six foot dresser for John Stuart Inc. Deep mahogany wood with accenting brass hardware. Ten
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dresser by John Stuart
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
low Mid-Century Modern dresser makes a substantial addition to any interior. Please confirm item
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1950s John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Hanging Wall Mirror
By John Stuart
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Hanging Wall Mirror
Crafted by the renowned designer John
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and John Stuart Mahogany Nightstands
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frankl, this pair of nightstands was made for retail by John Stuart in the heart of New York City. Made
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 24 in D 16 in
John Stuart Mid Century modern Walnut Mirror
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nice Mid Century Modern slim line walnut mirror. Trimmed with a thin brass molding on the interior
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rectangular Mirror by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern carved Nouveau style ornament solid walnut frame mirror. Nice medium walnut
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
John Stuart for Mount Airy Teak Burl Walnut King Bed Headboard
By John Stuart Inc., Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Elegant king size bed headboard from John Stuart of New York. The esteemed manufacturer uses a duo
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Walnut, Burl, Teak
Mid Century John Stuart Long Dresser Credenza for John Widdicomb
By John Stuart, John Widdicomb
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century John Stuart for John Widdicomb brass star shape pulls 9 drawers long dresser or
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century John Stuart Mirrored Vanity Desk with Bench
By John Stuart
Located in Forney, TX
A rare Mid-Century Modern painted white mirrored vanity desk and bench by legendary American luxury
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Leather, Wood
John Stuart 5 Drawers Walnut High Boy Chest Dresser Mid-Century Modern Mint!
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart 5 drawers walnut high boy chest dresser Mid-Century Modern Mint!
Book matched drawers.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Nightstands, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury nightstands sold by John Stuart. Two dovetail jointed drawers on each, with open
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Credenza Dresser by Bert England for John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous brutalist credenza or long dresser by Bert England for John Stuart. Bi fold doors open to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Dressers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
H 33.25 in W 72 in D 20.25 in
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Mahogany, Brass, 1960s
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Mahogany Dresser, Stamped John Stuart, Brass
Mid century double
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 72.5 in D 22.5 in
Milo Baughman, Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Rosewood, Chrome, John Stuart, 1960s
By John Stuart, Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Rosewood Dresser for John Stuart, Chrome Accent
Fully refinished
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 75 in D 19.25 in
Paul Frankl, Mid-Century Modern, Concave Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA 1950s
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Frankl, Mid-Century Modern, Concave Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA 1950s
A stunning pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 24 in D 20 in
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
This fully
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 72 in D 22 in
John Stuart Twelve Drawer Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant twelve drawer dresser boasts iconic design by John Stuart in a rich natural walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Walnut & Rosewood Long Dresser By John Stuart
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Gorgeous high quality long dresser designed for John Stuart Inc circa 1960.
Walnut with rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
John Stuart Midcentury Credenza
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
great bedroom dresser.
(Please confirm item location, NY or NJ, with dealer).
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Compatible Pair Mid-Century Modern Dressers, Chests by Paul Frankl, John Stuart
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Mid-Century Modern Double dressers by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, Lacquer
Highly compatible
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 76 in D 20 in
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Triple Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza
By John Stuart for Mount Airy
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32.38 in W 72 in D 19 in
John Stuart Ottoman with Sculpted Legs
By John Stuart
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large-scale John Stuart ottoman with sculpted walnut legs. Elegant Mid-Century look, new
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Brutal Mirrors by John Stuart
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century brutal mirrors by John Stuart for John Widdicomb. Thin profile with iconic arched tips
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Two-Tone Highboy Dresser by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Dorchester, MA
This mid-century highboy dresser by John Stuart comprises two walnut cases whose dark frames and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
1950s Mid Century Modern Paul Frankl for John Stuart Pair of Chairs Z Style
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Paul Frankl for John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Cane Back Chairs
These vintage chairs are a
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cane
H 34 in W 19 in D 18.25 in
John Stuart Grand Rapids Faux Goatskin Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage John Stuart six-drawer dresser with brass pulls, rounded sides and faux goatskin finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Goatskin
John Kapel for Glenn of California Walnut and Black Lacquered Nightstands, Pair
By John Kapel, John Stuart Inc., Glenn of California
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut and black lacquered single-drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 22.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Rectangle Walnut Wall Mirrors by John Stuart MINT!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Rectangle Walnut Wall Mirrors by John Stuart MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Large Station Wagon Mirror, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Large Station Wagon Wall, Console, or Pier Mirror
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Maple
H 33.5 in W 49.5 in D 2.25 in
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Fully refinished
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 72 in D 22 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant vintage day bed by John Stuart, with woven sides and upholstered cushions. Please
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Vintage MCM John Stuart Leather Front Dresser
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage MCM leather front dresser. Made by the iconic John Stuart. Tagged inside the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather
Pair of John Stuart Espresso Finished Dressers
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of John Stuart dressers Newly restored in an Espresso finish.
The dressers have been
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
John Stuart Walnut Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Long Dresser Thin Edge Style MINT
By Jens Risom, John Stuart, Drexel, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart Walnut Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Long Dresser Thin Edge Style MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 65 in D 18 in
John Stuart Brass And Walnut Wall Mirror
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern brass plated and walnut well made and heavy wall mirror by John Stuart
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Tall Midcentury Highboy Dresser by John Stuart Inc
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall midcentury dresser by John Stuart Inc. features warm walnut tones accented by aluminium
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century John Stuart Walnut 2 Doors 4 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser
By Kipp Stewart, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart walnut 2 doors 4 drawers gentleman's high chest dresser MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 46 in W 46 in D 19 in
Pair John Stuart Refinished 3 Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers W/ Long Brass Pull
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair John Stuart refinished 3 drawer bachelor chests dressers w/ long brass pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 38 in D 19 in
Two Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome and Black Lacquer Night Stands
By Milo Baughman, John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
design with one having doors and the other a nice open space underneath. These both have a round John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Chrome
John Stuart Midcentury Highboy Walnut Dresser
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Absolutely stunning Mid-Century Modern Highboy dresser designed by John Stuart for Johnson
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture, Mid-Century Modern, Station Wagon Bedframe
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl / John Stuart Full Size Bed Frame, Station Wagon
Rare collectors
Category
Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Jens Risom, John Stuart, John Keal, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser.
1970s classic all
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 36 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Nine Drawer Rosewood Dresser J. Stuart Clingman, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Camden, ME
Nine drawer dresser designed by J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb Co. prior to his death in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 120 Rocker Ole Wanscher France & Son John Stuart
By France & Søn, John Stuart Inc., Ole Wanscher
Located in Topeka, KS
sold by John Stuart Co. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.25 in W 26 in D 31 in
Paul Frankl Light Walnut Brass Accents Queen Size XXX Movie Headboard Bed MINT
By John Stuart, Established Lines, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul Frankl Light Walnut Brass Accents Queen Size XXX Movie Headboard Bed MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 63 in D 2 in
Pair John Stuart Ebonized Lacquer Greek Key Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!
By John Stuart Inc., James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern John Stuart Ebonized Lacquer Greek Key Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 40 in D 19 in
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John Stuart Mid Century Modern Bedroom For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the john stuart mid century modern bedroom you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every john stuart mid century modern bedroom was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer john stuart mid century modern bedroom, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A john stuart mid century modern bedroom made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made john stuart mid century modern bedroom over the years, but those crafted by John Stuart, John Stuart Inc. and Paul Frankl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a John Stuart Mid Century Modern Bedroom?
Prices for a john stuart mid century modern bedroom can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $12,475, while the average can fetch as much as $2,882.
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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