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Charles Eames Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Multi Color Compact Sofa Loveseat
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Charles Eames Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Multi Color Compact Sofa Loveseat Bench
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 35 in W 72 in D 26 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Walnut Hi Boy Dresser Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A George Nelson for Herman Miller hi-boy dresser. An incredible chest of drawers with simply but
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 46 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
Armchairs in off-white from Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
A nice set of four fiberglass armchairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.3 in W 25.6 in D 24.61 in
George Nelson Long Slat Bench Black Finish Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern 1950
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
manufactured by Herman Miller.
Great for a Hallway Bench where Kids can change Shoes and clothing or even as a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Birch
H 14 in W 102.38 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning example of mid-century modern craftsmanship, this George Nelson three-drawer cabinet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
H 29.75 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
Gilbert Rohde, Mid-Century Modern, Dressers, Leather, Stained Wood, 1940s
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller, Mid-Century Modern, Leather, Stained Wood, Dressers, Nightstands
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 34.5 in W 44.5 in D 18.75 in
Eames Molded Plywood Dining Chair Wood Base (DCW) in Red Stained Birch excellent
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Hudson, NY
Herman Miller.
Midcentury modern design icon.
Lightly scaled yet strong.
Ergonomic comfort.
Informally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Rubber, Wood, Birch
H 28.75 in W 19.5 in D 21.75 in
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller 48” Dining Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller 48” Dining Table
This dining table is a timeless piece that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Round Pedestal Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller round pedestal table having a white laminate top and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Vintage Eames Herman Miller Rolling Contract Side Table Mid-Century Modern
By Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Eames Herman Miller Rolling Contract Side Table Mid-Century Modern. Item features off white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Slatted Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Slatted Bench. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Children’s Work Table by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modernist children’s table by Herman Miller with a square tabletop and metal frame. Four round
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Eames Herman Miller MCM Aluminum Group Tables Contract Base Black & White
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Eames for Herman Miller mid-century modern Aluminum Group 4 prong chrome Contract base
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs- Set of 4
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs in Red Orange Vinyl - Set of 4
Fabulous set
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Eiffel Wire Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Tulsa, OK
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Eiffel Wire Chairs
Above average vintage condition and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller High Back Swivel Office Chair Newly Upholstered
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Peter Protzman for Herman Miller High Back Swivel Office Chair on Casters Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43 in W 23 in D 19 in
Herman Miller Mid-Century Tables
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century end tables by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Walnut frames with white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller George Nelson Style Coffee Cocktail Table Bench
By Herman Miller
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller George Nelson slat style brass and ebony coffee table or slat
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13.63 in W 48 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Rosewood & Leather Sideboard by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood, leather and chrome sideboard by Herman Miller for Billrite, circa the 1970s. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Shell Side Chairs in Blue Fabric - Set of 4
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chairs with Alexander Girard Blue Upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Early Edition Aluminum Group Office Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An Eames for Herman Miller vintage Aluminum Group chair. A beautiful mid century modern chair with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34.75 in W 25 in D 26 in
Mid Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller Hairpin Leg Daybed Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Case Study daybed / sofa / couch / chaise lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Conference/Dining Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a Herman Miller Conference/Dining Table with a rectangular top. The top is made of walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Style Herman Miller Shell Chair in Gray Plastic
By Herman Miller
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century style chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller features gray plastic construction
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Mid Century Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chair and ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Herman Miller Style Credenza
By Herman Miller
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Herman Miller Style Credenza Cabinet Mid Century Modern
Add a touch of mid-century modern elegance
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Headboard
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Forney, TX
A rare American Mid-Century Modern headboard for a double (full) size bed with storage and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, PVC, Wood, Walnut
1970s Mid Century Recliner Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chair and ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 32.5 in D 35.75 in
Mid Century Walnut & Leather Lounge Chair Styled After Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut lounge chairs were designed and manufactured in the United States circa the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 33 in W 34 in D 33.75 in
Marble Herman Miller Dining Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Custom marble Herman Miller table.
36" Cream marble top with the iconic Herman Miller segmented
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Swag Leg Side Table
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Swag Leg Side Table
Classic vintage mid century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern Herman Miller No1 Eames Conference Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this super rare and highly collectable, original, Mid Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 Drawer Chest Dresser Restored
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 drawer chest dresser restored.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 40 in W 40 in D 19 in
Modern Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Chest George Nelson Design
By Herman Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller thin edge eight-drawer chest designed by George Nelson design
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
H 30.5 in W 46 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Modern Sofa with Side Tables George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Sofa with Integrated Side Tables for Herman Miller – This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 27.5 in W 110.25 in D 30 in
Herman Miller Pedestal Base Side Table on Casters
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a pedestal base table on casters made by Herman Miller. This iconic form is one of their
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in MIlano, IT
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s
Desk or writing
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 38.98 in D 28.55 in
Pair Mid Century Modern Restored Lounge Chairs George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
incredibly stylish. Original herman miller tags in place on the undersides. Priced and sold as a pair.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27 in W 29.25 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Cabinets - Set of 2
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Cabinets
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
H 40.5 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Herman Miller Eames 42" Round Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller Eames Round Table
Herman Miller Round top with walnut finish , the base is anodized
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Laminate
Herman Miller High-Back Office Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Herman Miller high-back soft pad office chair in black leather, great condition. Stamped with date
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Mid Century Executive Desk
By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick
Located in Countryside, IL
Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Mid Century Executive Desk
This desk measures: 135 wide x 87 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Round Coffee Table Charles Eames Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare 1950's coffee table designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, early production, Aluminum
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful early example of the Action Office Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 32 in W 65 in D 32 in
Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller Long Slatted Platform Bench in Birch
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Mid-Century Modern slatted Platform Bench.
Designed by George Nelson for Herman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Birch
H 14 in W 92.25 in D 18.63 in
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Dining Chairs in Beech #4669
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 beech dining chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller # 4669 with caned backs
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Beech
H 31 in W 18 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller George Nelson Style Coffee Cocktail Table Bench
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller George Nelson slat style brass and ebony coffee table or slat
Category
Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 13.63 in W 48 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Charcoal Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Leather Management Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair.
A timeless design
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 23 in D 23 in
Herman Miller Office Chair in Red Fabric
By Herman Miller
Located in bari, IT
Herman Miller office chair in red fabric from late 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Black Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Gorgeous vintage mid-century modern Eames molded fiberglass black armchair.
Arguably one of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31 in W 25 in D 24 in
Vintage Herman Miller Aeron Office Desk Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Herman Miller Aeron Office Desk Chair. Featuring lumbar support
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Desk with Return
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Desk with Return
This desk measures: 80.75 wide x 18.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by George Nelson - Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of eight Mid Century Modern dining chairs by George Nelson for Herman Miller C1960
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Herman Miller Molded Plywood Magazine Rack Coffee Table
By Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller molded plywood bent tube legs coffee table with substantial
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice early set of four DCW chairs designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 29 in W 20 in D 22.5 in
Rare Charles Eames Herman Miller "Design of the Century" Advertising Poster
By Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare Charles Eames "Design of the Century" advertising poster
By Herman Miller
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Oak, Paper
H 37.13 in W 25.13 in D 0.75 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Drop Side Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Drop Side Desk
This desk measures: 40 wide x 24 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in west palm beach, FL
A true icon of mid-century design, this vintage Eames lounge chair for Herman Miller offers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Modular Seating" Group by George Nelson Herman Miller, Mid-Century, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rosendahl, DE
remarkable example of Mid-Century Modern design.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 147.64 in D 59.06 in
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Herman Miller Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal herman miller mid century modern for your home. Each herman miller mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and aluminum. If you’re shopping for a herman miller mid century modern, we have 3883 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a herman miller mid century modern — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each herman miller mid century modern bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made herman miller mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson are consistently popular.
How Much is a Herman Miller Mid Century Modern?
A herman miller mid century modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,951, while the lowest priced sells for $19 and the highest can go for as much as $80,000.
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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