Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry boats design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope, silk and merino
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Tapestries
Wool, Cotton
Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry boats design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope, silk and merino
Wool, Cotton
$2,724
H 27.56 in W 44.1 in D 0.16 in
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry town design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope and merino wool
Wool, Cotton
$3,045
H 26.78 in W 67.72 in D 0.16 in
Bobyrug’s Pretty mid century Brutalist Macrame tapestry town design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
with our exquisite macramé hangings. Crafted from natural materials like cotton rope and merino wool
Wool, Cotton
Macrame
Located in Chicago, IL
Knitted wool wall-mounted tapestry. Item contains seven individual pieces. unsigned but numbered.
Wool
$3,375
H 39.38 in W 36.62 in D 1.97 in
Rare Signed Macramé Tapestry, Mid-Century Modern, Spain, Circa 1960
By L. A. Molina
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Rare macramé tapestry by the artist Sanchez Molina. Unique piece, signed Spain, ca.1960
Textile
Large Abstract Macramé Cat Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large abstract macramé cat sculpture in wool and rope made by the Belgian artist Louise Denoel
Wool, Rope
Large Vintage Macramé Hand-Knotted Hanging Pendant Decorative Piece
Located in Miami, FL
Large Vintage Macramé Hand-Knotted Hanging Pendant Decorative Piece Offered for sale is a very
Metal
$2,839Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Macrame Fiber Rattan 'Uchiwa' Chandelier / Pendant, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand knotted macramé suspension lamp 'uchiwa' inspired, Spain, 1970s. This chandelier
Rattan, Acrylic, Wood, Cord
$954Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 1.97 in
Oriental macrame artisan wall hanging, Middle East 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand knotted oriental wall hanging. Made from wool, jute and other natural materials. The piece is still in very good condition. Hand-knotted in Asia but the exact location is unknow...
Wool, Jute
Vintage Handmade Braided Macramé Pendant Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This exquisite pendant lamp features a handmade braided macramé lampshade in warm, natural brown
Jute, Wood, Plastic
Vintage Macrame Wood and Rope Art Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in Antwerp, BE
hand knotted designs accented with wood. Adds a natural texture and dimension to any Bohemian or Mid
Metal
Bohemian Macrame Fiber Pendant Ceiling Hanging Lamp with Fringe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Hand Knotted Macramé Cord Pendant Light-Ceiling Hanging Lamp Lovely vintage original
Cotton, Cord, Wood
Macrame Wall Rug by Desso, the Netherlands, 1970's
By Desso
Located in Steenwijk, NL
high pile macramé knotted rug has a the typical 70's coloration from beige, brown, orange and yellow
Acrylic
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 24 in D 16 in
Vintage Lucite and Macrame Luggage Rack by Creations At Dallas
By Creations At Dallas
Located in San Diego, CA
A really nice vintage lucite and macrame folding luggage rack by Creations At Dallas, circa 1970s
Cord, Lucite
$723Sale Price|61% Off
W 32.29 in L 55.12 in
Spanish Textured macramé tapestry from the 70s – Unique design object
Located in Oirlo, LI
This beautiful macramé tapestry from the 1970s is a true work of art that gives your interior a
Wool
Midcentury uchiwa fan macrame fiber rattan hanging pendant lamp, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Zaandam, NL
Stunning and rare Uchiwa fan lamp in rattan fiber very much in de style of Ingo Mauruers famous Uchiwa lamp series. We've only even seen one other that was attributed to Spain so we'...
Metal
$2,358Sale Price|20% Off
W 59.45 in L 67.33 in
Extra Large Modernist Macrame Wall Rug by Desso Studio, Netherlands, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. This high quality high pile macramé knotted wall rug was designed in the 1970s and manufactured by
Wool
Macrame Wall Hanging Art Sampler
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Vintage MCM Macrame Wall Hanging Art Sampler 1973/1974 Interesting sampler with multiple knotting
Natural Fiber
Mid Century Modern Rare Jane Knight Macrame Fiber Art Bell Chimes 1971
By Jane Knight
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too is proud to present this super rare Jane Knight Fiber art piece with metal bell chimes. In the style of Ruth Asawa. Comes from the original owner with original paperwor...
Natural Fiber
Large Sculptural Macrame Wall Hanging
By Romeo Reyna, Sheila Hicks
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large Sculptural Macrame / Tapestry Wall Hanging. Measures 48" Wide x 70" Tall x 10" Deep. Woven
Jute
Tapestry Brutalist Macrame, Spain 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Modern Design ! Neo Classique ! bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your
Wool, Cord
Tapestry Brutalist Macrame, Spain 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Modern Design ! Neo Classique ! bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your
Wool, Cord
Tapestry Brutalist Macrame, Spain 1970s
Located in La xara, VC
Modern Design ! Neo Classique ! bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your
Wool, Cord
Tapestry Brutalist Macrame, Spain 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Modern Design ! Neo Classique ! bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your
Wool, Cord
Sculptural Macrame Wall Hanging Signed Defoe
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sculptural macrame wall hanging signed Defoe. Measure: 62" tall x 60" wide.
Ceramic, Wool
Textured Macrame Wall Tapestry, Spain 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Macrame wall tapestry, Spain 1970s. The tapestry is made from different materials and is exposing
Wool, Cotton, Polyester
Vintage Macrame Fiber Art Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in San Jose, CA
dimension to any Bohemian or Mid-Century Modern space.
Cotton, Wood
Macrame Wall tapestry Belgium 1970s by Tapta
By Tapta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Macrame wall tapestry Belgium 1970s by Tapta In the 1970s in Belgium a lot of artists like
Wool
Macrame Wall tapestry Belgium 1970s by Tapta
By Tapta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Macrame wall tapestry Belgium 1970s by Tapta In the 1970s in Belgium a lot of artists like
Wool
Vintage Sailor's Style Macrame' Rope Mirror
Located in Nantucket, MA
Intricate knotwork frame in great condition. Can be hung either vertically or horizontally.
Wall Tapestry in Macramé, Desso Studio, circa 1970
By Desso
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Macramé wall tapestry, designed in the 1970s and published by Desso Studio. Made from 100% acrylic
Acrylic
Wall Tapestry in Macramé, Desso Studio, circa 1970
By Desso
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Wall tapestry in macramé, created in the 1970s and produced by Desso Studio. Made from 100
Acrylic
Tapestry Brutalist Macrame Maria Asuncion Raventos, Spain 1960s
By Maria Asuncion Raventos
Located in La xara, VC
bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your list. These lightweight, airy
Wool, Cord
Whimsical 1970s Macrame Hippie Style Wall Hanging Owl
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique macrame owl, circa 1970s, a cool piece to add in the kids room.
Rope
Hans Olsen Modular Sofa with Macramé Seat
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A Danish modern sofa designed by Hans Olsen. Modular seats and side table can be reconfigured to different options. Platform can double as daybed by laying the seat cushions down. Ro...
Upholstery, Rope, Teak
1960s Macrame Fiber Wall Art, Attributed to Jane Knight
By Jane Knight
Located in North Miami, FL
Large Macrame fiber art mounted on wood hanging. Extremely well executed and detailed, including
Wool
Handcrafted natural fiber macrame wall hanging, Netherlands 1975
By Don Freedman
Located in ECHT, NL
Exceptional large fiber art wall hanging. Hand made from natural fiber. Three metal rods have been woven into the piece to keep the rectangular shape of the piece. Despite the age i...
Natural Fiber
Macrame Wall Tapestry by Maria Asuncion Raventos, Spain, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Beautiful macrame wall tapestry by Maria Asuncion Raventos, Spain 1970s. Maria Asuncion Raventos
Wool, Jute, Cotton
Vintage Decorative Wall Hanging Macrame Textile by Marion Ferri
Located in San Jose, CA
Vibrant colorful wall hanging fiber art tapestry made by California artist Marion Ferri, circa 1970s. This oversized piece features intricate hand woven natural and dyed fibers. Adds...
Wool
Space age macrame wall hanging by Desso, Netherlands 1970s
By Desso
Located in ECHT, NL
Colorful space age wall hanging. Hand woven from wool thread. It has long braids in different colors coming from the centre. The colors are still bright and the rug is in a great con...
Fabric, Wool
Vintage Bohemian White Macramé Hanging Table with Round Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible white cord macramé hanging table with round glass top. It is in wonderful age
Glass, Cord
Sold
H 55.12 in W 55.12 in L 55.12 in
Extra Large Modernist Macrame Wall Rug by Desso Studio, Netherlands, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. This high quality high pile macramé knotted wall rug was designed in the 1970s and manufactured by
Wool
Extra Large Modernist Macrame Wall Rug by Desso Studio, Netherlands, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. This high quality high pile macrame knotted wall rug was designed in the 1970s and manufactured by
Cotton
1960-1970’s MCM Boho Chic Macrame Owl Wall Hanging Towel Rings a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair of mid-century modern or Boho Chic macrame owl wall hangings or towel rings
Cord, Plastic, Wood
Sold
H 7.5 in Dm 19.25 in L 7.5 in
Vintage Pair of Bohemian White Macramé Hanging Tables with Round Glass Tops
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful pair of white cord macramé hanging tables with round glass tops. They are in wonderful
Glass, Cord
Sold
W 41.74 in L 42.13 in
Modernist Macrame Wall Rug by K.H. Kaeppel for Tisca Tapisserie, Germany, 1970s
By K.H. Kaeppel, Tisca Tischhauser 1
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Handmade knotted wall rug on wooden frame Decade: 1970s Origin: Germany Producer: Tisca Tapisserie, Germany with label Design: K. H. Kaeppel This rug is a gr...
Cotton
Mid-Century Modern French Macrame Mirror, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern macrame mirror, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in French. By unknown
Glass
Tapestry Brutalist Macrame, Spain 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Modern Design ! Neo Classique ! bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your
Wool, Cord
Tapestry Brutalist Macrame, Spain 1970s
Located in La xara, VC
Modern Design ! Neo Classique ! bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your
Wool, Cord
Tapestry Brutalist Macrame, Spain 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Modern Design ! Neo Classique ! bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your
Wool, Cord
Large Abstract Macrame Wall Sculpture = MOVING SALE!!!!!!
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large abstract macrame fiber art.
Natural Fiber
Large Macrame Wall Hanging, circa 1970s
By Judy McCumler
Located in New York, NY
Large macrame textile art wall hanging form the 1970s. A Classic abstract macrame example popular
Textile
Abstract Macrame Wall Hanging, circa 1970
By Rigina Medley 1
Located in New York, NY
Well done Macrame Art Wall Hanging by Rigina Medely of Virginia Commonwealth University. Circa
Wool
Vintage Macramé Driftwood Fiber Art Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in San Jose, CA
natural texture and Dimension to any Bohemian style, beach coastal, or Mid-Century Modern space.
Cotton, Wood, Driftwood
Tapestry Brutalist Macrame Maria Asuncion Raventos Spain, 1960s
By Maria Asuncion Raventos
Located in La xara, VC
bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your list. These lightweight, airy
Wool, Cord
Tapestry Brutalist Macrame 150/150 cm, Spain 1970s
Located in La xara, VC
Modern Design ! Neo Classique ! bohemian decor, macramé wall hangings should be at the top of your
Wool, Cord
1970s Macramé Panel of Woven and Beaded Rope Tapestry
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 1960s–1970s so – called ‘ macramé ‘ panel of woven and beaded rope tapestry, representing an
Rope, Wood
Macrame Fiber and Rattan 'Uchiwa' Chandelier or Pendant, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand knotted macramé suspension lamp 'uchiwa' inspired, Spain, 1970s. This
Rattan, Acrylic, Wood, Cord
Sold
H 15.5 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Vintage Macramé Fiber Art Figural Owl Wall Sculpture Hanging Hippie Art
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage handmade macramé fiber art figural owl wall hanging sculpture. Has two hooks to hang up
Other
Sold
H 40.16 in W 40.95 in D 4.34 in
Sea Landscape Macrame Wall Hanging Tapestry / Textile Wall Art, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind large scale hand knitted wool Macrame wall hanging tapestry with sea landscape design
Wool, Cotton, Cord, Natural Fiber, Rattan
Sold
H 21.66 in Dm 14.18 in
Bohemian Macrame Fiber Bell Pendant Hanging Lamp with Fringe, Spain, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
bedroom chandelier. This lamp adds a natural texture and dimension to any Bohemian or Mid-Century Modern
Cotton, Cord, Wood
Sold
H 48 in W 36.75 in D 1.5 in
Vintage California Macramé Fiber Art Wall Hanging Tapestry by Marion Ferri
Located in San Jose, CA
any Bohemian or Mid-Century Modern space.
Cotton, Wood
Vintage Stig Lindberg Style Pottery Lamp with Macramé Shade – Blue Tones
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
with a unique handmade macramé shade in striking blue hues. The lamp base features organic, flowing
Ceramic, Fabric
Extra Large Modernist Macrame Wall Rug by Desso Studio, Netherlands, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
quality weaving technique. This high quality high pile macrame knotted wall rug was designed in the 1970s
Wool
Extra Large Modernist Macrame Wall Rug by Desso Studio, Netherlands, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. This high quality high pile macrame knotted wall rug was designed in the 1970s and manufactured by
Wool, Acrylic
Extra Large Modernist Macrame Wall Rug by Desso Studio, Netherlands, 1970s
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. This high quality high pile macrame knotted wall rug was designed in the 1970s and manufactured by
Wool, Acrylic
Sold
H 3.94 in Dm 23.63 in
Macrame Fabric Cream Cotton Ceiling Light Flush Mount, Sweden 1960s to 1970s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
in a circular form, giving it a classic yet organic feel, typical of mid-century Scandinavian design
Cotton
Sold
H 84 in Dm 24.5 in
Vintage Boho Chic White Cord Macramé Hanging Table & Round Glass Top & Green Pot
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning white cord macrame hanging table with round glass top and wood button detail. We’ve also
Cord, Glass, Wood
Sold
W 32.29 in L 68.9 in
Modernist Macrame Wall Rug by K.H. Kaeppel for Tisca Tapisserie, Germany, 1970s
By K.H. Kaeppel, Tisca Tischhauser 1
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Handmade macrame wall rug Decade: 1970s Origin: Germany Producer
Cotton
Sold
W 55.12 in L 55.12 in
Large Modernist Macrame Wall Rug by Desso Studio, Netherlands, 1970s RATE 1 of 2
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
art interior. Made in high quality weaving technique. This high quality high pile macramé knotted wall
Wool
Sold
W 55.12 in L 55.12 in
Large Modernist Macrame Wall Rug by Desso Studio, Netherlands, 1970s RATE 2 of 2
By Desso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
art interior. Made in high quality weaving technique. This high quality high pile macramé knotted wall
Wool
1960s Hippie Macrame
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Wall hanging hemp/jute macrame mounted on a weathered plow handle with incorporated ceramic beads.
Mid century modern macramé chair with foot rest after Hans Wagner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Canaan, CT
this chair is a first for me. I have never come accross it before. I have searched the net, and found nothing. It's very similiar to a Hans Wegner chair design. There is age to t...
Macrame 1950s Wool Tapestry
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Large macrame from the 1950s representing a Spanish village with a pretty multicolor and very thick
Wool, Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,500
H 14.25 in W 11.87 in D 0.72 in
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Red Velvet, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, 1970s.
Velvet, Mirror
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color
By Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting ....
Steel
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...
Rattan
$34,958
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Art Wool Tapestry "Mirror" by Svejdova, Czechoslovakia, 1984
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of non-woven textile (Airtag) by D. Švejdova. Signed. Marked by VUV Brno (Research Institut in Woolen) Very good original condition.
Wool
$1,446
H 13.78 in W 39.38 in D 10.63 in
Hans J. Wegner Large Wall Shelf in Pinewood Made at Ry Mobler Denmark, 1954
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Hans J. Wegner wall shelf made at Ry Mobler in Denmark in the 1954. Rare and early edition in pinewood. Stamped on the back with manufacturers logo and dated "September 1, 1954"...
Pine
Marcel Breuer Laccio Coffee Table by Gavina
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1980s Laccio Coffee Table by Marcel Breuer for Gavina. This coffee table is in good vintage condition with only some very minor pitting to the chrome base and a couple sm...
Steel, Chrome
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$95,000
H 130 in W 126 in D 24 in
Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
By Robert Salleroli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purchased directly from the original cli...
Wood, Birch
$235,066Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Hoodoo Stacks, Sculptural Concrete Planters by OPIARY (H28"-52")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, ...
Cement
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a ...
Copper
Ceramic Link Chain Wall Sculpture
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
Chains echo different emotions in us, some see them as a symbol of imprisonment, and vulnerability and some see as an emotion of inter connectivity and strong bond between the people...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.