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Mid-Century Modern Atomic Barrel Back Club Chairs Newly Upholstered, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Barrel back club chairs newly upholstered - pair
This is a fantastic
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Club Chair on Pencil Legs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern atomic orange club chair on pencil legs
Offered is a vintage mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Atomic Ranch Thonet Style Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Awesome retro bentwood arm chairs in the style of Thonet and Heywood Wakefield. Nice red leather
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Wrought Iron Atomic Era Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wrought iron atomic era Italian style Mid-Century Modern dining chairs - set of 4. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Springer Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut & Platinum Velvet Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern atomic side chair was realized in Italy, circa 1950. They feature
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Atomic Age Sling Chair in Leather, Iron & Chrome by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique single sling chair in chrome pipping, with a solid iron combination, Freshly Recovered in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Mid Century Stendig Style Swivel Lounge & Atomic Style Ottoman Newly Upholstered
By Stendig Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Tulip Base Stendig Lounge & Atomic Styled Ottoman Newly Upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.5 in W 9 in D 28 in
1950s Atomic Cocktail Lounge Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Beech, Wool
Measurements: 32.25? wide x 23.75? deep x 29.5? tall
Condition:
Frame in excellent c...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
American Mid Century Atomic Age Iron & Wicker Barstool by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Atomic age single barstool designed by Arthur Umanoff original fabric and condition swivel great
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Iron
1970's Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Selig, Ib Madsen, H.W. Klein
Located in Burbank, CA
Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale. They have been completely restored, and look incredible
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman Stendig Style Newly Upholstered
By Stendig Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip Base Lounge Chair & Atomic Style Ottoman Stendig Style Newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Newly Upholstered Atomic Highback Lounge Chair With Teak Paws
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak, Wool
Measurements: 29.5 wide x 31.5 deep x 38 tall
Condition: Newly upholstered in flax toned Ita...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Topeka, KS
chair design. And his designs are still classic. They are mid-century modern in style with an Atomic or
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Chairs by Ico Parisi for Fratelli Rizzi, Springs Seat & Leatherette
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Rizzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
All originals Mid-century elegant and sturdy pair of chairs attributed to Ico Parisi produced by
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Vintage Dining Chairs by Chet Beardsley for Living Designs
By Chet Beardsley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful set of four mid-century dining chairs designed by Chet Beardsley for California's Living
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Broyhill Walnut Dining Chairs Six
By Oscar Niemeyer, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of six stunning Mid-Century Modern walnut Broyhill brasilia dining chairs designed by the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs, c. 1950's
Located in Norwalk, CT
A fabulous pair of Danish mid-century lounge chairs with sculptural frames of stained beechwood, c
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
John Yellin Designed Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern swivel chair by John Yellin for IV Chair Corp. Fun 1960s atomic age style form
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Midcentury Swivel Chairs Attributed. Viko Baumritter, Pair
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stylish pair of midcentury swivel chairs feature unique Viko Baumritter style atomic design
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Original Walter Pichler, Silver Anodized Aluminum, Leather Galaxy Chair, 1966
By Svoboda, Walter Pichler, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This extremely rare chair from the "Atomic" or "Space Age Design Period" has the Serial number of
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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H 27.56 in W 35.83 in D 32.68 in
Walter Pichler, Silver Anodized Aluminum, Leather Galaxy Chair 1966, Original
By Svoboda, Walter Pichler, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
This extremely rare chair from the "Atomic" or "Space Age Design Period" has the Serial number of
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 35.83 in D 32.68 in
Vico Magistretti Chair „Selene“ by Artemide circa 1969
By Vico Magistretti, Artemide
Located in Wien, AT
Design, Mid-Century, Design, Modern, HG Furniture, Designklassiker, Architektur, Sonett, Guzzini, Colani
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Two '2' Swivel Lounge Chairs Vincent Cafiero for Knoll, USA, c. 1960's
By Vincent Cafiero
Located in Deland, FL
with a multitude of design backdrops from Modern to Contemporary to MCM to even Atomic. Make the fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
H 32.5 in W 29.5 in D 32.5 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Gondola Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Adrian Pearsall Gondola Lounge Chairs. This iconic pair of sculptural gondola lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Pair Monumental Swivel Tub Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
mid-century modernism and what was referred to as atomic age designs. In 2008, he was inducted into
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Space Age SPHERE POD Lounge Chair set, France 1960's
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern French Space Age Atomic Design 'SPHERE POD' Lounge Chair set of 2. Made
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Samuel Marx Style Large Atomic 15-Arm Brass Chandelier
By Samuel Marx
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning and glamorous to the max 1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Chandelier in the style of Samuel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM Keller Furniture Oak Valkerie ii Dining Chairs by Edmond J Spence
By Keller, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Keller furniture Valkerie II Line dining or side chairs by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Adrian Pearsall 'Gondola' Button-Tufted Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
mid-century “Atomic Age.” Adrian Pearsall is credited with the creation of long and low gondola sofas
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Model 121 Lounge Chair set by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1956
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Model 121 Lounge Chair set of 2 by Theo Ruth for Artifort
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Pearsall Chairs with Laser-Cut Butterflies on Hide
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
American designer Adrian Pearsall is renowned for his trademark “Atomic Age” look that made his
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hide, Walnut
Set of Two (2) Angular Arm Chairs in Walnut & Velour by Foster McDavid, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
piece for an Atomic Florida aesthetic. Make these pieces of American Mid-Century Modern history yours
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
H 29 in W 23 in D 26.5 in
Set of Two (2) Angular Arm Chairs in Walnut & Bouclé by Foster McDavid, c. 1960s
By Foster-McDavid
Located in Deland, FL
vintage period piece for an Atomic Florida aesthetic. Make these pieces of American Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
H 29 in W 23 in D 26.5 in
Tony Paul for Rubel Set of Walnut & Black Wire Spiral Back Cafe Chairs & Table
By Tony Paul
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tony Paul designed, Rubel produced, Black enameled Brass Wire & Walnut pair of dining chairs and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wire
H 32 in W 17 in D 17 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Brutalist High Back Side Chair, Late 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in San Francisco, CA
embellishment being a pair of tufted buttons. Black dust cover on underside.
A fantastic Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Resin, Wood, Paint
H 47 in W 19.25 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table & Six Chairs by Umberto Mascagni, Italian, 1950
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern dining table and six chairs by Umberto Mascagni, the table with a cinnabar red
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
H 30 in W 56 in D 32 in
1970s Wrought Black Iron Atomic Hoop Chairs, a Pair
By Salterini, (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a fun, modern pair of hoop chairs, circa the 1970s. This style of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950s Pair of American Modern Walnut step end side tables Atomic age
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
between 2 club chairs or can be used as a side table next to a sofa.these pair its fabulous for a mid
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut
1950s Industrial Iron Atomic Chair with Tropical Hardwood Seating and Back
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s industrial iron atomic chair with tropical hardwood seat and back.
This unique and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 35.63 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Pair of 1950s atomic lounge chairs + sofa in the manner of folke ohlsson
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements: 71″ wide x 31.5″ deep x 28.75″ tall
Chairs Dimensions: 27.5″ wide x 31.5″ deep x 28.75″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 28.75 in W 71 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Outdoor/Patio Coffee/Side Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Outdoor/Patio Coffee/Side Table
Offered is a mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Iconic Handcrafted Rosewood Danish Modern Magazine Rack! Mid Century Decor 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peoria, AZ
This Spectacular Rosewood Danish Modern Magazine Rack is a Rockstar in Mid Century Collector
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Vintage 1950s Montenegrin Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
H 13 in W 20 in D 17 in
Mid Century Modern Spun Fiberglass 9 Pcs Set by Russell Woodard 1960-1969
By Russell Woodard
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern 9 piece Spun fiberglass patio set by Russell Woodard. Made from a strong
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
1959 Atomic Ranch White Swivel Armchair Style Viko Baumritter
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Fabulous White Swivel Chair
after Viko Baumritter
Stamped MODEL19 May 1959 Memphis Tenn
27.5
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Atomic Pendant Lamp by Trix & Robert Haussmann for Swiss Lamp International
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Centreville, VA
Designed by Trix & Robert Haussmann in the mid 1960s.
The Swiss design team of Robert Haussmann
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 11.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Spun Fiberglass Patio Set by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century spun fiberglass patio set by Russell Woodard. Fun, atomic age set for that trendy
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
and Atomic Age Mid-century design.
Measurements: 28" H x 37" W x 13" L
United States , 1950
We only
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Tension Pole Lamp With Hand painted Italian Glass! 50s Stiffel Era
By Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
Mid Century restoration, NY penthouse or Palm Springs atomic ranch!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 104 in W 15 in D 15 in
Post War Restored Mid-Century Rattan and Mahogany Bookcase Console Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
and Atomic Age Mid-century design.
Measurements: 28" H x 37" W x 13" L
United States, 1950
We
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Rattan
1950s Mid-Century Table with Drawer, Solid Beech, Top in Formica, Brass Feet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Iconic Italian midcentury modern table with drawer in solid beech with the top in formica by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.89 in
10-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Kipp Stewart for Declaration by Drexel, USA, c. 1960
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Charles and Bernice “Ray” Eames, Stewart went on to design furniture of a mid-century modern aesthetic for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 62 in D 20 in
French Midcentury Formica Dinette Set by SIF
Located in Atlanta, GA
six matching chairs.
The atomic two-tier kitchen cabinet has three blue upper cabinets above a gray
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
Teekanne Mod. "Gallus Italicus" von Matteo Thun für Memphis Milano um 1982
By Memphis Milano, Matteo Thun
Located in Wien, AT
, Mid Century , Space Age, Skandi Design, Skandinavisches Design, Mid-Century, Design, Modern, HG
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Garniture
Materials
Pottery
H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 in
Lampe Mod. Jingzi von Herzog & de Meuron um 2001
By Herzog & de Meuron
Located in Wien, AT
Design, Skandinavisches Design, Mid-Century, Design, Modern, HG Furniture, Designklassiker, Architektur
Category
Early 2000s German Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Silicone
Pair of Italian Fornasetti Musical Instrument Themed Plates
By Fornasetti
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Bamboo Dining Chairs
Imperial Glass Bamboo Rocks Glasses
Mid Century Modern Samuel Marx Style Atomic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Table/ Blue bench in the style of Massimo Vignelli for Heller circa 2010
By Heller, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Wien, AT
Design, Mid-Century, Design, Modern, HG Furniture, Designklassiker, Architektur, Sonett, Guzzini, Colani
Category
2010s Austrian Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Rattan Room Divider Folding Screen Four Panels
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Folding Screen with Rattan pole 4-panel room divider featuring stacked rattan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Rattan
Adrian Pearsall Atomic Age High Back Lounge Chair, circa 1955
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Quechee, VT
1955, reflects the Atomic Age influence on interior decoration during the mid-20th century. The high
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
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Mid Century Modern Atomic Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern atomic chair you’re looking for. A mid century modern atomic chair — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern atomic chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century modern atomic chair bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern atomic chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Homecrest produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Atomic Chair?
Prices for a mid century modern atomic chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,880.
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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Atomic Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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