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MCM Dining Chairs Mid Century 1950s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Vintage MCM Dining Chairs Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Rattan Dining Chairs Mid Century Bamboo Side Chairs Set 4 Rattan Indoor Outdoor
Located in East Hampton, NY
These rattan / cane / bamboo dining chairs are extremely sturdy. They look to be Mid Century, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 34 in W 18 in D 18 in
MCM Teak Dining Chairs Scandinavian Modern by Sun Furniture Set of 6
By Sun Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 MCM Solid Teak Dining Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Curved Chrome Armchairs by Loewenstein Italy
By Loewenstein
Located in Bensalem, PA
Set of 6 curved armchairs with tubular chrome frame and vinyl upholstery, circa mid-20th century
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Vintage MCM Dining Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
MCM dining chairs by Kroehler
Approximate measurements in inches
40" high at back
20" wide
23
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Eiffel Tower Dining Chairs on Casters -
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fab set of four Russell Woodard dining chairs. Done in the iconic spun fiberglass web design. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 21 in
Vintage Regency Italian Gilt Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional set of four vintage Regency Italian dining chair. Beautiful gilt finish on a chic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Dining Chairs MCM Set of 6
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Harvey
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mahogany Dining Chairs by Palecek Set of 6
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Set of 6 Mahogany Cane Back Dining
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet, Cane
Skovby Møbelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Chairs Set of 5
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Skovby Møbelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Chairs Denmark 1960s
We also have the matching table shown
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mission Thomas Moser Style Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Thomas Moser
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Moser Style Dining Chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
43" high at back
16 1/4" wide at seat
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Design Institute of America Rolling Gaming Dining Club Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Institute of America Rolling Gaming dining club chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
29" high at back
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Burnt Bamboo Pagoda Dining Chairs set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. These chairs would be a great addition to any Palm Beach, Tiki or Regency modern décor.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
1953, Cor Alons, by Den Boer Gouda, NL Wooden Side Chair or Dining Chair
By Cor Alons
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Creamy white wooden dining chair by Cor Allons. Beautiful design that is interesting from any angle. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 27.76 in W 14.38 in D 14.97 in
MCM Dining Chairs Cane Backs Klismos Legs - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Oak
Vintage Drexel Klismos Caned High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
-Century Modern vintage Drexel Klismos leg caned high back dining chairs
Includes 2 armchairs and 4 side
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Vintage MCM Rattan and Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of 6 vintage MCM outdoor dining chairs. Designed by Maurizio Tempestini for the
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Linen Dining Chairs by Directional Furniture Co, Set of 6
By Directional
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Dining Chairs by DIRECTIONAL Furniture Co
Set includes 6 armchairs
Approximate Measurements in
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen
Vintage MCM Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of vintage 4 MCM dining chairs. Designed by the legendary Paul McCobb, a Midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bamboo Dining Chairs Vintage Rolling by Ficks Reed Set of 6
By Ficks Reed
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Cane Back & Rattan Dining or Game Chairs with Swivel & Rolling by FICKS REED.
Includes reversible Vinyl
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage MCM MonteVerdi-Young 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible set of 6 vintage MCM dining chairs. Made by the MonteVerdi-Young group. Unmarked
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Set of 4
By Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik
Set includes 2 arm and 2 side chairs
Approximate
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
MCM J L Metz Brass Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs Set of 4
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of
A Set of 4 1950's Mid Century Modern J L
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Elephant Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs with Cushions - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
elephant bamboo rattan wicker dining chairs with cushions by HEINSA
The 100% cotton cushion covers have
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Cotton, Bamboo
1957, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Two Rare Vintage Laminated 3103 Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
beautiful dining chairs in very rare colour. Elegant design. White /creme and light olive green. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 15.95 in D 16.54 in
1952, Harrie Bertoia for Knoll International a Set of Wire Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
set of original dining chairs, in plastic coated metal.
One frame is in very good condition, the other
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-9 Dining Chairs by E. Kold Christensen Brown Leather, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Vienna, AT
Early original 1960's PK9 chairs for E. Kold Christensen (marked), produced circa 1960-1970
This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.3 in W 22.8 in D 22.8 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-9 Dining Chairs by E. Kold Christensen Brown Leather, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of five early original 1960's PK9 chairs for E. Kold Christensen (marked), produced circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.3 in W 22.8 in D 22.8 in
1970's Mid Century Modern Laminate Dining Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1970's Mid Century
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Laminate
PK9 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
beach, resulting in a design that combines aesthetics and comfort. Each chair tells a story of precise
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
4 Poul Kjaerholm PK9 E. Kold Christensen chairs with seat height extensions
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 4 Danish Mid Century vintage leather and steel PK9 chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Tongue Chair Black Lacquered
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,check last five
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1952, Arne Jacobsen, Original early set Ant Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,check last five
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
1952, Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Wooden Folding Chair
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Chair in Leather by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The PK9 also known as the “Tulip chair”, is made up of 3 pieces of brushed stainless steel that
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
1973, Pierre Paulin for Boro Belgium, Very Rare Organic 8810 Flower Chair
By BORO Belgium, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last three
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1971, Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast , 8 White Omk-Stack Stacking Chairs
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
1974, Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, Set of Stackable Bended Wood Strip Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chairs are part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 20.67 in
Very Rare Wegner Side Chair in Originally Red Painted Wood, circa 1930
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 28.35 in W 24.02 in D 18.9 in
1971, Rodney Kinsman, for Bieffeplast, 2 Rare Red Omstak Stacking Chairs
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
1950, Charles and Ray Eames, Set of Four DKR Chairs Red Leather Bikinis
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
chairs, often mentioned in Eames' related documents as Eames Furniture, My Modern Interior etc., with red
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Early Vintage Black Faux Leather 3107 Butterfly Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
1958, Eames, EA 107 for Herman Miller, Static Non Swivel Alu Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Set DSS Fiberglass Stacking Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
of four dining chairs in pine green by Herman Miller. The chairs show traces of use like some
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Six Rare Vintage Laminated 3107 Butterfly Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,check last five
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in
1955, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Original, Rare, Chair 3103 with Grey Base
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Two Early Vintage Red Painted 3107 Butterfly Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern McGuire Cane, 6 Piece Dining Set
By McGuire
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern McGuire cane - 6 piece dining set
Mid-Century Modern original McGuire pink
Category
Vintage 1970s Adam Style Dining Room Sets
Materials
Glass, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
1935, W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Copper, 413R Side Chair in Blue Corduroi Fabric
By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
conference chair or side chair or dining chair is very comfortable. The upholstery is in very good condition
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Copper, Metal
H 31.89 in W 23.43 in D 21.66 in
1960, Ray and Charles Eames, Original La Fonda Chairs by Miller in First Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
1935 W.H. Gispen for Gispen, Rare Framed 413R Side Chair, Original Green Fabric
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 35.63 in W 22.05 in D 24.81 in
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD201' Bench in Walnut for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD281' bench in walnut for Hida.
For centuries, famed Hida artisans in Gifu
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Four Turquoise Upholstered 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, find more
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
1970, Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Synthesi in Brown Plastic
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1965, Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Set Early Original Base and Red Blue Fabric
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Eight Turquoise to Upholster 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, check last
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
1980's Chromcraft Leather Dining Game Chairs & Table
By Chromcraft
Located in Lake Worth, FL
dining game 5 piece set
Chairs have casters and adjustable seat rocking tension and the table currently
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Vintage MCM Pedestal Dining Game Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
1960s Mid-Century
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica
Polished Italian Travertine Marble Dining Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a large mid century
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Travertine
60's Formica Pedestal Dining Game Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1960's Mid Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
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Find a variety of mid century modern beach dining room chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid century modern beach dining room chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 43 antique and vintage mid century modern beach dining room chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century modern beach dining room chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern mid century modern beach dining room chairs are consistently popular styles. Many mid century modern beach dining room chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Jim Rose, Berber Tribes of Morocco and Poul Kjærholm produced popular mid century modern beach dining room chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Beach Dining Room Chairs?
Prices for mid century modern beach dining room chairs start at $441 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $2,950.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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