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Mid Century Modern Platform Storage Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
clean, coherent lines with angles reminiscent of the mid century era, but brought into a contemporary
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Platform Storage Bed
Mid Century Modern Platform Storage Bed
$9,500 / item
H 13 in W 84 in D 84 in
Deeble "Western" Platform Bed, Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Storage King
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The western bed is an original design that draws on the tradition of Mid-Century Modernism and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Inspired Bed, Mid-Century Modern, Solid Walnut Cal King Storage
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bed is my own take on the iconic George Nelson Bed from the heyday of Mid Century Modern. It's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Walnut

60s 70s Danish Modern Mid Century Teak Queen Bed w/ Excellent Storage
Located in Madison, WI
in many kinds of decors--Vintage, Mid Century, MCM, Modern, Postmodern. Features a Very Beautiful
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Platform Bed With Upholstered Headboard
By Beauty and Bread Woodshop
Located in Vancouver, WA
Though delicate in design, this bed is remarkably sturdy and stout. The design goal was to have a
Category

2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Platform Bed With Upholstered Headboard
By Beauty and Bread Woodshop
Located in Vancouver, WA
Though delicate in design, this bed is remarkably sturdy and stout. The design goal was to have a
Category

2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Platform Bed With Upholstered Headboard
Located in Vancouver, WA
Bed No. 3.5 Our goal with this bed has been, first and foremost, to construct a piece of furniture
Category

2010s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Bed Frame - Bed No. 4.5
Located in Vancouver, WA
Bed No. 4.5 This is a modern take at a classic and timeless shaker shape. Turned tapered legs fit
Category

2010s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Bed Frame - Bed No. 4.5
Mid Century Modern Bed Frame - Bed No. 4.5
$7,900
H 7 in W 80 in D 80 in
Mid Century Modern Bed Frame - Bed No. 4.5
Located in Vancouver, WA
Bed No. 4.5 This is a modern take at a classic and timeless shaker shape. Turned tapered legs fit
Category

2010s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Bed Frame - Bed No. 4.5
Mid Century Modern Bed Frame - Bed No. 4.5
$7,900
H 7 in W 80 in D 80 in
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Bed - Bed No.2
Located in Vancouver, WA
exhibits clean, coherent lines with angles reminiscent of the mid century era, but brought into a
Category

2010s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Headboard w/ Storage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern walnut headboard with drawers and sliding storage. 53 inch wide bedframe. Please
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Headboard w/ Storage
Mid-Century Headboard w/ Storage
$950
H 35.75 in W 84 in D 10 in
Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
flow in and out in every direction. Our goal with this mid century modern bed has been, first and
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
$8,750 / item
H 44 in W 80 in D 84 in
Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
flow in and out in every direction. Our goal with this mid century modern bed has been, first and
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
$8,750 / item
H 44 in W 80 in D 84 in
Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
flow in and out in every direction. Our goal with this mid century modern bed has been, first and
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
$8,750 / item
H 44 in W 80 in D 84 in
Decorative Italian Queen Bed in Ash with Storage Trays
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Queen bed, ash, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s Queen bed with two integrated side tables. The shape of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Decorative Italian Queen Bed in Ash with Storage Trays
Decorative Italian Queen Bed in Ash with Storage Trays
$7,450
H 38.19 in W 119.69 in D 81.11 in
Modern Lean Bed, Midcentury Walnut Minimalist King Queen Full Optional Storage
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Lean bed features subtle curves that hearken to mid century modern design. The back legs are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Platform Bed With Solid Wood Headboard in Walnut
Located in Vancouver, WA
Bed No. 3.5 Our goal with this bed has been, first and foremost, to construct a piece of furniture
Category

2010s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Brown Saltman Mid Century Storage Headboard
By Brown Saltman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Brown Saltman mid century storage headboard This headboard measures: 80 wide x 8.25 deep x 36.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Brown Saltman Mid Century Storage Headboard
Brown Saltman Mid Century Storage Headboard
$2,395
H 36.5 in W 80 in D 8.25 in
R-Way Mid Century Storage Headboard
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
R-Way mid century storage headboard This headboard measures: 57 wide x 12 deep x 36 inches high
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

R-Way Mid Century Storage Headboard
R-Way Mid Century Storage Headboard
$1,295
H 36 in W 57 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Storage Headboard by Drexel Declaration- Full Size
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Trenton, NJ
the mid-century modern era. The defining feature—a drop-front storage compartment—adds both
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple Full Storage Headboard
By Crawford Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple Full Storage Headboard This headboard measures: 58 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Sexy 1970s Pierre Cardin Queen Size Bed Headboard Nightstands Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
includes a queen size platform bed, headboard cabinet with double lift-up doors for storage and a pair of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wheat Full Storage Headboard
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century maple wheat full storage headboard This headboard measures: 55.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Mid-20th Century MCM Walnut & Cane Flip Top Storage Twin Headboards a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut & cane flip top storage twin headboards, a pair
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Walnut, Paint

Vintage Mid-Century Enrique Garcel Parchment Platform Bed
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Pasadena, TX
accented in chrome highlights, a modern yet deco feel. Two side nightstands with overhead storage in
Category

Vintage 1970s Colombian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Enrique Garcel Parchment Platform Bed
Vintage Mid-Century Enrique Garcel Parchment Platform Bed
$10,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26 in W 191 in D 100 in
Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut and Cane Twin Storage Headboard
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mainline by Hooker mid century walnut and cane twin storage headboard This headboard measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Modern Platform Bed in Walnut
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern platform bed is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each is hand-made
Category

2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Modern Platform Bed in Walnut
Modern Platform Bed in Walnut
$7,500 / item
H 31 in W 106 in D 85.25 in
60s Mid Century Full "Double" Sized Bed Frame- Headboard + Footboard -Two Avail.
Located in Madison, WI
Very beautiful Walnut Wood Mid Century 1960s Full / "Double" sized bed frame, including the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

60s Mid Century Full "Double" Sized Bed Frame- Headboard + Footboard -Two Avail.
Located in Madison, WI
Very beautiful Walnut Wood Mid Century 1960s Full / "Double" sized bed frame, including the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

60s Mid Century Full "Double" Sized Bed Frame- Headboard + Footboard -Two Avail.
Located in Madison, WI
A Set of 2--Very beautiful Walnut Wood Mid Century 1960s Full / "Double" sized bed frames, each
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Solid Walnut Bookcase Storage Twin Size Headboards, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
This pair of 1970s Mid Century Modern bookcase storage single headboards are in excellent condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Solid Walnut Bookcase Storage Twin Size Headboards, a Pair
Scandinavian Modern Solid Walnut Bookcase Storage Twin Size Headboards, a Pair
$735 Sale Price / set
52% Off
H 41 in W 45 in D 10.75 in
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

Edward Wormley Free-Standing Queen Size Bed with Drawers
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, queen size bed with drawers, oak, leather, brass, United States, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley Free-Standing Queen Size Bed with Drawers
Edward Wormley Free-Standing Queen Size Bed with Drawers
$16,400
H 36.03 in W 63.59 in D 82.68 in
Heywood-Wakefield Storage Headboard- Full
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Transform your bedroom with this classic Heywood Wakefield Storage Headboard, a mid-century gem in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Heywood-Wakefield Storage Headboard- Full
Heywood-Wakefield Storage Headboard- Full
$595 Sale Price
30% Off
H 32.75 in W 83 in D 11 in
EARL LAPILO Dog Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The bed also includes a discrete, soft-close drawer within the wood frame for convenient storage
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Oak, Walnut

EARL LAPILO Dog Bed
EARL LAPILO Dog Bed
$3,450 / item
H 12 in W 28 in D 33 in
Modern to Postmodern Lane Furniture Queen Size Bed Headboard w/Nightstands White
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
magnificent among Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, Contemporary, and other styles of furnishings & décor
Category

1990s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Composition, Brass

Rodolfo Dordoni Acute Bed For Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rodolfo Dordoni Acute Bed For Cassina Designed by Rodolfo Dordoni, a complete, sophisticated
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Rodolfo Dordoni Acute Bed For Cassina
Rodolfo Dordoni Acute Bed For Cassina
$16,140 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 43.31 in W 63 in D 89.38 in
Young Manufacturing Mid-Century King Headboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
drawer and shelf storage with brass handles. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Young Manufacturing Mid-Century King Headboard
Young Manufacturing Mid-Century King Headboard
$1,500
H 36.25 in W 96.88 in D 8 in
Early George Nelson Full Sized Tilting Storage Headboard # 5400
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
upholstered headrests . The best thing about this well designed piece is there is storage behind the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Twin Headboards w Hidden Storage, 1950s, Signed
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of Nelson’s mid-century modern work. Ideal candidates for refinishing and customized reupholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

American of Martinsville styled Mid Century Full / Queen Headboard & Footboard
By American of Martinsville
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted Mid Century headboard with double sliding doors , storage and matching
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Headboards
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
, storage units, and interiors that earned McCobb the title of "America's decorator" during the mid-20th
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Amuneal’s Murphy Bed in Silvered Walnut and Oxidized Bronze
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s Murphy Bed in Silvered Walnut and Oxidized Bronze is designed to feel like a built-in
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Amuneal’s Murphy Bed in Silvered Walnut and Oxidized Bronze
Amuneal’s Murphy Bed in Silvered Walnut and Oxidized Bronze
$112,593 / item
H 95.75 in W 97 in D 20 in
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Full Size Headboard by Jiranek / Herrmann
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid maple full sized headboard with pull down doors that become night tables and storage bins
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Harvey Probber Attributed Twin Sized Mid-Century Bookcase Headboard, circa 1960s
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb
Located in Madison, WI
like modern, minimalistic, contemporary, and Mid-Century. The convenient storage options and compact
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Rodolfo Dordoni Set of Three Acute Bed, Wood Bench and Nightstand For Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rodolfo Dordoni Set off Three Acute Bed, Wood Bench and Nightstand For Cassina Designed by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Rodolfo Dordoni Set of Three Acute Bed, Wood Bench and Nightstand For Cassina
Rodolfo Dordoni Set of Three Acute Bed, Wood Bench and Nightstand For Cassina
$25,647 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 43.31 in W 63 in D 89.38 in
Stylish Henredon Scene One Walnut Queen Size Headboard Night Stand Mid-Century
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Highly sought after Henredon scene one queen size headboard/ platform bed with storage inside the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Stylish Henredon Scene One Walnut Queen Size Headboard Night Stand Mid-Century
Stylish Henredon Scene One Walnut Queen Size Headboard Night Stand Mid-Century
$3,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 28 in W 108 in D 18 in
Art Deco Blonde Maple Odeon Double Bed By H.L. Epstein Brothers, 1930s
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Devon, England
colouring easily integrates this bed with both modern and period themed interiors. So easy to put together
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bakelite, Maple

Custom American Walnut King Headboard with Nightstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
storage and two open shelves. The headboard allows for storage as each side has a hidden door on the side
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Jack Cartwright for Founders MCM Danish Modern Walnut Full Headboard
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Lake Worth, FL
MCM Danish Modern Solid Walnut Double Headboard Featuring a padded front and lid for the top storage
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Paul Evans King Size Bedframe with Brass Tiles
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
doors that open to storage compartments that serve as nightstands and have an easy access dimmer switch
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans King Size Bedframe with Brass Tiles
Paul Evans King Size Bedframe with Brass Tiles
$12,600
H 85 in W 104 in D 18 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Walnut and Leather Twin Headboards
By George Nelson
Located in Hopewell, NJ
panels with tufting. The paneled doors lower to reveal shelf storage perfect for books. Recently
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Walnut and Leather Twin Headboards
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Walnut and Leather Twin Headboards
$1,760 Sale Price
60% Off
H 39.75 in W 40 in D 12 in
Magnificent Paul Evans Cityscape PE 204 Chrome Brushed Chrome Queen Headboard
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Queen-size "Canopy Headboard PE-204" in chrome and brushed chrome with recessed lights and storage
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood Daybed by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, c. 1954
By Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
The MF 2013 is a single bed signed by the pioneer company Unilabor in c. 1954, with design by
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Iron

Paul Evans Cityscape Canopy King Headboard in Brass and Chrome, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
Evans. It includes recessed lighting and two storage compartments banking each side. This piece is
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans King-Size "Canopy Headboard PE-204" in Tessellated Chrome 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
King-size "Canopy Headboard PE-204" in chrome with recessed lights and storage compartments by Paul
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chrome

Paul Evans King-Size "Canopy Headboard PE-204" in Tessellated Chrome 1970s
Paul Evans King-Size "Canopy Headboard PE-204" in Tessellated Chrome 1970s
$8,250 Sale Price
44% Off
H 84.5 in W 104.5 in D 18 in
Tito Agnoli for Caleido/Poltrona Frau Bedroom Set in Patchwork Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
nightstands complement the bed perfectly, featuring a cohesive design and ample storage space for bedside
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Carved King Headboard in the style of Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in South Charleston, WV
display shelves. Is mounted to the wall through a hanging bar on the rear. This is a unique Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

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Mid Century Modern Bed With Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mid century modern bed with storage for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and walnut, every item from our selection of mid century modern bed with storage was constructed with great care. Find 224 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century modern bed with storage now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of mid century modern bed with storage you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of mid century modern bed with storage, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one piece of mid century modern bed with storage that is appealing in its simplicity, but Henredon, Herman Miller and George Nelson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Bed With Storage?

Prices for a piece of mid century modern bed with storage start at $350 and top out at $112,593 with the average selling for $2,898.

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

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.