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John Widdicomb Mid Century Blonde Nightstand
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb mid century blonde nightstand
This nightstand measures: 18 wide x 13 deep x 26
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Blonde Full Storage Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century blonde full storage headboard
The headboard measures: 55.5 wide x 10 deep x 40
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Blonde Beech Suit Hanger
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Gentleman’s Floor Standing Blonde Beech Suit Hanger
A very useful piece, the hanger
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Full Bed Headboard Maple Iron Rare
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb full bed headboard maple and iron. All solid maple construction
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Modernist Silvered Wood, Mahogany and Blonde Side/ Night tables
By André Arbus
Located in New York City, NY
A glamorous pair of French modern mixed media night stands in lacquered warm silver/ white gold
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
H 26.5 in W 19.5 in D 11.75 in
Midcentury Single Drawer Blonde Nightstand by Jens Ole Christensen for GETAMA
By GETAMA
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern maple blonde bedside table nightstand with one drawer. By Jens Ole
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple
H 17.5 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
1950s John Keal for Brown Saltman Clean Nightstands Blonde Mahogany & Brass
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Nightstands
Brown Saltman blonde mahogany modern nightstands 1950s USA
Exceptionally clean modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 20.5 in W 17.75 in D 18 in
1950s John Keal for Brown Saltman Nightstands in Blonde Mahogany & Formica Top
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of clean midcentury Brown Saltman blonde mahogany modern nightstands 1950s USA. Blonde
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Abalone, Formica, Hardwood, Mahogany
H 20.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Twin Bed Headboards Maple Brass
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Matching pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb twin bed headboards maple brass. All solid maple
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 38 in W 38 in D 1.5 in
Beautiful MidCentury Robsjohn-Gibbings Blonde Maple King Headboard for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
crafted rounded curved blonde maple wood details. Fits a king sized mattress. Bed headboard only no metal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Maple
H 34 in W 80 in D 2 in
Beautiful Midcentury Robsjohn-Gibbings Blonde Maple Full Size Bed for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
wonderful condition. finely crafted rounded curved blonde maple wood details. Fits a Full sized mattress
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Maple
H 34 in W 57 in D 81 in
Pair of Stunning Mid century 2 Drawer teak nightstands Made in Sweden
By Edmond J. Spence, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
style mid century bedside tables. Beautiful blonde birch wood drawer construction all clean and slide
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Birch, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Maple 6 Drawer Tall Dresser
By Conant Ball
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern tall 6 drawer maple blonde dresser. Simple design and narrow High Chest. Good
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Bed and Nightstand Set In Blond Mahogany Wood, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Single bed h108 x204 x 109 With nightstand h59 x61 x37 Blonde mahogany wood tips, nightstand top in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Lacquer
Mid century modern 9 drawer blonde maple dresser by Leslie diamond
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern 9 drawer blonde maple dresser designed by Leslie diamond made by conant ball
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid century American modern tall blonde Solid maple dresser 6 drawer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern blonde solid maple tall 6 drawer dresser. Has curved details with tapered dowel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid century Swiss Modern Beech Blonde articulating Daybed by Holma
By Holma
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Swiss Modern chaise daybed by Holma with ash and rosewood wood frame and legs. Has
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Mid century Scandinavian modern blonde bentwood daybed style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Scandinavian Modern daybed in the manner of Alvar Aalto or Westnofa with bent beech
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Solid Maple 6 Drawer Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Blonde solid Maple 6 Drawer dresser by Heywood Wakefield. Good Vintage Condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid century Modern Blonde beech wood Daybed in the style of Holma
By Holma
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Simple Mid century Swiss Modern chaise daybed in the style of Holma with beech blonde wood frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 5 Drawer Tall Dresser Blonde Maple
By American of Martinsville
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 5 drawer high tall dresser. A Merton Gershun for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 42 in W 38 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Low Dresser Blonde Maple
By American of Martinsville
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 6 drawer low dresser or credenza. A Merton Gershun for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 54 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pair of Single Drawer Maple Nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of single drawer blonde maple nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple
H 25 in W 19 in D 15 in
Signed Fratelli Reguitti Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Valet Stand Wood Brass
By Ico Parisi, Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
and use. This beauty is an eyecatcher. It would be a perfect addition and upgrade for any Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 41.34 in W 18.51 in D 12.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 3 drawer, solid maple, blonde finish, brass pulls, Wood tapered legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 36 in D 18 in
Heywood Wakefield 'Champagne' Headboard
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blonde Champagne color headboard by Heywood Wakefield. Headboard has two side cabinets attached
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
The Hemingway bed, By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A Mid-Century Modern style bed from La Maison London with a cambered headboard design which has a
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Unique Mid Century Tall 5 Drawer Dresser Blonde Maple
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Mid Century Tall 5 drawer dresser blonde maple circa 1960. Has black lacquer details clean
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Spectacular Art Deco Modernist French Double Bed, Circa 1935
Located in Devon, England
edging makes this an easily integrated piece to both the modern and period bedroom setting. These types
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak, Satinwood
Mid century large rounded blonde maple wall or floor mirror
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century large blonde maple wall mirror. Mirror can hang vertical or horizontal. Rounded solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Maple
Milo Baughman Style American of Martinsville Mid Century Blonde Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style American of Martinsville mid century blonde highboy dresser
Dresser measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
H 44 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
Mid century Paul McCobb 8 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid century Paul McCobb 8 drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mid-Century Paul McCobb 8-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1507 Blonde Maple Brass Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Mid-century Paul McCobb 8-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1507. Beautiful dresser by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Six Drawer Dresser
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive Mid-Century Modern six drawer dresser features a beautiful vintage blonde finish
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Blonde Wood Wall Mount Mirror w/ Rounded Frame and Bottom Lip
By Vittsjö
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century Danish blonde wall mount mirror. Attractive asymmetric wood frame that is perfect for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in W 22.25 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Modern Double Burled Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Double Burled Wood Wall Mirror. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
Located in New York City, NY
. Standing tall and boasting a sophisticated appearance, this warm blonde wood cabinet is both unusual and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 47.5 in W 61.75 in D 21.75 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern tall solid Oak 5 Drawer dresser Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful tall mid century Danish modern Solid Oak five-drawer dresser. Great simple modular design
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern American Sculpted Tall 5 Drawer Dresser Solid Maple
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Timeless Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern 5 drawer tall dresser. All solid maple construction
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Pair Midcentury Two Tier Blonde Side Tables
Located in Trenton, NJ
various interior styles, from mid-century modern to contemporary.
Designed with both form and function
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern American Sculpted Tall 5 Drawer Dresser Solid Maple
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Timeless Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern 5 drawer tall dresser. All solid maple construction
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern American Sculpted Low 4 Drawer Dresser Solid Maple
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Timeless Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern 4 drawer tall dresser. All solid maple construction
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Pair Mid Century Modern Mahogany Twisted Solid Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT
By Kittinger Furniture Company, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Blonde Bleached Mahogany Twisted Solid Brass Pulls Bachelor 4 Drawer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 40 in W 36 in D 19 in
Whitney Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch 3 Drawer Dresser Nickel Pulls
By Whitney Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Whitney American made Mid-Century Modern solid birch 3 drawer dresser nickel pulls and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern solid Oak 3 Drawer dressers Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of mid century Danish modern Solid Oak three-drawer dressers. Great simple design
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Jens Risom for Knoll Lime Green Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with faintly striped lime green fabric upholstery, resting
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Jens Risom for Knoll Multi-Colored Textured Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with woven multi-colored fabric upholstery, resting on an
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
H 30.5 in W 23 in D 31 in
Jens Risom for Knoll Striped Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with red, blue, yellow, and beige striped fabric upholstery
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Russel Wright Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch High Chest Dresser Mint
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Russel Wright Conant ball Mid-Century Modern solid blonde birch high chest dresser mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple, Birch
H 47 in W 34 in D 19 in
Jens Risom for Knoll Light Gray Upholstered Blonde Wood Slipper / Side Chair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern slipper / side chair with light gray sateen fabric upholstery, resting on an
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 30 in
Edmond Spence Blonde Birch Swedish Cabinet Dresser Chest Drawers MINT!
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Edmond Spence Blonde Birch Swedish Cabinet Dresser Chest Drawers MINT!
Hidden set of fitted drawers
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
Midcentury Solid Blonde Maple Sculptured Wall Mirror by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great Mid-Century Modern wall mirror solid maple blonde finish with rounded shape. Very nicely made
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Maple
Midcentury Paul McCobb Maple 20 Drawer Dresser #1510 blonde Finish T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century American Designer Paul McCobb Maple 20-drawer dresser #1510 Tobacco finish T Pulls
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel, Iron
1950s McCobb Planner Group 6-Drawer Dresser Blonde Farmhouse Spartan
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unrestored condition, procured from original owners. Scratches, Light Fading and patina on all surfaces. Pulls are straight and strong. Numbers on the drawers match the cabinet nu...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
French Blonde Beech Louvered Screen Room Divider the Screen Has 3 Folds
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Blonde Beech Louvered Screen Room Divider
The screen has 3 folds, each one has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Beech
Midcentury Paul McCobb Six-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Blonde Maple Brass
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
blonde finish. Truly a nice example. Burn label in top left drawer.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel, Iron
Midcentury Tall Dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950 Planner Group #1501 Blonde
By Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
with 4 center drawers. Solid maple construction has a Beautiful Blonde Lacquered finish. All original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
1950s John Keal for Brown Saltman Dresser in Blonde Mahogany & Formica Top
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Germantown, MD
A clean midcentury Brown Saltman blonde mahogany modern double dresser 1950s USA. Blonde mahogany
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Abalone, Formica, Hardwood, Mahogany
H 32.25 in W 54 in D 18 in
Midcentury Paul McCobb 6 Drawer Dresser Credenza #1509 Blonde Maple T Pulls
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Original vintage condition. Paul McCobb Planner Group dresser. Good vintage condition - Raw blonde maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel, Iron
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Mid Century Modern Bedroom Blonde For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern bedroom blonde for your home. A mid century modern bedroom blonde — often made from wood, maple and metal — can elevate any home. Find 336 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern bedroom blonde now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the mid century modern bedroom blonde you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern bedroom blonde is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern bedroom blonde over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Heywood-Wakefield Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Bedroom Blonde?
The average selling price for a mid century modern bedroom blonde at 1stDibs is $2,850, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.
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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