$650 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 14.77 in
Mid-Century Modern Slate Bench or Side Table in Solid Wengé
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalist 1960s benches in the style of Charlotte Perriand or Martin Visser. Available per piece
Wenge
$1,087
H 18.12 in W 13.78 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Metal Base Brass Feet Wooden Slat Bench
By Charlotte Perriand, George Nelson
Located in Carimate, Como
Italian Mid-Century Modern platform slat bench with wood slated top sitting on black metal base and
Metal, Brass
Slate Bench by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1980s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare, solid pine bench designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Résidence Les Mirantins and Les
Pine
Danish Modern Teak Desk Set by Gimson & Slater LTD
By Gimson and Slater Ltd
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury desk set or work table by English maker Gimson and Slater, retailed by Heals of London
Brass
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 144 in D 33 in
1960’s Adrian Pearsall Sectional Sofa Set with Slate Inset Ends Re-upholstered
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
slate inset pieces at the corners. We’ve had the set re-upholstered with all new foam. The fabric is
Slate
Massive Huge Chrome Rectangle Shape Slated Top Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large rectangle stainless steel coffee table. Super sleek architectural look. In
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Kirsehir • Vintage Turkish Rug • Hand-Knotted Accent Carpet • 3′3″×5′ • 1950s
Located in Burlingame, CA
This vintage Kirsehir rug embodies the quiet refinement of mid-century Anatolian artistry. Hand
Wool
Antique American Early Kitchen Stove Now Console Table
Located in Forney, TX
the timeless mid-century modern, wherever this folk art work is placed, a thoughtful touch of
Metal, Iron
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 29.93 in
Walter Antonis ‘t Spectrum Mid-Century Modern Black Chrome Leather Lounge Chairs
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Walter Antonis
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
and Arspect. Renowned for his seating and wooden slated benches his work was characterised by the use
Chrome
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
Walter Antonis ‘t Spectrum Mid-Century Modern Leather Sling Lounge Easy Chair
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Walter Antonis
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
his seating and wooden slated benches his work was characterised by the use of simple geometric
Chrome
Unavailable
H 15.99 in W 49.22 in D 16.42 in
Modular "Mondrian" Brass and Bronze low Table, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
seriously simple collection of modular, handmade Bronze Low Tables, stools, benches, cocktail & side-tables
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 15.99 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in
Modular "Mondrian" Brass and Bronze Low Table, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
collection of modular, handmade Bronze Low Tables, stools, benches, cocktail & side-tables, designed by
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Coffee-Table Collection, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
of modular, handmade bronze low tables, stools, benches, cocktail & side-tables, designed by Belgians
Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Wenge Slate Bench, 1960s Dutch Design
By Martin Visser
Located in The Hague, NL
Minimalistic Dutch design wenge slat bench in a style of Martin Visser. Made in 1960s period
Wood, Wenge
Pair of 72" Long Slated Walnut Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid century modern walnut benches.
Mid century Mel Smilow walnut slated bench or coffee table
By Mel Smilow
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Mel Smilow walnut slat bench or coffee table. Great design thin solid walnut bench on
Walnut
Milo Baughman Chrome Slated Bench
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Chromed slated bench by Milo Baughman
Chrome, Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern Extra Long Slat Bench
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice mid century walnut 72" slated bench.
Walnut
Wood Slated Bench with Tapered Legs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
The familiar wood slated bench with tapered legs from the 60's.
Wood
Chromed Slated 4' Bench by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
4' Milo Baughman Chromed Slated Bench
Chrome, Steel
Sold
H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 40.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Metal Cross Bar Base Wooden Slat Bench Coffee Table
By George Nelson, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Carimate, Como
Italian Mid-Century Modern platform slat bench with wood slated top sitting on black metal cross
Metal, Brass
Pair Of Stainless Steel Benches Or Tables
By Karl Springer, Romeo Rega
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Stainless Steel Benches Or Tables. Offered is a sleek pair of slated stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Handmade Walnut Bench/Coffee Table, circa 2013
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A handmade custom slated Walnut bench. Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San
Wood
Steel Contract Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long steel multi surface bench with two cushions, one wood slated table area and one Formica style
Steel
A Mid-Century Bleached Oak and Slate Coffee Table/Bench.
Located in Bellport, NY
A hand crafted Mid-Century bleached oak Coffee Table with an inset slate top. This piece has
Slate
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Walnut Table or Bench
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful walnut framed table or bench with solid heavy stone floating top made of textured slate
Slate
Sold
H 27 in W 106 in D 31 in
Bench Sofa with Storage Cabinets by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Architectural bench style sofa with cabinet end table sides, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
Slate
Edward Wormley Long John Coffee Table or Bench
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar Custom Long John Coffee Table. Groved plank appearing slated. Bent wood legs
Brass
Modern Oak and Steel Knoll Slated Bench Attributed to Harry Bertoia
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Knoll Mid-Century Modern oak and steel slated bench / coffee table attributed to Harry Bertia.
Oak
Sold
H 16.15 in W 18.51 in D 51.19 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Slat Bench or Coffee Table
By Charlotte Perriand, George Nelson
Located in Carimate, Como
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern platform slat bench with wood slated top sitting on four greatly
Wood
Sold
H 25 in W 26 in D 15 in
Pair of Midcentury Black Lacquer Demilune Benches in Smoked Olive Slate Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern benches were realized in the French, circa 1950. They
Velvet
Sold
H 11.82 in W 63 in D 16.54 in
Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum "BZ 81" Wenge Slate Bench, 1960s Dutch Design
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in The Hague, NL
Minimalistic Dutch design wenge slat bench designed by Martin Visser for ‘t Spectrum in 1961's
Wood, Wenge
Long Architectural Slat Bench Holland, 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and extremely long slat bench side table made and designed by Dutch unknown architect
Metal
Harvey Probber Mahogany, Brass and Velvet Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Harvey Probber brass, mahogany and velvet bench, circa early 1960s. This stunning example has the
Brass
Rare Longer George Nelson Slat Platform Bench for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A special ordered rare longer sized George Nelson designed platform slat bench with primavera birch
Birch
Iconic Slated Bench or Coffee by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Denton, TX
Iconic slated bench or coffee by Florence Knoll wood top with iron base.
Sold
H 32 in W 105.25 in D 59.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Brunswick Gold Crown I Billiards Pool Table with Blue Aprons
By Brunswick Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern highly coveted Brunswick Gold Crown I or AR-6100 billiards pools table from the
Slate, Aluminum
Sold
H 32 in W 105.25 in D 59.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Brunswick Gold Crown I Billiards Pool Table with Blue Aprons
By Brunswick Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern highly coveted Brunswick Gold Crown I or AR-6100 billiards pools table from the
Slate, Aluminum
Two-Seat Pearsall Bench Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Armless bench style sofa seating by Pearsall. This example seats two, with convenient attached
Upholstery, Walnut
Three-Seat Pearsall Bench Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Three upholstered seats, attached slate table, rests on walnut trim platform, on black plinth base
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Walnut slate bench / Coffee table 1960’s Circa
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century Walnut slate bench / Coffee table 1960’s Circa Dimensions: Length: 48” x D18” x H15
Wood
ONE- Milo Baughman Polished Chrome Slated Bench/Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
1970s polished chrome slat bench/table designed by Milo Baughman (American 1923 - 2003). We now
Sold
H 12 in W 93 in D 18 in
John Keal's Slate Expandable Bench or Coffee Table for Brown and Saltman of CA
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Portland, OR
John Keal's slate expandable bench or coffee table for Brown and Saltman of CA. Measures of table
Wood
Florence Knoll Style Benches
By Florence Knoll, Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Matched pair chrome benches. Cushions newly upholstered in soft slate material. Quite heavy and
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Danish Modern Park-Bench-Style Sofa in the Manner of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish Modern sofa in the style of Hans Wegner. Solid teak construction and newly reupholstered in
Fabric
Slated Ash Bench by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Originally designed in 1952, this early 1960s version of Harry Bertoia’s slatted bench features
Steel
Harry Bertoia Slat Bench for Knoll, circa 1960
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HARRY BERTOIA Slat bench designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in 1952. Black iron base with
Steel
Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe from AW Lynn, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A quality vintage oak compact wardrobe from AW Lynn Circa 1930s Inside is fitted out with a pull out hanging rail, a shoe rail, shelves, drawers and trouser hangers
Wood, Oak
$12,950
H 29 in W 67 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller. In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article detailing the “Storage Wall”, George Nelson’s ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$2,174 / item
H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 12.21 in
Mike Hexagonal Stool or Side Table in Reclaimed Oak with Butterfly Wingnuts
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Mike was born out of a geometrical game of combining rhombi. 12 wooden elements with rhombus-shaped tops are assembled with handmade brass butterfly wing bolts to form a stool or sid...
Brass
$10,475
H 46 in Dm 32 in
Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Topaz Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative quality glass production. It...
Bronze
Swedish Grace Dining Chairs in Birch & Velvet 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of 4 dining chairs from the 1920s in the style of Axel Einar Hjort.
Velvet, Birch
$9,663 / set
H 21.66 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Rare Pair of Gio Ponti Arm Stools 687 for Cassina, Italy, 1953
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare pair of Gio Ponti arm stools 687 for Cassina, Italy, 1953 Upholstered in green fabric and in very good condition.
Ash
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Stainless Steel Mirror in the Style of Kappa, Italy, 1970's
By Kappa, Xavier-Feal
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel ply metal sheet. In the style of Kappa and Xavier Féal. Original tinted mirror. Some corrosion spots. Minor structural damage as shown in picture 4: the upper rig...
Stainless Steel
$1,930Sale Price|30% Off
H 28.35 in W 32.29 in D 18.9 in
Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th Century Desk Side
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Writing Dressing Table, 19th Century – also ideal as a desk or side table. This exceptional piece features solid construction with tight joint...
Wood
Spanish Side Cabinet in Carved Elm with Iron Hardware, 1940s
By BIOSCA
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A rhythmic play of shadow and surface animates this modest yet architectonic console cabinet, hewn from solid elm and raised on a stretchered base. The façade is articulated with dee...
Elm
$7,575 / item
H 28.3 in W 55.7 in D 33.5 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52A' Student Desk with Drawer in Black for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52A' Student Desk with Drawer in Black for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Steel
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe storage cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern teak 2 door wardrobe cabinet. Behind the doors are open shelves. (8) adjustable shelves total with pins. (4) on the left and (4) on the right side. Great fo...
Teak
$3,623
H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
Aluminum
Architect Designed Bespoke Walnut Mid Century Desk Single Drawer
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A very well made architect designed desk made for a Main Line Philadelphia Mid century house by an unknown architect. Great size and proportions. Book matched walnut boards. Single d...
Walnut
Lines Wall Console
Located in Paris, FR
Wall console lines all in solid walnut wood with 2 drawers.
Walnut
Amoeba Walnut Coffee Table
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Walnut coffee table based on the style of historical pieces. This coffee table features an irregularly curved tabletop with vertical grain thick-veneered perimeter. Three turned Waln...
Wood, Walnut
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.
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