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A pair of Mid Century Nathan Teak Corner Units
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A pair of Mid Century Nathan of London, Teak Corner Units. A perfect addition to any home or office
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Atomic Corner Unit in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 35" wide x 20.5" deep x 49" tall
Condition: In excellent original condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Rosewood
Small Danish Modern Corner Unit in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 35.5" wide x 19.5" deep x 43" tall
Condition: In excellent original conditio...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Corner Unit In Rosewood + Etched Glass
Located in Berkeley, CA
Glass
Measurements: 35″ wide x 22.5″ deep (middle of front to back corner), 25" deep (front right / left
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Mid Century G Plan Oak Brandon Corner Storage Unit And Shelves, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in London, GB
A mid century G Plan Brandon corner unit with modular flanking trapezoidal shelf units. The three
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Oak
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Corner Units by Luigi Caccia Dominioni End of the 50s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Pair of corner units by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, unique pieces realized for the house of painter
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi 'Trio' Corner Furniture by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corner Furniture designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988.
Castiglioni is said
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi 'Trio' Corner Furniture by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corner Furniture designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988.
Castiglioni is
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi 'Trio' Corner Furniture by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corner Furniture designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988.
Castiglioni is said
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi 'Trio' Corner Furniture by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corner Furniture designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988.
Castiglioni is
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi 'Trio' Corner Furniture by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corner Furniture designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988.
Castiglioni is
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi 'Trio' Corner Furniture by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corner Furniture designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988.
Castiglioni is
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi 'Trio' Corner Furniture by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corner Furniture designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988.
Castiglioni is
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi 'Trio' Corner Furniture by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corner Furniture designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988.
Castiglioni is
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Corner Cabinet with Dry Bar, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood corner cabinet with dry bar, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern corner
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Two 'Trio' Corner Furniture by Achille C. and Giancarlo P. for Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corner Furniture designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988.
Castiglioni is
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Teak Bookcase Shelving Unit Etagere Mint!
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner teak bookcase shelving unit Eetagere MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Paper Basket Oak, Birch Martin Aberg Sweden Servex 1950s, Elegant and Minimal
By Martin Åberg, Servex 1
Located in Forest, BE
that was also refinished entirely. More units could be found upon request. It was produced in oak as
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Birch, Oak
Paper Basket Oak, Birch Martin Aberg Sweden Servex 1950s. Elegant and Minimal
By Martin Åberg, Servex 1
Located in Forest, BE
that was also refinished entirely. More units could be found upon request. It was produced in oak as
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Oak, Birch
Versatile Lucite Mid Century Modern Corner Etagere Shelves
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile and stylish mid century modern lucite corner etagere having 6 triangular shaped shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Lucite
G Plan Fresco Mid-Century Modern Teak Corner Cabinet
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Beautiful G Plan Fresco mid-century teak corner cabinet. Very stylish design standing on three
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Teak Wall Unit by Nathan Furniture, 2 Corner & 1 Main Unit
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Teak Wall Unit by Nathan Furniture, 2 Corner & 1 Main Unit
The set has adjustable shelves and
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Teak
Pair Of Walnut + Brass Corner Units / Nightstands
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut, Brass
Measurements: 25.25″ wide x 18″ deep x 28.25″ tall
Condition: In excellent original condition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Unusual Two Bay Solid Teak Stereo Wall Unit Woodcraft Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
height you desire. We have several wall units from various Mid-Century makers and this one is our
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Etageres Shelving Units Flat Chrome & Glass
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern flat bar chrome Etageres with 1/2 inch thick glass shelving. In
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 72 in W 32 in D 13 in
Vintage Three Tier Intricate Inlay Corner Shelving Unit
Located in Seattle, WA
This Shelving unit Features a Bright White Floral Motif. Possibly She’ll Inlay , Possibly From
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Acryl Glass Corner wall board Unit, Italy 1970s
By Max Sauze, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Hollywood Regency Corner wall board
Origin:
Italy
Age:
1970s
This original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 6.11 in W 13.39 in D 14.18 in
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
has no previous restoration and/or structural damages.
It’s truly a masterpiece of mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
H 88.59 in W 80.71 in D 57.09 in
Corner Rattan Shelves Unit. French work by Adrien Audoux et Frida Minet. 1950's
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This corner shelves unit is made of rattan and raffia. This is a French work by Adrien Audoux et
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Raffia, Rattan
H 52.76 in W 22.45 in D 15.36 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Double Dresser by Jesper International. C 1980s
By Jesper International
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Double Dresser by Jesper International. C 1980s
Features a
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Teak
H 26.5 in W 66 in D 18.75 in
Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
By John Van Koert
Located in Pemberton, NJ
two separate drawer units and a fabulous cedar lined hamper. Handsome in every way with a flip up
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany
Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991.
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991.
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 2
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 38.98 in W 64.57 in D 12.01 in
Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991.
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Industrial Rustic Distressed Metal Shelving Bookcase or Display Unit
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid to Late 20th Century Industrial Rustic distressed metal shelving, bookcase, or
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Shelves
Materials
Metal
Pair of Togo Corner Sofa Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in London, Lambeth
relax into.
The pair of corner modular units can be moved around to make a comfortable
Two seater
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Stained Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, corner desk, stained oak, France, 1960s
This executive desk shows the fine
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991.
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi 'Comodo' Versatile Storage Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Versatile storage unit designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988.
Castiglioni
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 27.96 in W 11.82 in D 16.15 in
Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi 'Comodo' Versatile Storage Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Versatile storage unit designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988.
Castiglioni
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 27.96 in W 11.82 in D 16.15 in
Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi 'Comodo' Versatile Storage Unit
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Versatile storage unit designed by Achille Castiglioni and Giancarlo Pozzi in 1988.
Castiglioni
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 27.96 in W 11.82 in D 16.15 in
Achille Castiglioni 'Lungangolo' Wood Shelving Unit by Karakter
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shelving unit designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1991.
Castiglioni is said to ponder a lot on
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Wall Unit by Ludvik Volak for Drevopodnik Holesov
By Ludvik Volak
Located in Vienna, AT
condition.
This is the seldom version with the round corners.
Designed by Ludvik Volak and manufactured in
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Ebonized Oak Shelving Units Denmark, Niels Gammelgaard 1970s
By Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Den Haag, NL
corner arrangement. Or bookcase. Great useful set.
1970s Attributed to Niels Gammelgaard early version
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
Studio Pepe For Ivan Redaelli Hill Steel Wall Unit With Leather Shelving
By Studiopepe
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Minimal and spectacular design produced by Studiopepe and designed by Ivan Redaelli. The unit has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Desk in Wood and Laminate
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful mid-century wooden desk designed and produced by a fine Italian manufacturer in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Executive Desk, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Germany, 1970's
By Johannes Andersen, Arne Vodder
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
surface has been given specific angles such as the tabletop, the unit with drawers as well as the legs
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
1970s Belgium Green/Blue Glass Chrome Shelving Display Cabinet Unit Belgo Chrome
By Belgo Chrome, belgochrom
Located in London, GB
glass with chamfered corners sits within four grey coated-metal corner brackets.. The front of each
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 70.87 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in Green Velvet
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, sectional corner sofa, Kvadrat Harald 3 - 0952, wood, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in White Upholstery
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, sectional corner sofa, fabric, ultrasuede, wood, Italy, 1970s.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Ultrasuede, Wood
H 32.68 in W 127.96 in D 106.3 in
Vintage Danish Abstracta Corner Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Abstracta corner bookcase by Poul Cadovius, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
White Marble Dining Table and Bar Unit, Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italy 1960s
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Arosio, IT
highboard unit.
It is ideal for luxurious dining corners in city flats.
Dry bar, the whole idea of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 70.87 in
Le Mah Jong Modular Element Pair, Missoni Corner Lounge Chair, Roche Bobois 2015
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Missoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
combinations, including seat cushions (95 x 95 x H.19 cm), straight backs and corner units (H.53 cm). Padded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Italian Mid-20th Century Bar & Shelf in Glass and Fruitwood by Oswaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Italian mid-20th century curved bar & matching wall-mounted corner shelf in glass and exotic wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood
H 43.5 in W 54 in D 20 in
MCM to Scandinavian Modern Teak Veneer Cube Side End Table or Magazine Container
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Scandinavian Modern teak veneer cube side or
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern End Tables
Materials
Teak
H 15 in W 15 in D 15 in
Pair of Asia Modern Style Display Étagères for Restoration
By Michael Taylor
Located in Bridgeport, CT
other. The units have mirror backs and fully .75” thick plate glass shelves with bevels and corners cut
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Glass, Wood
Modern European Sofa in Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
a graceful way, which establish an open and more transparent look to the whole unit. The tufted seat
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Restored 1970s Vintage Modern Mahogany Sideboard with Black Ebonized Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of vintage luxury with our fully restored 1970s modern sideboard, a masterpiece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel, Metal
Original Modern City Art Post-Impressionist Collage Painting - Sublime 2153
By Tae Ho Kang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the artists of the Modern Art era, including Post-Impressionist Paul Cezanne, Kang
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Photographic Paper
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern corner unit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every mid century modern corner unit was constructed with great care. Find 254 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern corner unit now, or shop our selection of 42 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern corner unit — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern corner unit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern corner unit that is appealing in its simplicity, but Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer and Achille Castiglioni produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Corner Unit?
The average selling price for a mid century modern corner unit at 1stDibs is $3,798, while they’re typically $111 on the low end and $68,000 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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