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Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enhance your dining space with this stylish set of four Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Upholstered Dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Granada Dining Table with Four Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5-piece dining set which includes 4 high back chairs and a round glass top table that is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
$1,995 / set
H 40.5 in W 19 in D 18.25 in
Mid Century Modern Arne Vodder Dining Table and Chairs
By Arne Vodder
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Arne Vodder Dining Table and Chairs
Above average condition and structurally
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs by Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking collection of mid-century modern design, These (6) Dinning chairs by Kent- Coffey (USA
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Century Mid Century Burlwood Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century mid-century burlwood brass and glass dining table.
This table measures: 60 wide x 40
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Burl
$5,195 / set
H 29.25 in W 96 in D 40 in
Mid Century Modern Bramin Teak Dining Table and Four Chairs
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Bramin Teak Dining Table and Four Chairs
Above average vintage condition and
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your dining space with this beautifully crafted set of six mid-century dining chair set
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
dining chairs, office chairs or conference table chairs.
Mid-Century Modern chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Dining Table with Leaf by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern dining table by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction, original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birch, Maple
Mid-Century Dining Chairs- Set of Four
By Farstrup
Located in Trenton, NJ
With clean lines, sunny tones, and vintage green cushions, this set of four mid-century dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Drop Leaf Dining Table with 3 Leafs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern dining table features drop leaf design, durable formica top with faux
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
$927 Sale Price
30% Off
H 30.25 in W 40 in D 59.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Dining Table and 6 Chairs by Móveis Flama, Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern set of dining table with six chairs by Brazilian Manufacture Móveis Flama, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Formica, Wood
$16,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.12 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Geometrical Brass Dining Table with Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist Geometric vintage Dining Table from golden metal ( brass ) and clear glass 1970s Italy. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
$5,831 Sale Price
25% Off
H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
Woven Danish Cord Chair, Hardwood, Custom, Mid Century Modern Style, Dining
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired Rian low back dining or office chair made with hardwood and woven Danish Cord
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
$3,245 / item
H 33 in W 18.75 in D 22.5 in
Mid-Century Modern to Modern Oak Maroon Vinyl Rolling Game or Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern to modern rolling game or dining chairs comprised of oak frames
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
$2,995 / set
H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Set of 16 Mid-Century Modern Elmwood Highback Dining Chairs, France, 1970
By Maison Regain
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 16 Mid-Century Modern Elmwood Highback Dining Chairs, France, 1970
Refined and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
$13,220 / set
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cathedral Style Walnut Dining Chairs
By Walter Wabash
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding set of 4 mid-century modern cathedral style walnut ding chairs. Lovely spire shaped
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 48.25 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Mid-century johannes andersen rosewood dining chairs
By Eva & Johannes Andersen
Located in Seaford, GB
, making them a perfect addition to any mid-century modern home.
This vintage dining chair set is in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair by Wiesner Hager, 1980s Austria
By Wiesner-Hager
Located in Zagreb, HR
Mid-century modern dining chair by the well known Austrian manufacturer Wiesner Hager. In light
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$240
H 31.11 in W 19.1 in D 22.05 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Dining Table and Effezeta Chairs Set
Located in Potters Bar, GB
On trend vintage Italian Mid Century Modern dining set
Eight Effezeta chairs surround the sleek
Category
Antique 1880s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
$2,778 / set
H 30 in W 86.5 in D 39 in
Mid Century Modern DINING CHAIRS styled after Clifford PASCOE, c. 1960's
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in the style of Clifford Pascoe, c. 1960's. This unique set is
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 19 in D 20 in
Restored Mid-century Rattan Dining Side Chairs with "X" Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired set of 3 mid-century rattan dining chairs features
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
$1,785 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 20 in W 17 in D 17 in
Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern, Six Eva Dining Chairs, Lacquer, Maroon Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Six Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern 'Eva' Dining / Side Chairs, Labeled
Vladimir Kagan
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
$8,500 / set
H 38 in W 21 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Set in Hardwood & Caning, Celina, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular Brazilian modern dining chair set made in Hardwood and Cane, by
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
$19,000 / set
H 42.1 in W 18.1 in D 22 in
Six Walnut Foster and McDavid Cane Back Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Foster-McDavid
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Set by Foster McDavid. Founded in 1950 in Tampa, Florida- Foster
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$2,650 / set
H 42.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Iron Dining Chairs by Clifford Pascoe C1960.
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of dining chairs by Clifford Pascoe in iron with bentwood backrests. New ultra suede
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
$950 / set
H 28.5 in W 16.25 in D 21 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made in the UK by G-Plan. These MCM dining chairs feature gorgeous wood grain frames, sculpted
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs by De Coene
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern mahogany dining chairs by De Coene features generous seats and tailored
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
5 Walnut Foster and McDavid Cane-Back Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Foster-McDavid
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dining Set by Foster McDavid. Founded in 1950 in Tampa, Florida- Foster
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Faux Leather, Walnut
$2,850 / set
H 42.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Set 6 Upholstered Dining Chairs Tommi Parzinger for Charak
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and fantastic set of six dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak C1952. Two
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
$7,250 / set
H 33 in W 26 in D 22.5 in
1970's Mid Century Modern Laminate Dining Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mid Century Modern Laminate Dining Table
The 2 pedestal supports are movable and can be moved closer
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Mid Century Modern Danish Jens Risom Set 4 Teak Dining Chairs 1960 Reupholstered
By Jens Risom
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish set of four Jens Risom (1916-2016) Danish Mid Century Modern teal dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$2,995 / set
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Modern Tulip Armless Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, c1960
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Offered for sale is a stunning set of five authentic Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,250 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 32 in W 19 in D 21.25 in
Mid Century Staples Tan Ladderax Dining Chairs 1960s
By Ladderax
Located in Buxton, GB
essence of Mid-Century Modernism. Each chair stands as a genuine piece from the 1960s, showcasing a solid
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Italian Dining Chairs in a Mid Century Style
Located in London, London
Dining chairs
Mid Century style
Adjustable backs
Beech frames
Fabric
Contemporary
Made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$689 / item
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 20.08 in
8 Kai Kristiansen Mid-Century Modern Model 31 Danish Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Kai Kristiansen:
Danish furniture designer best known for his smooth and geometric Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
$5,495 / set
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Foster-McDavid Cobalt Blue Faux Leather Dining Chairs Set 4
By Foster-McDavid
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Mid-Century Modern Foster-McDavid dining chairs set of 4 comprised of walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
$3,995 / set
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Chairs Paul McCobb for Winchendon Set 5
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous set of five Mid-Century Modern Planner Group style #1534 dining chairs by Paul McCobb for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
$4,995 / set
H 35.25 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Teak Tall Back Dining Chairs Four
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Baltimore, MD
dining room table, or as side chairs. Also, available matching Danish Modern teak Dining table (sold
Category
Vintage 1960s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Walnut Cane Back Six Dining Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning set of six beautiful Mid-Century Modern Walnut dining chairs, two armchairs and four side
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Wishbone Dining Room Set with Four Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Century Modern dining set by Heywood Wakefield, crafted in maple wood. This set includes a table with two
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birch
$2,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 28.5 in W 38 in D 78.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Table & Chairs DIA
By Design Institute America
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful set of 6 Chinese Chippendale chairs and matching table by Design Institute of America
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
$2,999 Sale Price
70% Off
H 38 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of Mid century Design Chrome Dining Chairs and Table 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Praha, CZ
- suitable for new upholstery
- table: diemater: 110cm, height: 74cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,790 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table attributed to Bengt Ruda
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Mid-Century Modern dining table made of Golden Oak. A modern table with clean lines and a
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Leather Dining Chairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem
By Giancarlo Vegni, Fasem International
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Leather Dining Chairs by Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem
This elegant set of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,180 / set
H 40.56 in W 17.33 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Modern Beech Vintage Dining Chairs Franz Schuster Vienna Up to 14
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage dining chairs or chairs from natural lacquered solid beechwood and
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Beech
$1,069 / item
H 32.49 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
SVA Mobler Rosewood Danish Mid Century Modern Set of 8 Dining Chairs c. 1970s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Denville, NJ
functionality characteristic of mid-century modern design.
Perfect for both casual and formal dining spaces
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$2,595 / set
H 37 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Mid Century Rosewood Dining Tables
By Robert Heritage
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid-Century Hamilton Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine – Elegant Danish Rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Inspired Boucle Dining Chair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of mid-century elegance, this dining chair blends timeless
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$2,100 / item
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 24.02 in
Mid-Century Inspired White Dining Chair with Natural Woven Cane Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural interpretation of mid-century elegance, this dining chair blends timeless
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Velvet
$2,100 / item
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 24.02 in
Mid-Century Teak High Back Dining Side Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
room table, or as side chairs. Also, available matching Danish Modern teak Dining table (sold
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Six Mid-Century Cane Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of vintage-modern dining room chairs featuring upholstered seats and cane back. Matching dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Classic Faux Black Leather Set of 6 Dining Chairs C1960
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Port Jervis, NY
all six to ensure they work around a dining room table. Comfy and easy to care for. In excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$3,595 / set
H 35.75 in W 22.75 in D 23.75 in
Vintage Modern Dining Room Table With Leaf
By Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
, this oval dining table is a vintage find that offers modern practicality with a retro soul.
Dimensions
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stackable Dining Chairs by Wiesner Hager, 80s
By Wiesner-Hager
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of mid-century modern dining chairs by the well known Austrian manufacturer Wiesner Hager. In
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
$408 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.1 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Wooden brown Dining Table with flared legs in Walnut
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Boasting a beautiful mix of modern elegance and understated style, the Pandora Mid-Century Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...
Materials
Ash, Mahogany, Walnut
$4,204 / item
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Robert Heritage Dining Chairs By Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid Century Dining Chairs Designed By Robert Heritage For Archie Shine rare set of six dining
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$2,346 / set
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
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Mid Century Modern Dining Table With Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century modern dining table with chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all mid century modern dining table with chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of mid century modern dining table with chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid century modern dining table with chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Mid century modern dining table with chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Woodard Furniture Co. are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Dining Table With Chairs?
Prices for mid century modern dining table with chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century modern dining table with chairs begin at $637 and can go as high as $168,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,333.
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 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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