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Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern Industrial USA
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Do More Office Chair Mid-Century Modern industrial era.
Domore Chair Company, Inc
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Matching Pair of Mid Century Industrial Modern Steel & Bent Wood Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky matching pair of industrial side chairs circa 1950's. These feature painted steel frames
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
3 Patinated Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chic Tubular Steel Stacking Chairs
By Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
3 structurally sound and heavily patinated Mid-Century Modern Industrial Chic Tubular Steel
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel
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H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in
Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Chair
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
Comfortable and elegant, the Mayet Chair combines the warmth of premium leather with the strength
Category
2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Diamond Chair Mid Century Modern
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Discover sculptural sophistication with this Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Diamond Chair, a true Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller DCM Plywood and Chrome Chair Mid Century Modern
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Enhance your home or office with the iconic Mid Century Modern charm of this Eames for Herman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Eames DSS Chairs - Set of 8
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pleased to offer a great collection of 8 Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Eames DSS stacking chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Faleschini for Pace Tucroma Leather Chairs
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This set of 3 Faleschini for pace tucroma red leather chairs are an elegant and modern seating
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Modern Eames Style Screw Configuration Bentwood LCW Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Early Eames Style Screw Configuration Bentwood LCW Lounge Chair
The Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
H 28.5 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern Wood Crate Chair, circa 1950
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Crate chair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, executed circa 1950 by Metz and Co in Holland
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 5 Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Black Wire Prototype Chair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
fit in industrial arrangements as well as in modern ones.
This set is in original vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Industrial Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 23.63 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-20-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
the back which makes it even more valuable.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pair of Mid Century Modern 'Hunting' Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Model 3237
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
. These iconic accent chairs are a true testament to the enduring allure of mid-century modern design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mosquito Dining Chair in Cobalt Blue, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Mosquito Dining Chair, Leaf Green Oak, Wood Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Mosquito Dining Chair in Natural Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Mosquito Chair in Vermillion Red Oak, Wooden Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Mosquito Dining Chair in Walnut, Wooden Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs as Is Upholstery
Located in New York City, NY
Modern, Moderne, Italian design, Industrial, Traditional, Cubism, or Art Deco setting.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Beech
H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Yellow Industrial Modern Folding Chairs - a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
This is a great set of two vintage folding chairs made out of metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair in Wood, Iron and Leather, by Michel Arnoult, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The chair designed by Michel Arnoult, a pivotal figure in the mid-20th-century Brazilian furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Mosquito Dining Chair in Black Oak, Wooden Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
designed mid-century architect and designer Niko Kralj in 1953.
The designs of Niko Kralj (1920-2013) have
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in
Mid-Century Modern to Post-Modern Purple Striped Multi-Piece Modular Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome mid-century modern to post-modern purple striped multi-piece modular club chair. Beautiful
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 28 in W 34 in D 32.25 in
Mid Century Industrial Chrome & Black Vinyl Wood Arms Dining Office Chairs Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful mid-century Industrial set of 4 dining or office chairs comprised of chrome frames, black
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Mid Century Modern Leather & Rosewood Lounge Chair by Arne Norell, c1960s
By Coja Culemborg, Arne Norell
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Presenting for sale, an iconic, rare, and highly sought-after mid-century modern armchair designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 34.25 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Industrial Style Green Vinyl and Steel Toledo Stool
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century American industrial style green vinyl seat and back stool with adjustable swivel
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Finland, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The elegantly modern shape of this chair is evidence of Finnish craftsmanship, aided by great choice
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Set of Six French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
for re-upholstery.
Can be used as side chairs, office chairs in a Brooklyn loft, French Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Set of 6 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
essential because now there are fake pieces on the market.
Authenticity: These are authentic Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1960 Chair in Natural Oak with Metal Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
, Designmuseum Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich.
1960 Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Domore Co. Executive Multi Adjustable Industrial Swivel Desk Chair on Casters
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Ferndale, MI
Durable quality construction would be one way to describe this Domore Chair co. swivel desk chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 37 in W 27 in D 21 in
1960 Chair in Black Oak with metal frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Munich.
1960 Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in black oak and natural oak.
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Moleca Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
, made him one of the most important mid-century Brazilian designers.
Beyond its physical beauty and
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 44.49 in D 34.26 in
Pair Stendig Arm Chairs, Switzerland, New Luxurious Boucle, Mid-Century Modern
By Charles Stendig, Stendig Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Stendig arm chairs, Switzerland, New Sheepskin Boucle, Mid-Century Modern
A rare pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 36 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Ico Parisi (Attr.), Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Utrecht, NL
the Italian mid-century period. The 1950s saw brilliant Italian designers working to create furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Ash Wood 699 Superleggera Chairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
industrial innovation come together in what we could call a “prime object”, informed by the chair-making
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Set of 5 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Plastic & Fabric Chairs, 1970s
By Overman
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
-Century Modern era. The design of the chairs consists of a backrest and a seat made of molded white
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
1960's Dutch Industrial Design Stacking Chairs
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Industrial Design Stacking Chair set of 10 pieces. Made in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Leather Pair Club Chairs Johannes Spalt, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern pair of vintage freestanding lounge chairs or club chairs cubus like from
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 28.15 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Grete Jalk, PJ56 Highback Model, c1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Grete Jalk
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is an iconic mid-century modern lounge chair crafted by the renowned Danish designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 37.5 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
Industrial Dining Chairs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A good set of six (6) indoor or outdoor black dining chairs having well-formed and dramatically
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Strongly influenced by the functional forms of the Bauhaus school in Germany, European mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 37.01 in
Rex Rocking Chair Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich.
Rex Rocking Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 33.47 in
Rex Rocking Chair Black Oak, Solid frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Denmark and The International Design Museum Munich.
Rex Rocking Chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Coconut chair was designed in 1955 by the American architect, industrial designer, author
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 40.95 in D 34.65 in
Mid-century modern red armchair Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing an extraordinary vintage chair from 1970s Italy. This Italian industrial production
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Mobler, c1970s
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with the iconic elegance of this vintage mid-century modern Falcon chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 32 in W 30 in D 16.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-D Kangaroo Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a design icon. Finally, it’s one of the most famous
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Four French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish
Located in New York City, NY
rustic Brooklyn loft, French Modern, Moderne, Italian design, Industrial, Cubism, Traditional or Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic mid-century objects. The owner of the gallery picks each piece on his own. We buy all objects
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Rex Lounge Chair in Natural Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design Museum Munich.
Rex lounge chair in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in natural oak and
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 29.14 in W 22.84 in D 26.78 in
Rex 120 Lounge Chair Black Oak, Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design Museum Munich.
Rex 120 in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in black oak, natural oak and
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Rex 120 Lounge Chair Natural Oak Solid Frame + Plywood, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Design Museum Munich.
Rex 120 in Mid-Century Modern style is now available in natural oak, black oak and
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Table Art Deco, France, 1930, Material, Bronze and Iron
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Set of Six Prouve Style Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century set of six chairs with reddish teak toned seating with light grey enameled metal Prouve
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight French Mid-Century Modern Enameled Steel Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A Rare, had to find set of Eight French Mid-Century Modern or Industrial style dining room chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Glossy Orange Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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
Mid Century Glossy Red Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, 1974
By Ostergaard Steen
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Two Sets of One Painted Mid-Century Modern Table and Four Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
painted in white enamel. 1970 Industrial modern design.
Great for a card table or kitchen table
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Mid Century Modern Industrial Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern industrial chair for your home. A mid century modern industrial chair — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern industrial chair, we have 2614 options in-stock, while there are 285 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern industrial chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern industrial chair bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century modern industrial chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cassina, Friso Kramer and Knoll are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Industrial Chair?
Prices for a mid century modern industrial chair start at $1 and top out at $360,000 with the average selling for $2,966.
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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Industrial Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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