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Mid-Century Modern Knole Leather Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern Knole Leather Sofa is inspired by the design that has its roots in the 1600s in
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair of Grosfeld House Beige Faux Leather Club Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a pair of stunning Grosfeld House club chairs in the original beige-camel colored faux
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set 4 Grosfeld House Brick Leather Upholstery Brass Accents Dining Chairs MINT!
By Grosfeld House
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 4 Grossfeld House Brick leather Upholstery Brass Accents dining chairs.
Nice match for a game
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in
Bedside Tables by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and unusual pair of two-tiered leather-wrapped side tables having single drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Grossfeld House Figural Carved Frame Wall Mirror
By Grosfeld House
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grossfeld House Figural Carved Frame Wall Mirror
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Glass, Walnut
ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER ROCHE BOBOIS MID CENTURY MODERN CONTEMPORARY SOFA
By Roche Bobois
Located in GB
collectable Roche Bobois Mid Century Modern aged brown leather two seat sofa
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 38.19 in
Mid Century Rectangular Bookends by DAPCO
By Harpswell House
Located in San Diego, CA
graphic squared. A beautiful leather plaque is contained by walnut edges along with a slate detail
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Sleigh-Base Lounge Chair by Hans Juergens
By Deco House, Hans Juergens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Spiral Wood Table Lamps by Light House Co.
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we ta...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Ash and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, stained ash, leather, Italy, 1970s
This large streamlined sofa truly intensifies the
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash
Mid-Century Modern Reupholstered Black Leather Soriana Italian Sofa Vintage
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
reupholstered black leather, this sofa effortlessly exudes sophistication and elegance. Its ergonomic design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Camel Yellow Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, Germany, 1960s
This streamlined sofa has a simple look, yet
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Reupholstered Black Leather Soriana Italian Sofa, Vintage
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
reupholstered black leather, this sofa effortlessly exudes sophistication and elegance. Its ergonomic design
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Table Lamps by Light House Co.
By Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ivory Leather Mid-Century Modern Straccio Lounge Chair by Zanotta, Italy
By Zanotta
Located in Weesp, NL
furniture pieces like the Straccio lounge chairs.
Whether you're looking to add a touch of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 24.81 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Round Wooden Leather Dining Table by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Round Wooden Leather Dining Table by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s.
This Guaruja
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
H 29.53 in Dm 52.76 in
Restored 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barstools in Beige Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your home or living space with our stunning pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Mid-century Modern Black Leather Armchairs by Giuseppe Munari, set of 4
Located in Ibiza, Spain
leather upholstery and chromed steel structure.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chair in Wood and Patinated Cognac Leather, 1950
By Anna-Lülja Praun, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
midcentury, circa 1952.
It is made of a warm toned solid wood frame with two loose leather cushions for the
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Set of Six Leather Dyrlund Danish Chairs, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Madrid, ES
An elegant Mid-Century Modern set of six Danish dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder and edited by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 35.83 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
you to check your appearance before leaving the house. This mid-century Danish design is a great
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Teak
Arne Vodder Mid-Century Modern Armchair Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Denmark armchair
Elegant and stylish set of armchairs model 431
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Style Contemporary Pair of Black Wassily Style Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
sleek and professional feel that would look incredible in any Mid-Century Modern styled house. In very
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Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Executive Chair by Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
backrest are upholstered with brown natural leather. The armrests have been profiled to ensure the highest
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern 2-Seater Brown Leather Sofa3330 by A. Vodder for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
. This sofa is upholstered in high-quality amber brown natural leather. Spacious and comfortable pillows
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 30.32 in
Caned Sculptural Cabinet by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House, 1950s, Signed
By Grosfeld House, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculpture cabinet with caning would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Cane
H 22 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
HIGHLY COLLECTABLE MiD CENTURY MODERN MAISON BAGUES GUERIDON OCCASIONAL TABLE
By Maison Baguès
Located in GB
feet and the rope twisted knot around the middle. The table top is some kind of mid-century lucite or
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-18-A Leather Armless Chair/ Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
the historic traces and value.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hide, Teak
H 25.2 in W 22.84 in D 26.38 in
Arne Vodder Mid Century Modern Jatoba Dining Room Set
By Arne Vodder
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant mid century modern Jatoba Arne Vodder dining room set.
Elegant early 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Sofa and two armchairs From Barrow Court House (black leather)
Located in Buxton, GB
A beautiful set of sofas and armchairs from Barrow Court House in Somerset, England.
Barrow Court
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Camel Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caramulo Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Blue Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caramulo Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Daybed or Bench in Teak and Black Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench or daybed, faux leather, teak, Europe, 1960s
This streamlined design is executed within a
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Plycraft White George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
below and let us know if you want chair A or B when you order.
Mid-Century Modern Mr. Chairs designed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.5 in W 38.5 in D 38 in
Mid-Century Modern Osvaldo Borsani At16 Coat Rack for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Madrid, ES
fixed metal one lined with natural leather and the telescopic stem made of black lacquered metal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
1980s Vintage Leather Sofa: Timeless Mid-Century Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the timeless sophistication of our vintage sofa, embodying mid-century elegance and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair in Walnut and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, walnut, faux leather, Italy 1950s
Beautiful Italian armchair dating back in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 35.63 in W 24.02 in D 34.65 in
Valdimir Kagan for Grosfeld House Set of Nesting Tables, Very Rare 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
label, and documented in early Grosfeld House advertisements.
This Mid-Century Modern set of four
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid Century modern Poul Hundevad Rocking Chair
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Weesp, NL
Poul Hundevad rare mid century modern rocking chair
Extremely rare oak and canvas 1950s safari
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
is additionally a very smart investment.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Leather
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-36-B Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
additionally a very smart investment.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern “Diamond” Chairs Designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, a Pair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Union City, NJ
Mid-Century Modern “Diamond” Chairs Designed By Harry Bertoia For Knoll, circa 1960s. This early
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 34 in D 28.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-41-A Advocate Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
H 34.26 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-41-B Advocate Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
H 34.26 in W 65.75 in D 24.41 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-02 Clark Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 27.96 in W 48.23 in D 32.49 in
Six '6' Kurt Ostervig Mid-Century Rosewood Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By K.P. Møbler 1, Kurt Østervig
Located in Oakland, CA
handcrafted of solid Brazilian rosewood frames with sculpted backrests.Newly upholstered in black leather. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs by Anna-Lülja Praun, 1953 Vienna
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of 4 dining room chairs designed by Anna-Lülja Praun 1953 Vienna.
Anna-Lülja
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
H 31.7 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
ViNTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN MILO BAUGHMAN CHROME & SMOKED GLASS NEST OF TABLES
By Milo Baughman
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Mid Century
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking...
Materials
Chrome
H 16.74 in W 22.25 in D 13.78 in
VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERN MARCEL BREUER CESCA HABITAT EXTENDING DiNING TABLE
By Marcel Breuer
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this vintage Mid Century
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 35.63 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-30-D Committee Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
the historic traces and value.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Green Leather Folding Eight Day Travel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
office.
The clock is housed in a stylish deep green leather case, which provides protection for the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Brown Leather Covered and Hand-Stitched Telephone by Contempra, 1970s
By Hermès, Jacques Adnet, Contempra House
Located in North Hollywood, CA
in (23.5 cm)
* Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
* Materials and Techniques:
Leather Hand
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Bakelite
H 4 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Leather Model 412 CAb Cassina Chairs Mario Bellini Provenance Cass House
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in High Wycombe, GB
.
Provenance: From the Estate Of Wilfred Cass please see article The Modern House Journal Wilfred Cass
Grey
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
SIX STUNNING PAGHOLZ WEST GERMANY MiD CENTURY MODERN STACKING DINING CHAIRS 6
By Pagholz
Located in GB
price
A good looking well made and decorative suite, made circa 1950’s they are pure Mid Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 19.49 in D 18.9 in
Two Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-48-A Lounge Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
pieces on the market.
Authenticity: These are authentic Mid-Century pieces from Chandigarh designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 33.08 in W 26.38 in D 27.56 in
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-25-E / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
essential because now there are fake pieces on the market.
Authenticity: Those are authentic Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
H 33.86 in W 17.72 in D 21.26 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-C Low Committee Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
and value.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Guglielmo Ulrich, Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Ladder Back Chairs, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Milan, IT
Finely crafted set of six ebonized wood and brown leather dining chairs by Guglielmo Ulrich, circa
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Mahogany, Fabric
H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
European Mid-Century Modern Daybed in Pony Hide, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous daybed was inspired by classic mid-century European furniture design and simplicity
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Hide, Linen, Wood
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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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