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Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Desk, Metal, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Manhasset, NY
Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Industrial Desk, Metal, Red Faux Leather, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, Netherlands, 1960's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, made in the Netherlands 1960's. In the style of
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Child, Student Desk manner of Jean Prove
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Childs ,Student Desk manner of Jean Prove,,green metal,steel painted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Diagonal Desk By Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Diagonal Desk By Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
Giovanni Offredi (born 1927
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gispen Desk with Gray Enameled Metal Frame, Chartreuse Drawers, & Privacy Screen
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century chartreuse enameled industrial desk designed by designer A.R. Cordemeijer for famed
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.25 in W 43.33 in D 25.5 in
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Wood, metal frame legs.
Provenance: Cansado
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Architectural Desk in Iron and Wood, by Unilabor, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Unilabor
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Unilabor was an important Brazilian furniture manufacturer during the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 29.93 in W 50.79 in D 23.23 in
Brazilian Mid Century Modern Desk with Armchair, Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk with Chair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.1 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk & Chair in Hardwood & Iron by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk and chair set by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor is nothing less than
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 43.3 in D 21 in
Late 20th Century Danish Industrial Style Painted Metal Desk
By Domino Møbler
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Mid-Century Modern Danish Industrial Style Desk with Red/Orange Steel Frame. This striking mid
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Desk Chair Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage desk chair or office chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 16.15 in D 17.52 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk with 6 drawers in Hardwood & Iron, Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Mid Century Modern Desk with 6 drawers in Hardwood & Iron designed
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desk Chair Attributed to Egon Eiermann, 1950, Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern adjustable and swiveling vintage desk chair in brown faux leather attributed to
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 20.28 in
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Kinetic Desk Clock by Yachiyo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bringing a touch of Space Age design flair to your space, this mid century clock features a kinetic
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel Blue Framed Metal Desk With Two Drawers and Formica Top
By Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel metal desk. The desk has a formica top, blue legs and one side cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 47.325 in D 23.75 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Lacquered & Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Black Metal Frame Legs
This vibrant Mid-Century Modern writing desk, crafted in the United States
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 46 in D 17.75 in
Vintage Mid 20th Century Executive Desk
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This vintage executive desk features a spacious tabletop securely attached to a metal frame. Adding
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll 1950s Mid-Century Wood Veneer Black Frame Desk or Console Table
By Florence Knoll
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A wonderful modernist American made Mid-Century desk by Florence Knoll, circa 1950s. Made from a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 26.07 in W 45.28 in D 18.9 in
Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Office Chair in Metal and Black Leather 1930s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
This is a rare office chair featuring a metal frame and a seat and back upholstered in black
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Paolo Piva Style Metal and Glass Desk, Italy, 1970s
By Paolo Piva
Located in Naples, IT
Rectangular dining table with geometric black lacquered metal frame and transparent glass top, in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Upholstered desk chair with stylized blackened frame
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered desk chair with stylized blackened metal frame by Luigi Caccia Dominioni.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
Wood with formica, metal frame legs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Pink Glass Picture Frame Cristal Arte, Italy 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury Amazing picture frame in pink glass attributed to Cristal Arte.
Made in Italy in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Picture Frame in Curved Leather and Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful picture frame in curved brown leather, glass and details in brass.
Made in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Max Stacker Conference Office Chairs by Steelcase, 1970s
By Steelcase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Max Max-Stacker office conference room chairs by Steelcase in iconic orange
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
1950s Mid Century Modern Office Chair by Jorge Rasmussen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
desk chair features a plywood frame with a chrome metal base and four wheels, making it easy to move
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Midcentury Arched Picture Frame in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful arched picture frame in wood, brass, glass and acrylic.
Made in Italy in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Picture Frame in Steel Attributed to Christian Dior, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful oval picture frame in steel and Glass attributed to Christian Dior.
Made in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 9.06 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
Picture Frame Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular picture frame in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 9.06 in W 11.23 in D 5.12 in
Midcentury Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite by Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful picture frame in faux tortoiseshell lucite and brass details by Team Guzzini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 5.12 in W 5.52 in D 2.17 in
Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' in Glass and Metal
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, desk model '1928', glass, wood, chromed steel, Italy, design 1949
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Oval Picture Frame in Smoked Glass Cristal Arte Style , Italy 1960s
By Cristal Arte, Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful oval picture frame in graven smoked glass in the style of Cristal Arte.
Made
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
H 9.45 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
American Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Metal Frame Dining Table/Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rosewood parquet top with black painted square pipping square tube metal frame , circa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Picture Frame in Steel, Wicker and Glass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round picture frame in steel, wood, wicker and glass by Tommaso Barbi.
Made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
Mid-Century Heavy Gray Strafor Desk from the Netherlands, w/ File Storage, 1960s
By Strafor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Strafor manufactured desk from the Netherlands, 1960s. The desk's frame has cabinets
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 59.125 in
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden brass plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden white plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Rectangular wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 20.08 in W 21.07 in D 21.26 in
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desk Chair Office Chair Labofa 1950 Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage desk chair or office chair with swiveling function by Labofa from
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.19 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
20th Century Italian Rosewood Bernini Writing Table, Desk by Gianfranco Frattini
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.25 in W 51 in D 32.25 in
20th Century Swedish Teakwood Writing Table - Vintage Office Desk by David Rosén
By David Rosén
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish writing table, desk made of hand crafted polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 29 in W 51.5 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Yellow Formica children's school desk with two leaves
Located in Miami, FL
Yellow formica and black metal desk, Italian modernism, ca. 1960. Small desk from a hotel room with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica
20th Century Italian Mahogany Writing Table - Vintage Walnut Desk by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 20th Century, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.5 in W 71 in D 31.75 in
1950s Desk Set by Pietro Ciesa, Fontana Arte Picture Frame Letter Opener Pen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
for sale, the letter opener and especially the picture frame as some of the rarest pieces, you won’t
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 7.49 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Z Shaped Metal Desk Dining Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Z Shaped Metal Desk Dining Table Base.
Item features a unique Z
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Chrome
Duba Mobelindustri Desk
By Duba
Located in London, GB
feel, from the chrome legs and frame, through to the inner workings of the desk. Beautifully crafted
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
MCM Desk by Robert John Co. Walnut & White Painted Steel Frame & Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern smaller writing desk by the Robert John Co. of Philadelphia
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
Desk by Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Milano, Lombardia
signs of wear and tear on wooden frame and metal structure, presence of light scratches on desk top
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rare Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Office Swivel Leather Easy Chair, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This office swivel armchair was manufactured in the Germany during the 1960s. The frame is made
Category
Vintage 1960s German Minimalist Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 36.23 in W 33.08 in D 29.53 in
French 1950s Black Metal and Wood Occasional / Writing Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Mid-Century writing / side table with a wooden top, a black lacquered metal frame and
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1960s free-standing Desk
Located in Neuss, NW
teak veneer. High-quality metal frame in black, one container in teak veneer, four drawers and a book
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
"tip igl" Desk & chair, Ernest Igl, Hadi
By Ernest Igl
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare "tip igl" desk with chair from the 1970s by Ernest Igl for Hadi. High-quality frame with dyed
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Daniele Calabi writing desk made in Italy 1950
By Daniele Calabi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This fantastic desk table was personally made by Daniele Calabi for his own use in 1950. It's a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Single Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Lemesre.
The black lacquered metal frame with small layers and central storage compartment is
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table, Desk Set with a Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian freestanding writing table, desk set with two drawers and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32 in W 55 in D 28.5 in
Theo Tempelman large writing desk in walnut AP Originals The Netherlands 1960
By AP Originals, Theo Tempelman
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
-century design. The desk features a luxurious walnut top, supported by a sturdy chrome metal frame, which
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 40.56 in
Raymond Loewy for Hill-Rom Single Pedestal Student Desk
By Raymond Loewy, The Hill-Rom Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s single pedestal desk by Raymond Loewy for Hill-Rom composed of a walnut and brushed metal
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s
This
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gianfranco Frattini desk Sesamo for Bernini 1980s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in bari, IT
harmonious shapes, this desk combines functionality and aesthetics impeccably. The wooden frame, often
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Beech
Gispen Industrial "7804" Desk with Blue Drawer Fronts and Linoleum Writing Top
By Gispen, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gispen industrial desk with blue drawers, blue linoleum top and grey enameled metal frame. Part of
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.25 in W 59.25 in D 29.529 in
Hardwood and Reclaimed Timber Desk Befit with Five Drawers & Gilded Handles
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Impressive Hardwood & Reclaimed Timber Desk Befit With Five Drawers & Gilded Handles.
The
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 66.54 in D 25.99 in
Danish floating writing desk in rosewood and chrome Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
combines luxurious rosewood with sleek metal to create a striking piece of mid-century modern furniture. It
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Modern Metal Frame Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern metal frame desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and laminate, every mid century modern metal frame desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern metal frame desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century modern metal frame desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern metal frame desk over the years, but those crafted by Juliette Belarti, Herman Miller and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Metal Frame Desk?
Prices for a mid century modern metal frame desk start at $850 and top out at $4,250 with the average selling for $2,831.
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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