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Italian Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Outdoor Table by Emu, 1960s
By EMU Furniture
Located in MIlano, IT
Perforated metal outdoor table by Emu, 1960s
Outdoor table in perforated metal painted in white
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Springer Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Round Dining Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-century outdoor iron woodard round dining table
Offered is a mid-century outdoor iron woodard
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Patio or Garden Furniture, 1950s, Austria
By Stanislaus Karasek & Co. 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern white metal vintage seating group or garden furniture, which were designed and
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 46.06 in D 22.44 in
Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century white metal outdoor chair with armrests, 1950s.
Outdoor chair with white
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chair by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous and hard to find. Wonderful design, Great color, surface and patina., Classic Modernist, 4 different angles for the back support. Extremely comfortable. Perfect addition to ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Woodard Sculptura Octagonal Low Profile Dining Table
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century outdoor iron woodard sculptura octagonal dining table
Offered is a mid-century outdoor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Stackable Outdoor Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of four outdoor Mid-Century Modern armchairs.
Striking Italian design from the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Mid-Century Outdoor Chair in Yellow Plastic Scooby Black Metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern outdoor chair in yellow plastic scooby and black metal, 1960s
Fantastic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Mesh Iron Bench
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Russell woodard sculptura outdoor wrought iron bench
Offered is a vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Wrought Iron Ottoman/Stool
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard sculptura outdoor wrought iron ottoman/stool
Offered is a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
H 16 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Mesh Iron Lounge Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Russell woodard sculptura outdoor wrought iron bench
Offered is a vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
H 27 in W 30.5 in D 28 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Dining Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 original Sculptura chairs, 2 arm, 2 side in white paint. Molded mesh which conforms to the body. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear and lots of coatin...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wire
Vintage Outdoor Metal Wire Egg Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(6) vintage outdoor egg chairs. These sturdy chairs feature a white wire metal design perfect for
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Round White Strapped Metal Plant Stand after Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite mid-century modern round plant stand. A fun piece for any outdoor sitting area or any
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Woodard Sculptura White Hexagon Table and 4 Arm Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Woodard Sculptura White Hexagon Table and four Arm Chairs epitomize mid-century modern elegance
Category
Mid-20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Metal And White Braided Resin Outdoor Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Outdoor chair composed of a tubular structure dressed with an all pure white braided resin. Indoor
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
John Salterini American Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Lounge / Armchair
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century outdoor adjustable reclining lounge / armchair with a latticed back and seat
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Garden Chairs Auersperg by Sonett
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of 8 white elegant metal armchairs designed by J.O.Wladar & V. Mödlhammer
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.31 in D 23.23 in
John Salterini Outdoor Table in Metal and Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Combining a unique metal base with a circular glass top, this outdoor table is perfect for a patio
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lee Woodard Allegro Mid-Century Modern 1950s Iron and Wood Side Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern, circa early 1950s Allegro chairs by Lee Woodard. This pair of sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Salerini Style 48" Round Dining Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Salerini Style 48" Round Dining Table
Offered is a Mid-Century Outdoor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Salterini Style 54" Round Dining Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Salterini Style 54" Round Dining Table
Offered is a Mid-Century Outdoor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Pr MCM Coral Painted Outdoor Nesting Side Tables Metal Wire & Expanded Metal Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid-Century Modern) coral painted metal wire famed with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 19.5 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
Mid-Century Modern White Metal Vintage Table by Wladar & Mödlhammer for Sonett
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented squared white metal vintage table was designed by J.O.Wladar & V. Mödlhammer, Vienna
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.94 in W 29.34 in D 29.34 in
Lightolier Lytescape Perforated Metal Outdoor Lanterns or Lamps
By Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
oxidation seen in the metal. Lamps are created and wired for outdoor use with weather proof cord, but may be
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptura Outdoor Loveseat Lounge Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
separately, this pair has not been restored yet. Otherwise the metal is in excellent vintage condition with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 27 in W 52 in D 29 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Straw Magazine Rack with Metal Structure, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern straw magazine rack with metal structure, 1970s
Magazine rack with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 20.48 in
Salterini Style Outdoor Iron Chaise Lounge Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Salterini Style Outdoor Iron Chaise Lounge Chair
Offered is a vintage iron outdoor chaise lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century MCM Tropitone Outdoor Chairs with Vinyl Straps & Cushions Set 6
By Tropitone
Located in Topeka, KS
you to check these out!! This is a lovely set of six mid-century modern outdoor dining chairs by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 28.5 in
Woodard Style Outdoor Iron Chaise Lounge Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Woodard style outdoor Iron Chaise Lounge Chair
Offered is a floral Woodard style chaise lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern brass light blue yellow metal floor ashtray, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brass light blue yellow metal floor ashtray, 1950s
Brass and metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 26.97 in W 11.82 in D 10.63 in
Woodard Style Outdoor Iron Chaise Lounge Chair B
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Woodard style outdoor Iron Chaise Lounge Chair
Offered is a floral Woodard style chaise lounge
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Green Yellow Sconce by Kalmar, 1960, Vienna
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage wall light or sconce designed and executed by Kalmar, circa 1960, Vienna
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 13.39 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Armchairs Julius Jirasek for Hagenauer, 1955
By Julius Jirasek
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage metal armchairs, which were made of tabular iron and beechwood.
The set
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 21.86 in
Set of 3 Brown Jordan American Mid-Century Outdoor Aluminum Beach / Sand Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century outdoor aluminum beach / sand chairs with latticed backs and seats in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 20 in W 23 in D 28 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Metal Chairs Max Fellerer Eugen Wörle Austria
By Max Fellerer & Eugen Wörle
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage set of five garden chairs for indoor and outdoor designed attributed to
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 31.69 in W 20.45 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Green Metal Sconce Wall Light Svea Winkler 1960s
By Svea Winkler
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage sconce or wall light from metal in fir green color tone and white
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
2 Pairs of John Salterini American Mid-Century Iron Outdoor Ottomans
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
2 Pairs of American mid-century iron outdoor ottomans with a curved lattice structure supported by
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa, Metal by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
spirit of 1950s seaside resorts, Sail Out is an outdoor modular sofa that recalls the soft forms of
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century outdoor Wicker and Tempered Glass Table, circa 1965
Located in Sacile, PN
Italian Mid-Century Wicker and Tempered Glass Table, circa 1965.
A large rectangle dining table
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Woodard Sunburst Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Dining Set
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
strap iron armchairs by Woodard Furniture is also reminiscent of French garden furniture in the manner
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
rare and sexy pair of French mid century outdoor/indoorsconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sexy French 1950's outdoor or indoor sconces, they are quite rare
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Burke Coffee Table
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Tulsa, OK
shipped internationally through USPS/UPS.
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Mid Century Modern Burke Oval Coffee Table. Above
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Outdoor Dining Chairs in Colorful Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs or outdoor chairs, lacquered metal, Italy, 1960s
Wonderful airy patio or dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ermenegildo & Eugenio Soncini set of outdoor / Indoor metal chairs, Italy 1950s
By Giuseppe De Vivo 1
Located in Milan, IT
Architects Ermenegildo & Eugenio Soncini set of outdoor / Indoor metal chairs made for their own
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.34 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Italian mid-century modern daybed, bed or sofa in rattan and metal mesh, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Daybed, bed or sofa in rattan and metal mesh, 1970s
Daybed with finely
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Rattan
H 24.81 in W 79.93 in D 35.83 in
Vintage Starburst Pie Crest Metal Outdoor Patio Springer Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Starburst Pie Crest Metal Outdoor Patio Springer Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Circa Early to Mid
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 22.25 in D 25 in
Reclining Outdoor Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This metal reclining lounge chair is great for adding unique and comfortable seating to an outdoor
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Outdoor Metal Loveseat and Pair of Matching Chairs
By George Nelson, John Salterini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice porch or garden set of iron outdoor loveseat and pair of matching chairs. Nice X-base
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mid-Century Round Metal Base Garden Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautifully styled Mid-Century Modern Round dining table base in cast
aluminum with roping detail
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Round Metal Outdoor Black Painted Tripod Accent Table with Glass Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) round black painted metal indoor/outdoor accent table
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modern Outdoor Garden Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern iron patio rocking chair. This gorgeous rocker features elegant scrollwork and
Category
Vintage 1970s Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Steel Spring Outdoor / Patio Chaise Lounge by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White steel tubular outdoor / patio chaise lounge, produced in 1960 by the Woodard Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Homecrest Metal Wire Swivel Rocking Chair
By Homecrest
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
swivel rocker mechanism that was the foundation of Homecrest's "Outdoor Living" Metal Wire line.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wire
Pair of Stylized Outdoor Metal Glider Chairs, Art Deco, Modernist
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of stylized outdoor metal glider chairs. Nice quality and construction. Unusual modernist
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
MCM Tropical Leaf Green Painted Metal Outdoor Slatted Springer Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage tropical leaf green painted metal outdoor slatted springer chairs, a pair. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Swedish Wicker Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1950’s wicker chair with black metal frame and in a good vintage condition. Great for
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot 'Satellite' Outdoor Metal Pendant for GUBI in Mustard
By Gubi, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Glendale, CA
Mathieu Matégot 'Satellite' Outdoor Metal Pendant for GUBI in Mustard Gold.
Designed in 1953 by
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Metal
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Mid Century Modern Metal Outdoor Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mid century modern metal outdoor furniture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and iron. There are 129 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of mid century modern metal outdoor furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 29 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of mid century modern metal outdoor furniture bearing Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Russell Woodard, John Salterini and Cassina each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of mid century modern metal outdoor furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Metal Outdoor Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of mid century modern metal outdoor furniture at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $39,652 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Metal Outdoor Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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