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Rare Mid Century Elmar Flototto Rosewood Side Chair
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Redding, CT
Elmar Flototto and has a beautiful rosewood grain. Great as an accompaniment to any Mid-Century desk
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Spectacular Pair Rosewood Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular pair of rosewood cube lounge chairs with John Stuart labels. This pair is in excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Jydsk Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Chair
By Milo Baughman, Midtjydsk Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Jydsk Mobelfabrik Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Chair
This lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in W 32 in D 30.5 in
Danish Rosewood and Chrome Office Chair in Turquoise Wool
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood and aluminium office chair with seat and backrest crafted of steamed plywood clad in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Single Cees Braakman Rosewood and Chrome ‘SM08’ Dining Chair for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century single ‘SM08’ dining chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. This chair has a chrome frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 18 in D 19.5 in
Jorge Zalszupin's Presidential Lounge Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Presidencial" lounge lounge armchair is a true icon of Brazilian modern design, created by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 49 in D 31 in
Charles Ray Eames Lounge Chair Ottoman Vitra certified Rosewood Chrome Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Munster, NRW
Charles & Ray Eames - Lounge Chair & Ottoman 2006 by Vitra, certified Rosewood
Designed in 1956
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Set of 4 Pastoe Inspired Rosewood & Chrome Dining Chairs w/ Brown Velvet Seats
By Thereca, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 gorgeous dining chairs attributed to Thereca. Curved rosewood backrests with chrome and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 21.75 in
1960s Modern Rosewood Leather Club Chair Brazilian Style of Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Club Chair.
Elegant wood grain. New cushion in black Faux Leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare piece of Brazilian modern design, the "presidencial" lounge chair with arms was designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Norwegian Modern Hans Brattrud “Scandia” Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud
Located in Baltimore, MD
to detail are exquisite. Classic Mid-Century Modern styling with sturdy, solid construction. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 12 Available Pagholz Rosewood Tandem Stacking Chairs
By Pagholz
Located in South Charleston, WV
with minor marks, chair rosewood bentwood shells in excellent condition. Ideal for auxiliary seating
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 6 Mid century Paul McCobb for Lane Chrome Black Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Six all original rare midcentury Paul McCobb for Lane chrome dining chairs. Solid chrome steel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30 in W 17 in D 19 in
Modernist Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair
By Roche Bobois, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish and chic low lounge chair with solid rosewood sides, and back, supporting top grade
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Six Danish Rosewood Desk or Dining Chairs in Original Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
. The solid rosewood armrests are supported on newly chromed “C” shaped tubular supports. The chair is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Jorge Zalszupin lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Brazilian Rosewood
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Pair of Jorge Zalszupin Presidential Lounge Chairs. Brazilian Rosewood frames with the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rosewood K M Wilkins G-Plan G Plan Housemaster Armchair Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By G-Plan
Located in Wayne, NJ
English midcentury Housemaster swivel chair in Rosewood with fabric and chrome. Circa 1970, this
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 34 in W 35 in D 35 in
Ste Marie and Laurent Mid Century Modern Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Ste. Marie and Laurent
Located in Denville, NJ
mid-century modern design, boasting a Brazilian rosewood finish that exudes an air of sophistication
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
H 29.25 in W 72 in D 34 in
Set of 6 Pamplona Dining Chairs Rosewood & Bouclé After Augusto Savini, c. 1970s
By Augusto Savini
Located in Deland, FL
set can blend seamlessly against a multitude of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Organic
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 21 in D 19 in
Midcentury Scandia Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
By Hans Battrud, Hove Möbler
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful example of Scandia high back dining chairs in excellent vintage condition. Rosewood slats
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Tulip Group Lounge Chairs in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
original Magnum Orbit chrome casters that function perfectly. These chairs roll effortlessly and are ideal
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
H 30.25 in W 36.38 in D 36 in
Pagholz Bent Plywood Chair
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Rosewood Color Stacking Chair
Overall Dimensions: 18 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 31 1/2" high
Seat
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Florence Knoll Style Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Florence Knoll Style Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
This desk measures: 82 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Mid Century Italian Rosewood Chrome Leather Desk
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Countryside, IL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Mid Century Italian Rosewood Chrome and Leather Desk
This desk
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
H 29.75 in W 114.25 in D 39.5 in
Rare Original Eames for Herman Miller DCM in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Executed in chrome steel and Brazilian rosewood. This is a custom order finish and we’re produced in far
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Tulip Seating Group in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
piece of chrome hardware was professionally cleaned and polished before reassembly.
(2) Chairs: 36.38
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Pair of Leather King Chairs by Andre Vandenbeuck for Strässle Switzerland
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Andre Vandenbeuck
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Switzerland, 1960s
Pair of leather 'King Chair' swivel armchairs by Andre Vandenbeuck for Strässle
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Arne Norell 'Ilona' Lounge Chairs for Norrell Mobel AB, Sweden
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of stunning leather and rosewood 'Ilona' lounge chairs by Arne Norell, circa 1971.
Leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern 10 Chair Set in Hardwood & Beige Leather Joaquim Tenreiro 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern ten dining chair set n hardwood & beige
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.3 in W 20.5 in D 19.7 in
Rosewood & Chrome Arc Desk and Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosewood and chrome arc desk and chair, circa 1960s. Very heavy and well made. The chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Quistgaard for Dansk Safari Lounge Chairs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in New York, NY
the Golden Age of Danish Modern design. Rosewood, chrome, leather and canvass, both are marked Nissen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage "Kiko" Rosewood Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Midcentury Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
leather, circular chrome accents, and chrome casters. This chair was created to furnish the Palacio dos
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 24.81 in
Dining chairs by C. Denekamp for Thereca, set of 4, 1960’s
By Thereca
Located in Bunnik, NL
Beautiful dining chairs this set of 4.
Rosewood legs with chrome fittings in good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
executed in rosewood. It has a chrome swivel base and can be called exclusive because of its leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Brazilian Lounge Chairs by Móveis Novo Rumo, 1970s
By Novo Rumo
Located in Brasília, BR
This magnificent pair of lounge chairs consists of a metal and rosewood frame with camel leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern “Sabara” Side Tables in Rosewood Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
design to it which allows it to fit in any mid-century, modern, contemporary or farmhouse environment
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 22 in W 30.3 in D 22 in
Danish High Back Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Cognac Leather, 1970's
By Arne Vodder, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous modern and luxurious swivel chair in supple cognac colored leather on a chrome-plated
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
“Moleca” Lounge Chair with Stool in Hardwood & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern “Moleca” Armchair with Stool in Hardwood & Leather by
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Wood
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H 29.9 in W 39.4 in D 37.4 in
Jorge Zalszupin Arraia Lounge Chair L'Atelier Brazil, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Ultra-rare and fully original so-called 'Arraia' lounge chair designed by Jorge Zalszupin and
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood & Chrome End Table by Knud Joos for Jason Mobler
Located in Topeka, KS
Sleek vintage Scandinavian Modern solid rosewood & chrome minimalist end table with floating top by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
H 16.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Brazilian 'Presidencial' Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in London, GB
The "Presidencial" lounge lounge armchair is a true icon of Brazilian modern design, created by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 49.22 in D 30.71 in
Pair Midcentury Danish Rosewood Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Danish rosewood chair. Danish armchair in chrome and rosewood in mint vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Richard Young Mid Century Round Rosewood Lazy Susan Dining Table
By Richard Young
Located in Countryside, IL
Richard Young mid century round rosewood lazy susan dining table
This dining table measures: 54
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Danish Rosewood and Chrome Nesting Tables
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. Danish in design. Slender chrome legs. Fantastic add to any side chair or sofa.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Chrome
Outrageous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Case Sofa John Stuart
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outrageous Milo Baughman style rosewood and chrome case sofa. The rosewood case is gorgeous with a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Bodil Kjaer for E Pedersen & Son MCM Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in Countryside, IL
Bodil Kjaer for E. Pedersen & Son Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk
This desk
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 72.75 in D 38 in
"Kiko" High Back Caviuna Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
, circular chrome accents, and chrome casters. This chair was created to furnish the Palacio dos Arcos
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Italian Formanova rosewood Table by Gianni Moscatelli, circa 1965
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Sacile, PN
dimension, chromed metal structure and veneer rosewood top.
Formanova born from the creativity, passion of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 104.34 in D 39.38 in
1960’s Swedish mid century chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Søn
By Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
The price listed is for 1 chair.
A rare Swedish mid century modern chair by renowned designer
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in
MCM Founders Furniture Side Table Chrome Ebony Rosewood CDP#47133 David Parmelee
By Founders Furniture Company, David Parmelee
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Founders Furniture MCM (Mid-Century Modern) lamp, corner, or side table CDP
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 21 in W 26 in D 26 in
Merrow Associates - Richard Young, Fine Rosewood Chrome & Smoked Glass Sideboard
By Merrow Associates
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Rare Fine Mid Century Modern stylish sideboard, designed by Richard Young for Merrow Associates. The
Category
Late 20th Century British Bauhaus Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 74.02 in D 18.9 in
1960s Italian Chrome and Rosewood Coffee Cocktail Table Mario Bellini Attributed
By Mario Bellini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian minimalist midcentury chrome coffee or cocktail table with the top in rosewood, Mario
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 12.6 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in
Rosewood lounge chairs by Rob Parry
By Rob Parry
Located in PARIS, FR
with a combination of rosewood, chrome metal and a seat, as if suspended in this structure. This gives
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & White Shelves, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Bar cart in Hardwood and White Formica designed by Sergio
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 25.6 in D 16.9 in
Midcentury Rosewood Table Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
patterns. On rare polished chrome and aluminum segmented base. Rosewood has been discontinued since the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Paulistana Armchair with Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
, leather upholstery, and a chrome plated metal base. This particular chair was purchased from a private
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.6 in W 30.3 in D 32 in
Vintage Calacatta Marble and Rosewood Florence Knoll Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage and timeless rosewood credenza with original white Calacatta marble top on chrome legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Dinamarquesa Chair, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Modern, 1970s. Single Piece
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in New York, NY
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The chairs’ structure is composed of seats and backrests made of molded laminated wood in Rosewood
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 31.7 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 MCM Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
This desk
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 61 in D 29.5 in
Expansion Dining Table in Rosewood in the Manner of Percival Lafer, Canada, 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Deland, FL
Mid-Century Modern to Brutalism to Organic Modern. Elevate your home's aesthetic to new heights with
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.25 in W 75.25 in D 37.25 in
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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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Rosewood Chrome 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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