Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Wall Decoration, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Wall Decoration, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Decorative Art
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Wrought Iron
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Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Category
20th Century Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Cubed Flower Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, wrought iron pendant light features a cubed flower motif with 50 inches of cord.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gallo Salterini Style Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs - a Pair
By Gallo Original Iron Works 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gallo Salterini Style Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs - a Pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Table/Magazine Rack
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with Table/Magazine Rack.
Category
Vintage 1960s Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
American Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron & Solid Birch Seats Dining Chairs Mint
By Arthur Umanoff, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern wrought iron & solid birch seats dining chairs mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Vanity Stool. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Vanity Stool. Circa 1960s Features an avocado-green wrought-iron frame with the original gold-velvet upholstered oval-shaped cushion.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brocade, Velvet
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Arthur Umanoff Style Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Arthur Umanoff Style Lounge Chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Sculptural Garden Patio Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Lounge Chair By Richard McCarthy
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking Mid-Century Modern wrought iron lounge chair was designed by Richard McCarthy for Selrite circa the 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Metal Mesh Spring Cantilever Patio Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Metal Mesh Cantilever Garden Patio Chair - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Salterini Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Nesting Side Tables - Set of 3
By Salterini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Salterini Style Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Nesting Side Tables - Set of 3.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Rocking Chair after Salterini and Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
iittala Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Glass Ceiling Candle Holder
By Iittala
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your interior design with this exquisite mid-century modern wrought iron and glass ceiling candle holder, a timeless piece produced by Iittala, Finland, in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Lamp
$780Sale Price|55% Off
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Lamp
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic and rare mid-century modern table lamp in wrought iron, in the style of Glenn of California, Maurizio Tempestini and Salterini.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Hoop Lounge Chairs, c. 1950s–1960s
Located in Omaha, NE
Sculptural pair of mid-century modern wrought-iron hoop lounge chairs dating to the 1950s–1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Bistro Set, Sunburst & Globe Motif, 1970
Located in Omaha, NE
A beautifully designed Italian Mid-Century Modern wrought-iron bistro set, dating from the 1970s and showcasing an exceptional mix of sculptural geometry and hand-formed metalwork.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Rococo Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian mid-century modern wrought iron coffee table yellow pink enamel, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wrought iron coffee table yellow pink enamel, 1950s Set of three coffee tables with a round base.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Magazine Rack
Located in Rochester, NY
Mid 20th century hand crafted wrought iron magazine rack in nicely aged original blackened surface w/ great looking sculptural form. Circa 1950's. Measures 23 1/2" high x 17 1/2" w x...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Wall Decoration
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wall Decoration
Category
Vintage 1960s Decorative Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian mid-century modern wrought iron in yellow grey enamel coffee table 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wrought iron in yellow grey enamel coffee table 1950s Coffee table with round base.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel, Wrought Iron
Italian mid-century modern wrought iron coffee table in light blue enamel, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wrought iron coffee table in light blue enamel, 1950s Set of three coffee tables with a round base.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Enamel, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron & Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental (10) light beaded wrought iron & rock crystal chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with garlands of beads and both almond & kite shaped rock crystals throughout. The chan...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Brass Firetools
By Pace Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive modernist set including solid brass holder and four firetools in wrought iron with inset brass handles. Nice condition for its age with minor wear to the brass holder.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Upholstered Wingback Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, high, wingback, lounge chair features a minimal, wrought iron frame newly upholstered in a raspberry, cotton linen blend.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Bentwood Compass Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern compass chair is a wonderful combination of materials that exudes charm from every angle.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Standing Lamp - Spain 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Wrought iron standing lamp, very high quality and fine workmanship. Double lighting system. Raffia lampshade. Spain, 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Rockers - a Pair
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your outdoor relaxation with this pair of Vintage MCM Wrought Iron Rockers. These American-style rockers blend mid-century modern design with durable wrought iron constructio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Oval Coffee Table
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Oval Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wrought and cast iron oval coffee table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Tiered Glass Side Table Étagère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern tiered indoor/outdoor side table console is in the style of mid-century makers Salterini and Russell Woodard.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Chaise Lounges by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Omaha, NE
A refined pair of mid-century wrought iron chaise lounges attributed to Woodard Furniture Company, circa 1955–1965. These classic patio pieces feature hand-wrought floral and vine sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Animal Sculpture, Black, 1960s Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Wrought Iron Animal Sculpture, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Table by Woodard, 53.5\"
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Woodard wrought iron and a practical metal mesh top dining table.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Bar Cart with Scrollwork, 1940s
Located in Malibu, CA
Early mid‑century wrought iron bar cart featuring a sturdy two‑tier frame with decorative scrollwork on both levels. The cart has been newly refinished in a smooth brown‑gray tone th...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Bistro Set by Russell Woodard, USA
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
This 3 piece bistro style outdoor set is an excellent choice for any balcony, patio, or garden. The two matching arm chairs are made of wrought iron and the folding table makes it ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Set of 5
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with this Vintage MCM Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Set of 5. Featuring sleek lines and mid-century modern style, this set adds a touch of retro elegance...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Orange Slice LoungeChair After Salterini
By Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage lounge chair in the iconic "Orange Slice" style, this piece is a masterpiece of Mid-Century Modern design. Famously designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Attributed To Tony Paul
By Salterini, Tony Paul
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delicate set of four wrought iron dining armchairs attributed to Tony Paul feature minimal frames with concentric loops as backrests and seats newly upholstered in "Firenze Ruby" by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Three-Panel Room Divider - Screen
Located in London, GB
A mid-century Spanish room divider-screen crafted in wrought iron and metal, circa 1950s. This three-panel screen features a rhythmic interplay of geometric and organic forms, with r...
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, Disderot
By Pierre Disderot
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, pair of French Mid-Century Modern floor lamps in enameled wrought iron with brass ball details attributed to Disderot, circa 1950-1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Night Table Lamp, 1960s, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Mid-Century Modern night table lamp. Manufactured in Germany, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Armchair Attributed to Dan Johnson, Pacific Iron
By Dan Johnson, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outstanding, Mid-Century Modern armchair attributed to Dan Johnson for Pacific Iron features a highly-stylized, wrought iron frame with mustard, crinkled, patent leather upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Tete-a-Tete by Russell Woodard, USA
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Furniture This Tete-a-Tete style Wrought Iron piece by Woodard features 2 connected saucer radar chairs and an attached table in between. This is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Floor Lamp by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert 1950s
By Jean-Pierre Ryckaert
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Measurements (without shade): Height with socket: 130 cm (51 in) Width: 34 cm (13.4 in) Depth: 24.4 cm (9.6 in) Height with shade as shown: 147 cm (58 in) About Jean-Pierre Ryckaert...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron wicker and wood Compact Bar by Tony Paul
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron wicker and wood Compact Bar by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful and compact Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar designed by Tony Paul in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Fish From, Bamboo Table Lamp on Biomorphic Base
By John Risley, Frederic Weinberg
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Frederic Weinberg style black wrought iron fish lamp, with fiberglass tail that resembles scales, with bamboo support & final on wood biomorphic base.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Modern Wrought Iron Coat Rack with 5 Hooks, 1960s Style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Midcentury retro wrought iron hat and coat rack. This is a very stylish and heavy quality piece in wrought iron with 5 double hooks. A very useful piece for a cloakroom or hal...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
1 of 2 Mid-Century Modern wrought iron flush mounts by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s
By Willy Daro, Ferro Art, Maison Jansen, Hans Kögl, Massive Lighting
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
The sun rays or leaves of this light fixture are in the shape of acanthus leaves and are welded as a crown to a central metal piece with a spiked edge. Gold leaf finish. Mid-Centur...
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Perfect Size Midcentury Modern Wrought Iron Base & Slate Stone Top Coffee Table
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning handcrafted round shape coffee table. This super sturdy and highly stylish wrought iron table with slate stone top and first tier is in excellent condition. The quality han...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
Italian Mid-Century Wrought Iron Armillary
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern wrought iron armillary globe with a center sun surrounded by 9 movable planetary rings on a platform base.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of modernist wrought iron andirons, France, 1950's, mid century
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, wrought iron andirons in the style of Jean Royère.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 8 French Mid Century Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs
$11,500 / set
Set of 8 French Mid Century Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 French Mid Century modern wrought iron silver painted cafe chairs with 2 Pair of feet with decorative trim connected with a stretcher and an upholstered seat & wood back...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Stools Paul McCobb Circa 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Toledo, OH
Three Mid-Century Modern wrought iron stools by Paul McCobb circa 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 6.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Circa 1960s Wrought Iron Window Bench Fully Restored New Red Lacquer Upholstery
By Russell Woodard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fully restored Mid-Century Modern wrought iron window bench. New fire red lacquer finish and new Greek key style fabric upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron & Brass Firedogs, France, c 1960
$1,626Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Fireplace Andirons Wrought Iron & Brass Firedogs, France, c 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the period Mid-Century Modern Wrought iron and brass firedogs.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
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Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern wrought iron you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century modern wrought iron — often made from metal, iron and wrought iron — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern wrought iron, we have 2932 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern wrought iron, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern wrought iron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Russell Woodard, John Salterini and Arthur Umanoff each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern wrought iron that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron?
Prices for a mid century modern wrought iron start at $1 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $2,200.
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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