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Mid-Century Perforated Metal Shelf, 1950s
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Shelf, 1950s

Mid-Century Perforated Metal Shelf, 1950s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Perforated Metal Shelf, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 Mid

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Perforated Metal Magazine Holder and Side Table, 1960s
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Magazine Holder and Side Table, 1960s

Mid-Century Perforated Metal Magazine Holder and Side Table, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Perforated Metal Magazine Holder and Side Table, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Perforated Metal Mathieu Matégot Style Wall Mirror 1950s
Mid Century Perforated Metal Mathieu Matégot Style Wall Mirror 1950s

Mid Century Perforated Metal Mathieu Matégot Style Wall Mirror 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Norwich, GB

Mid Century perforated metal Mathieu Matégot style wall mirror. French. Circa 1950. The painted

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Mid-century perforated metal tray in the style of Mathieu Matégot
Mid-century perforated metal tray in the style of Mathieu Matégot

Mid-century perforated metal tray in the style of Mathieu Matégot

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Wichita, KS

Mid-century perforated metal tray in the style of Mathieu Matégot, France, circa late 1940s–1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder
Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder

Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in San Diego, CA

Petite black enameled letter holder, circa 1950s, simple design in original finish great decorative piece.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

: Materials: Metal Color: Red Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Diamension

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Perforated Metal Telephone Stand by Richard Galef
Mid Century Perforated Metal Telephone Stand by Richard Galef

Mid Century Perforated Metal Telephone Stand by Richard Galef

By Richard Galef

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century wrought iron and metal mesh telephone stand by Richard Galef. The stand is structurally

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder Catch It All
Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder Catch It All

Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder Catch It All

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in San Diego, CA

Petite black enameled letter holder, catch it all circa 1950s, simple design in original finish great decorative piece.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Set of 3 Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Set of 3 Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

: Material: Metal Color: Gold Styles: Mid-Century Modern Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Diamension

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Perforated Metal Coat Rack attributed to Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Coat Rack attributed to Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta

Mid-Century Perforated Metal Coat Rack attributed to Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta

By Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Perforated Metal Coat Rack attributed to Mathieu Matégot for Artimeta

Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp attributed to Ernest Igl, 1960s
Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp attributed to Ernest Igl, 1960s

Mid-Century Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp attributed to Ernest Igl, 1960s

By Ernest Igl

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare mid-century rod pendulum with distinctive perforations. Probably by Hillebrand based on a

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French 1950s Perforated Metal Console in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
French 1950s Perforated Metal Console in the Style of Mathieu Matégot

French 1950s Perforated Metal Console in the Style of Mathieu Matégot

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Long Island City, NY

A French midcentury perforated metal console in the style of Mathieu Matégot with a tubular metal

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Table Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Table Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Table Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

not specified otherwise. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Yellow Styles: Mid-Century

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Metal & Glass Pendant, 1960s
Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Metal & Glass Pendant, 1960s

Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Metal & Glass Pendant, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

: Materials: Glass, Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Item Type: Vintage, Antique or

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Perforated Metal Chair, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Space Age Perforated Metal Chair, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Space Age Perforated Metal Chair, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mathieu Matégots.. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Design Mathieu Matégot Style Armchairs Perforated Metal
Mid-Century Design Mathieu Matégot Style Armchairs Perforated Metal

Mid-Century Design Mathieu Matégot Style Armchairs Perforated Metal

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

3 mid-century design armchairs in perforated metal from the 50's. They may well have been made in

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Metallic Thread

Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century pendant lamp with perforated sheet elements. A minimalist design. The luminous body

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Perforated Red Metal and Brass Chandelier
Mid Century Modern Perforated Red Metal and Brass Chandelier

Mid Century Modern Perforated Red Metal and Brass Chandelier

By Angelo Lelii, J.T. Kalmar, Gino Sarfatti

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A wonderful mid century modern chandelier circa 1950s and likely produced in Italy or Austria

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Perforated Metal Bar Serving Trolley, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Perforated Metal Bar Serving Trolley, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Perforated Metal Bar Serving Trolley, 1950s

Located in Hamburg, DE

: Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Period: 1950s Item Type: Vintage, Antique or

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Perforated Metal Bar Serving Cart, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Perforated Metal Bar Serving Cart, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Perforated Metal Bar Serving Cart, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Delicate bar cart with striking perforated metal elements. With its completely white color scheme

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Umbrella Stand in Patinated Brass and Perforated Metal 1950s
Mid Century Umbrella Stand in Patinated Brass and Perforated Metal 1950s

Mid Century Umbrella Stand in Patinated Brass and Perforated Metal 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in Meer, VAN

Mid Century umbrella stand in Patinated Brass and Perforated Metal 1950s. This mid century

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century German Perforated Metal Pendant by Ernest Igl, 1960s
Mid-Century German Perforated Metal Pendant by Ernest Igl, 1960s

Mid-Century German Perforated Metal Pendant by Ernest Igl, 1960s

By Ernest Igl

Located in Hamburg, DE

, Metal Color: Black Period: 1960s Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germany Item Type

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1950s–60s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack in Perforated Metal
1950s–60s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack in Perforated Metal

1950s–60s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack in Perforated Metal

Located in Paris, FR

perforated metal body in yellow. The angular frame creates a floating effect, reinforcing its sculptural

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Illuminated Occasional Console Side Table Stand Perforated Metal
Mid-Century Illuminated Occasional Console Side Table Stand Perforated Metal

Mid-Century Illuminated Occasional Console Side Table Stand Perforated Metal

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Amazing Mid-Century Modern asymmetric console or table used for a telephone, for plants or as a

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s French Perforated Metal Bistro Table Lamp Vintage Mid-Century
1950s French Perforated Metal Bistro Table Lamp Vintage Mid-Century

1950s French Perforated Metal Bistro Table Lamp Vintage Mid-Century

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Hyattsville, MD

1950s. Adjustable Head with blue and grey varnishes on perforated diabolo metal double cone shade

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp Germany 1950
Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp Germany 1950

Rare & Elegant Mid-Century Modern Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp Germany 1950

By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in Munich, DE

Rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern perforated metal pendant lamp or hanging

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Flush Mounted Pendant with Perforated Black Metal Shades
Italian Mid-Century Flush Mounted Pendant with Perforated Black Metal Shades

Italian Mid-Century Flush Mounted Pendant with Perforated Black Metal Shades

Located in San Francisco, CA

enclosing two large circular adjustable reflectors in perforated black lacquered metal. Great mid-century

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal & Brass Ceiling Lamp Germany 1950s
Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal & Brass Ceiling Lamp Germany 1950s

Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal & Brass Ceiling Lamp Germany 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern 6-armed sputnik ceiling lamp

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Black Perforated Metal Planter, France, 1950s
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Black Perforated Metal Planter, France, 1950s

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Black Perforated Metal Planter, France, 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Midcentury modern planter by French designer Mathieu Matégot. Black lacquered perforated folded

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Small Mid-Century Perforated Tablet, 1950s
Small Mid-Century Perforated Tablet, 1950s

Small Mid-Century Perforated Tablet, 1950s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Small Mid-Century Perforated Tablet, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959. Additional

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Perforated Metal Ceiling Lamp by Ernest Igl, 1960s
Mid-Century German Perforated Metal Ceiling Lamp by Ernest Igl, 1960s

Mid-Century German Perforated Metal Ceiling Lamp by Ernest Igl, 1960s

By Ernest Igl

Located in Hamburg, DE

Rare mid century pendant lamp with a striking perforation from the renowned hillebrand according to

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Original Mid Century brass wall lamp with perforated metal sheet lampshades
Original Mid Century brass wall lamp with perforated metal sheet lampshades

Original Mid Century brass wall lamp with perforated metal sheet lampshades

Located in München, DE

Beautiful 1950s brass wall lamp with two perforated metal lampshades. Typical Mid Century Modern

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Perforated Metal Shade Wall Lights
Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Perforated Metal Shade Wall Lights

Pair of Mid-Century Brass and Perforated Metal Shade Wall Lights

Located in London, GB

A pair of large mid-century wall lights. France, c1960s. With perforated black shades

Category

Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal & Brass Ceiling Lamps Germany 1950s
Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal & Brass Ceiling Lamps Germany 1950s

Lovely Mid Century Modern Perforated Metal & Brass Ceiling Lamps Germany 1950s

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare, lovely and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern ceiling lamp. Designed and

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

A set of 3 Italian mid century modern white perforated metal counter stools
A set of 3 Italian mid century modern white perforated metal counter stools

A set of 3 Italian mid century modern white perforated metal counter stools

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Houston, TX

A set of Italian mid century modern white perforated metal counter stools designed by Maurizio

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Magazine Rack with Perforated Metal and Classic Design Brass
Mid-Century Italian Magazine Rack with Perforated Metal and Classic Design Brass

Mid-Century Italian Magazine Rack with Perforated Metal and Classic Design Brass

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Mid-Century Italian Magazine Rack With Perforated Metal and Classic Design Brass. On request the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Table Lamps with Perforated Painted Metal Shade
Pair of Mid-Century Brass Table Lamps with Perforated Painted Metal Shade

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Table Lamps with Perforated Painted Metal Shade

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps featuring elegant brass bodies paired with sculptural

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Perforated Metal Table Lamp from BUR, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Perforated Metal Table Lamp from BUR, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern German Minimalist Perforated Metal Table Lamp from BUR, 1960s

By Bünte und Remmler

Located in Hamburg, DE

the cubic shape of the lamp body. A special feature of this design is the contrasting gray metal band

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Pendant, 1960s
Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Pendant, 1960s

Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Pendant, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

information: Material: Metal, Plastic Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Item Type: Vintage

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp
Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp

Perforated Metal Pendant Lamp

By Mathieu Matégot, Kaiser Leuchten, Gino Sarfatti, Stilnovo, Fog & Mørup

Located in München, DE

Stunning perforated metal pendant lamp from the 1970s. Very luxurious design and high quality

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Perforated Metal Italian Floor Lamp
Perforated Metal Italian Floor Lamp

Perforated Metal Italian Floor Lamp

Located in Brussels, BE

Perforated metal Italian floor lamp.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Steel Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Steel Umbrella Stand, 1960s

Mid-Century Minimalist Perforated Steel Umbrella Stand, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

: Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Mathieu Matégot White Rectangular Perforated Lacquered Metal Coffee Table
Mathieu Matégot White Rectangular Perforated Lacquered Metal Coffee Table

Mathieu Matégot White Rectangular Perforated Lacquered Metal Coffee Table

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in New York City, NY

Mathieu Matégot white rectangular perforated metal coffee table, France, mid-20th century Simple

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Stilnovo White Perforated Metal Sconce
1950s Stilnovo White Perforated Metal Sconce

1950s Stilnovo White Perforated Metal Sconce

By Stilnovo

Located in Glendale, CA

1950s Stilnovo White Perforated Metal Sconce Executed in cream painted perforated metal shade with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Perforated Metal Sconces by Lunel 1950
Perforated Metal Sconces by Lunel 1950

Perforated Metal Sconces by Lunel 1950

By Maison Lunel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Perforated metal sconces by Lunel from 50.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Wall Lamp, 1960s
Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Wall Lamp, 1960s

Mid-Century German Minimalist Perforated Wall Lamp, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

: Material: Metal Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germany Item Type: Vintage

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pilastro Metal Magazine Rack with Perforated Small Table Top
Pilastro Metal Magazine Rack with Perforated Small Table Top

Pilastro Metal Magazine Rack with Perforated Small Table Top

Located in Delft, NL

frame with perforated small table top magazine rack Mid 20th century The measurements are 44 cm high

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

1960s Perforated Metal & Brass Table Lamp
1960s Perforated Metal & Brass Table Lamp

1960s Perforated Metal & Brass Table Lamp

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderful black perforated metal cone base with brass base and accents throughout, has 3

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Adjustable Mid Century Table Lamp with Perforated Shade 1950s
Adjustable Mid Century Table Lamp with Perforated Shade 1950s

Adjustable Mid Century Table Lamp with Perforated Shade 1950s

Located in Meer, VAN

Adjustable Mid Century Table Lamp with Perforated Shade 1950s. A wonderful and very elegant 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th century design white perforated metal basket attributed to Mathieu Mategot
20th century design white perforated metal basket attributed to Mathieu Mategot

20th century design white perforated metal basket attributed to Mathieu Mategot

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Mathieu Mategot White perforated metal basket from 20th century design Realised circa 1950

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Perforated metal tripod coffee table, France 1950
Perforated metal tripod coffee table, France 1950

Perforated metal tripod coffee table, France 1950

By Robert Mathieu

Located in Catonvielle, FR

receives a perforated metal newspaper shelf, the glass top is in the shape of a trapezoid with cut sides

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Mid Century Perforated Metal For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century perforated metal available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every mid century perforated metal was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century perforated metal, we have 330 options in-stock, while there are 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century perforated metal, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century perforated metal bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century perforated metal has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mathieu Matégot, Disderot and Richard Galef are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Perforated Metal?

A mid century perforated metal can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,501, while the lowest priced sells for $169 and the highest can go for as much as $17,932.

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.