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Mid-Century Rolling Tanker Work Task Desk by Cole Steel
By Cole Steel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s Cole Steel specialty rolling tanker task Desk made from powder-coated durable sheet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Clear Lucite Aluminum Swag Base Rolling Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clear Lucite Aluminum Swag Base Rolling Swivel Desk Chair with Black
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Jean Maneval inspired white laminate desk with a two drawer rolling storage cabinet. In
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28 in W 67.88 in D 31.63 in
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Charles Pollock Style Steelcase Rolling Office Chair. Measures 24" in width, 24" in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
information:
Materials: Metal, iron, casters, wheels
Period: 1960s
Styles: Mid-Century Modern
Dimensions
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinoiserie Hand Carved Rosewood Rolling Desk Chair Bangkok Thailand
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Chinoiserie hand carved Rosewood rolling desk chair from Bangkok, Thailand. Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 36.75 in W 31 in D 25 in
Leather DoMore Industrial Swivel Adjustable Rolling Desk Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This swivel office desk task chair was made by the DoMore Chair Company circa 1940s. The chair was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Classic Modernist Rolling Desk Chair Wood Arms by Arthur Umanoff /Madison #263
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age black naugahyde desk armchair no. 2635 with wood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38 in W 24 in D 22 in
Midcentury Upholstered Steel Frame Rolling Office Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, office armchair features a rolling, height adjustable steel frame with newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
By Steelcase, Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of brown vinyl faux leather MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern style Steelcase 451
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.5 in W 23.75 in D 25.25 in
Saarinen Style Black Faux Leather Rolling Office Chair w/ Newly Upholstered Seat
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage black faux leather rolling office chair with chrome base and wheels. The seat cushion is
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 24.5 in
Alma Midcentury Rolling Chrome Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Alma Desk Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Alma midcentury rolling chrome lounge chairs - pair
Each chair measures: 35 wide x 33 deep x 33
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (A)
By Chromcraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Blue Vinyl Rolling Office Desk Chair (A). Circa Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 23 in D 24 in
Vintage Adjustable Rolling Table or Workstation by Aksel Kjersgaard for Levenger
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic, rolling, adjustable table or workstation by Aksel Kjersgaard for Levenger. Classic
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 37 in D 25 in
Goodform Rolling Desk Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great example, Goodform, General Fireproof "Electric Blue" Desk chair.manner of George
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Rolling Office Desk Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom mid century walnut rolling office desk chair.
Chair measures: 22.75 wide x 22 deep x 33
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Orange Upholstery Flare Arm Rolling Office Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern orange flared arms rolling office desk chair. Item features adjustable
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Des...
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 28 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Leather Upholstered Rolling Office Desk Chair by DoMore
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century, rolling, adjustable height, office, desk chair with aluminium frame and newly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century High Back Executive Desk Chair With Rolling Ottoman
By Chromcraft
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern high back office chair from Chromcraft features vintage tufted vinyl
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Leather Rolling Office Desk Chair by DoMore
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, rolling, adjustable height, office, desk armchair by DoMore Chair Company features an
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Rolling Office Chair
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Mid-Century Upholstered Office Chair brings the perfect blend of retro charm and modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Rolling Leather Office Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, rolling, adjustable height, office, desk armchair by DoMore features an aluminum frame
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Swivel and Rolling French Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Five wheels French desk chair from the 1960s made in pressed leather and chrome.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Leather Rolling Office Armchair By Goodform
By GoodForm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, mid-century modern, machine-age, rolling, swivel desk armchair by Goodform General
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jean Maneval Inspired Mod Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maneval style MOD white desk with rolling side drawers. In original condition with visible wear
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
French 1960s Adjustable Rolling Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1960s height adjustable rolling swivel rosewood desk chair.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Rare Model Rolling Desk Chair by Emeco
By Emeco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage desk chair by prominent chair manufacturer Emeco. Designed with a completely tilting back
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
George Mulhauser Rolling Desk for Plycraft, Classic Modernist
By Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
George Mulhauser Rolling Desk for Plycraft, Classic Mid-Century Modern design, Molded plywood seat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ate van Apeldoorn Waterfall Desk with Rolling Cabinet with Three Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ate van Apeldoorn pine waterfall desk with rolling cabinet. Minimal and stunning design. Rolling
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 28.75 in W 78.5 in D 31.625 in
Vintage Rolling Industrial COSCO Tanker Office Desk Chair
By Cosco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your pleasure: 1973 Vintage Office Desk Chair by Cosco, a rolling Tanker Business Chair Colors
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Industrial Rolling Desk Chair By Toledo Metal Co.
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, rolling, swivel desk chair by the Toledo Metal Furniture Co. features a signature
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1990s Blue Steelcase Rolling Office Executive Desk Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Steelcase Office Chair Vintage
Rolling Office Desk Armchair
Grand Rapids MI
33.5 h x 23.25 w
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Shaw Walker Rolling Aluminum and Walnut Office Desk Armchair
By Shaw Walker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century, rolling, office, desk armchair by Shaw Walker is brushed aluminum and walnut. The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian 1970s Tecno / Borsani Desk, with Rolling under Cabinet and Credenza
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Austin, TX
Model #T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno. Very large desk with wenge wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Shaw Walker Aluminum and Maple Rolling Office Desk Chair
By Shaw Walker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, Shaw Walker, rolling, office, and desk chair features a brushed aluminum frame with maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Upholstered Rolling High Back Desk Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A hard to find rare Eames rolling high back desk arm chair with white fiberglass shell, dark blue
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Upholstery
1960s Rolling Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rolling executive desk chair in vintage blue-grey mohair supported by a bronze-plated swivel base
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Eames Styled 670 Walnut / Leather Rolling Desk Lounge Chair by Selig
By Selig
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A super comfortable Eames styled black leather and walnut bodied rolling desk chair that looks like
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early Arne Jacobsen 3117 Rolling Desk Chair for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted rolling desk chairs by iconic Danish designer Arne Jacobsen in the rare form with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960s Rolling Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural barrel-back desk chair with original channel-stitched midnight blue mohair velvet
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Rolling Segmented Lounge or Desk Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Walnut encased scarce segmented back lounge or desk chair on castors by George Mulhauser for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Frank Doerner Eames Style Brown Vinyl Rolling Swivel Office Desk Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frank Doerner Eames style brown vinyl rolling swivel office desk lounge chair. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 31 in D 29 in
20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
1808.
Congreve appears to have been unaware that rolling ball clocks had been invented earlier by
Category
Mid-20th Century British Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Lucite Rolling Desk Chair in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones by Hill Co
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculptural rolling Lucite desk chair with sky blue leatherette seat back and bottom having a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Lucite
MCM Black Vinyl Rolling Desk Chair Wood Arms by Arthur Umanoff for Madison #2635
By Madison Furniture, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern Space Age black vinyl desk armchair no. 2635 with wood arms and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.25 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Friso Kramer Rolling Resort Office Chair
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare rolling metal framed office chair with height adjustable option. Industrial enameled dove grey
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Friso Kramer "Resort" Rolling Office Chair
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare rolling metal framed office chair with height adjustment. Industrial enameled dove grey frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal, Steel
Kevi Gate-Fold Rolling Typewriter Table by Jorgen Rasmussen for Knoll
By Jørgen Rasmussen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, Mid-Century Modern, rolling typewriter table by Jorgen Rasmussen for Knoll features a gate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rolling Task Chair by Dunbar Furniture Company
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Fraser, MI
Please reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location.
Rolling executive chair by Dunbar
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gispen Rolling Office Chair by A.R. Cordemeijer
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Upholstered Rolling Office Chair in Navy by A.R. Cordemeijer for Gispen with Adjustable Seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
A.R. Cordemeyer for Gispen Rolling Office Chair
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome rolling industrial rolling office chair by Gispen, newly upholstered in grey velvet with
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
A.R. Cordemeijer for Gispen Rolling Office Chair
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered rolling office chair by Gispen with adjustable seat height. Original condition frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
A.R. Cordemeier for Gispen Rolling Office Chair
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Upholstered Navy Rolling Office Chair By Gispen with Adjustable Seat Height. Frame is in
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Style Black Faux Leather Rolling Office Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage faux black leather rolling office chair with chrome base and wheels. Height adjustable with
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A.R. Cordemeyer for Gispen Rolling, 1637 Office Chair
By André R. Cordemeyer, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered Industrial rolling office chair in almost black fabric with black enameled metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Armchair on Rare Rolling DAT Base
By Summit, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wow! For your consideration is a rare Eames fiberglass rolling chair. This icon of Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Rolling Shell Chair Alexander Girard Style Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern tilting and rolling DAT-1 office desk chair with aluminum contract
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 32.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Chromcraft Adjustable Armed High Back Rolling Office Chair Orange Hopsack Fabric
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
exceptional and would be an eye-catcher behind any Mid-Century Modern, contemporary, modern, or even
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 48 in W 25 in D 29 in
1970s Space Age Rolling Chromcraft Chair Navy Blue Faux Leather Sculpta Swivel
By Chromcraft
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern Classic Chromcraft navy blue faux leather swivel office desk chair on casters
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40 in W 21.25 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Fiberglass Shell Rolling Adjustable Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern White Fiberglass Shell Rolling Adjustable Desk Chair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
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Mid Century Rolling Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century rolling desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century rolling desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century rolling desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century rolling desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one mid century rolling desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Rolling Desk?
The average selling price for a mid century rolling desk at 1stDibs is $1,723, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $45,000 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 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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