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4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Tulip Br50 Dining Chairs by Knoll - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with our Mid Century Modern Tulip BR50 Dining Chairs by Knoll. A
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Early Production Saarinen Tulip Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tulip Chairs, signed and dated 1960. The chairs feature upholstered blue wool blend seat pads, original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Lucite Chromcraft Dining Set Tulip Glas Dining table & 4x leather Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Munich, Bavaria
space age era.
The beautiful tulip swivel chairs are beautiful sculptured with a thin body shape.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Boris Tabacoff tulip dining chairs set of 12 - 1960s
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare set of 12 tulip base dining chairs by Boris Tabacoff.
These elegant chairs feature black skai
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Production Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chairs Knoll, New York
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
authentic, early production set of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, signed . The chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Swivel "Tulip" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare set of four vintage authentic swivel Tulip armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 32 in W 26 in D 23.25 in
Chrome Dining Chair Designed by Stephen D. Sherman for Tulip Inc
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
the early 1970s. These chairs were from the Elle Line from Tulip. These can be used as dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of 'Tulip' Dining Chairs in Black Fiberglass
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Tulip' pair of fixed dining chairs, model 151C, fiberglass, aluminum
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.7 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chair Knoll International Mid Century Space Age
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, BE
One of the Most famous designs of the mid Century. The tulip seriesClassic Tulip dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chair Knoll International Mid Century Space Age
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, BE
One of the Most famous designs of the mid Century. The tulip seriesClassic Tulip dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair with an upholstered seat and white enameled cast iron pedestal base.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Little Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Little Tulip Armchairs in Bouclé by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, The Netherlands 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
1960's Eero Saarinen Tulip dining chairs for Knoll, set of 4 upholstered
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen
Tulip chairs, armless with off-white upholstery.
by Knoll, USA
Set of 4 chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Midcentury Tulip Dining Table Set Styled After Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury tulip dining table styled after Eero Saarinen; This beautiful set is just so unique and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Set/12 Little Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Set/12 Little Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, The Netherlands 1980s
The
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic Tulip dining chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International.
A defining
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four 1960s Miller-Style Tulip Dining Chairs with New Black Vinyl Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-style dining chairs. Each chair in this collection boasts a distinctively modern aesthetic, featuring a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 21 in D 20 in
Pierre Guariche Tulip Chair, Cast Aluminum, Steiner Meubles, Paris, 1954
By Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A Pierre Guariche cast aluminium "Tulip" chair dating from the 1950s. With the metal being cast
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 28.35 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Rare Pierre Guariche Variant Tulip Cast Aluminium Chair, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche
Located in London, GB
A rare variant Pierre Guariche cast aluminium Tulip / Tulipe chair, dating from the 1950s. In good
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
H 29.34 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
FK6725 Tulip Chair by Fabricius and Kastholm '2 Available'
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Munich, DE
Showroom models in good condition. With swivel bases. These chairs have been designed 1968 and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 50th Aniversary
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Porto, PT
Tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Eero Saarinen’s
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 23.23 in
Midcentury Green Upholstered Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add some “greenery” to your dining area with these freshly reupholstered Mid-Century Modern Danish
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Set of Eight (8) Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
1970s Swivel Tulip Leather Chairs Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, timeless, tulip swivel chairs you could
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
1950s Early Tulip Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll - a pair
By Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Iconic pair of tulip swivel chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Rare Set of 6 Pierre Guariche Tulip (Tulipe) Cast Aluminum Chairs, 1950s, France
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in London, GB
A rare set of 6 original Pierre Guariche cast aluminum Tulip / Tulipe (sometimes listed as "Tonneau
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
H 28.55 in W 18.51 in D 21.07 in
Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchairs for Knoll, 1960
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Early pair of tulip dining arm chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1960. Cushions upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchair Knoll Studio 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tulip armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Moulded fibreglass shell and cast
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Style Tulip Round Dining Table and Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Style Tulip Round Dining Table and Chairs
Offered is a 6 piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent and fully original Tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen.
It is produced by Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Set Of 5 Antique Dining Chairs, Scottish, Buckle Back Seat, William IV, C.1835
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 5 antique dining chairs. A Scottish, rosewood buckle back seat, dating to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.85 in W 17.92 in D 20.67 in
8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Dayton, OH
. Great for conference table or dining use. Tulip shaped padded seats over steel swivel rolling base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-9 Dining Chairs by E. Kold Christensen Brown Leather, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Vienna, AT
“Tulip chair”, is made up of 3 pieces of brushed stainless steel that join to form the legs and support
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.3 in W 22.8 in D 22.8 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-9 Dining Chairs by E. Kold Christensen Brown Leather, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Vienna, AT
. We added some pictures taken in sunlight.
The PK9 also known as the “Tulip chair”, is made up of 3
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.3 in W 22.8 in D 22.8 in
Set of 8 William IV Antique English Dining Chairs in Mahogany w 2 Arms & 6 Sides
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional set of eight (8) English William IV dining chairs in mahogany, comprising of 2
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Set of 2 'Tulip' Swivel Armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, England, 1960's
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Tulip' dining chair was designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana in England in the early 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 Tulip Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Mjöhult, SE
PK 9 dining chair by Poul Kjærholm in patinated, black leather with steel frame. circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 chairs in fiberglass, aluminium and fabric. Stamped under the legs. Seat height 47cm. Wear
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fibreglass, aluminium and orange fabric. Stamped Knoll international under the
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fibreglass, aluminium and fabric. The chairs turn on themselves. The original
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
XL Oval Tulip Dining Table Space Age Jetsons Vintage Mid-Century Burke Arkana
By Maurice Burke
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A massive Super Fun Space Age copy of the Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip dining table. It is designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 29 in W 66 in D 34 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table & Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic design, this tulip dining table and four matching swivel dining chairs were
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjearholm PK9 Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Göteborg, SE
PK 9 - 'Tulip' dining chair in patinated red leather on steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll mid century Tulip table
This dining table measures: 47.25 wide x 47.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
PK9 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
The PK9 chair, also known as the Tulip chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by E. Kold
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
equilibrium between the little tulip dining chair and the large Tulip armchair. The Tulip midi, at the time
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Dining Set with T-Chairs by Katavolos, Kelley & Littell and Tulip Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Knoll, Laverne International
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ultimate mid-century modern ensemble: the T-chairs by Katavolos, Kelley, and Littell
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in Dm 52.96 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Chair in Leather by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The PK9 also known as the “Tulip chair”, is made up of 3 pieces of brushed stainless steel that
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm 'Bird' Chairs for Alfred Kill, 1960s, Signed
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather 'Bird' chairs, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' chair and originally called the 'Bucket
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 27 in D 24.5 in
10 Tina Swivel Chairs by Arik Levy for Softline, Italy, 1979
By Arik Levy
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Lot of 10 “Tina” model swivel chairs by Arik Levy for Softline, 1979 and made in Italy. White
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet White Masters Chairs for Kartell - a Pair
By Kartell, Philippe Starck, Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Miami, FL
Chair, the Eameses’ Molded Shell Chair, and Saarinen’s Tulip Armchair to create something entirely new
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 32.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Set of 6 Vintage Fritz Hansen Oxford Chairs in New Blue & White Ikat Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 6 Vintage Fritz Hansen Oxford Chairs in New Blue & White Ikat, 70’s
Additional
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 49.5 in W 18.5 in D 24 in
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highland, IN
Saarinen's iconic design never goes out of style and works beautifully with almost any dining
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Knoll International White Marble Saarinen Oval Tulip Dining Table
By Knoll
Located in London, GB
Large oval white marble Saarinen tulip dining table by Knoll International with white base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
White Knoll, Saarinen Calacatta marble tulip dining table with 4 matching chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An iconic vintage Eero Saarinen, Knoll white tulip dining set with a Calacatta marble top and 4
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 28.35 in Dm 35.83 in
1970s Rosewood Tulip Dining Table & Six Chairs Set By Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An original 1970 vintage tulip dining set by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Saarinen's tulip design
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 53.94 in D 53.94 in
Tulip Chrome Base Lucite Seats Set of 4 Chairs Dining Table with Glass Round Top
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Lucite and tulip chrome bases chairs with matching round 36 diameter x
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 17 in D 19 in
Eero Saarinen "Tulip" Dining Room Set for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tulip Dining Chairs, all designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. The set features a minimalist design with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Prospettive Luna Swivel Saarinen Style Aluminum Blue Mid Century Club Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prospettive Luna Swivel Saarinen Style Aluminum Blue Mid Century Style Dining Club Chair Designed
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Mid Century Tulip Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century tulip dining chairs available for sale. Each of these unique mid century tulip dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and aluminum. Mid century tulip dining chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid century tulip dining chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Knoll, Eero Saarinen and Pierre Guariche each produced beautiful mid century tulip dining chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Mid Century Tulip Dining Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,400, while they’re typically $1,100 on the low end and $24,778 highest priced.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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