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Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wall Unit #2
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
33.75". Wall system consists of a dresser cabinet, two shelves, glass front cabinet, pair of uprights
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Pair of White Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and beauty Pair of Italian white amber Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s.
These Wall
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 18.12 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Exceptional Large Signed Paul Evans 1969 Directional Sclupted Bronze Wall Unit
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
inches tall, this rare unit dwarfs all others available, and with four columns attached to the wall, this
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 96 in W 156 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wall Units by William Watting for Scanflex, 1960s
By ScanFlex, William Watting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern modular two-tone wall units or shelving units. Design by William Watting
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 81.5 in W 42.13 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Large Sculptural Brass & Aluminum Candle Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural candle sconces in brass and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 12 in W 29.5 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Danish Tambour Wall Units
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Danish Tambour wall units
These unique floating wall cabinets offer space saving storage
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Teak
Pair of Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Etageres, Wall Unit or Book Shelves
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning transitional pair of matching shelving units from the 1970's. They feature burl wood
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Burl
Mid-Century Danish Teak Floating Wall Unit by Hansen Guldborg
By Hansen & Guldborg Møbler
Located in San Antonio, TX
top along with pair of door fronts, perfect as media unit. Inside there is is shelf on right with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Oak Freestanding Wall Unit Shelving/Bookcase by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance and functional design of the mid-century era with this exquisite
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 78 in W 32 in D 18 in
Italian Midcentury "Terrazzo" White Murano Glass Pair of Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, cool and large Pair of Italian "Terrazzo" White Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 16.54 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Waterfall Venini Style Wall Light Sconces Blue Murano Glass & Chrome 70s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Trensacq, FR
A pair of Paulo Venini-style waterfall wall light sconces.
Striking Murano glass cascades each with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 8.27 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Midcentury German Pair of Large Crystal Wall Sconces by Kinkeldey, 1960s
By Kinkeldey
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and large German midcentury crystal Kinkeldey wall sconces.
These wall sconces were made
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
H 10.24 in W 13.39 in D 5.91 in
Austrian Midcentury "Sierra" Ice-Glass Pair of Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
Each Wall Sconce is composed by three units of Ice-Glass blocks
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
Austrian Midcentury Pair of Ice-Glass "Fuente" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
were made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
Each Wall Sconce is composed by four units of Ice
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 7.88 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Midcentury Austrian Ice-Glass "Puck" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
Each wall sconce is composed by 2 units of Ice-Glass blocks
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 9.45 in W 10.04 in D 5.12 in
Sculptural Wall Lights, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of 'theatrical' wall lights, circa 1950. Curved steel backplate enameled in red with
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Burl Walnut Wall Unit Pieces w/ Interior Lights
By John Widdicomb, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice two part Mid-Century Modern wall unit display or curio cabinets.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Chrome
Italian Midcentury Clear Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning and lovely pair of Italian clear Murano glass leaf Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Versatile light by Gino Vistosi, 1970s, Wall Sconce, Ceiling Light, or Table
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Palermo, PA
Introducing the Versatile Gino Vistosi Light: Wall Sconce, Ceiling Light, or Table Light!
Prepare
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Scandinavian modern birch blonde tall 6 shelf bookcases wall unit
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid century Scandinavian Modern blonde birch wood shelf wall unit or open bookcases. Very
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Pair of Halophane Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Halophane Sconces. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the 1950s. Halophane glass
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Stilnovo sconces. Designed in Italy, circa the 1960s. All black enameled bow-tie wall lamps
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Giuseppe Rivadossi Pair of Cabinets in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
two pieces combined create a wonderful wall unit which offers plenty of storage space. A playful
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
Mid Century G Plan Oak Brandon Corner Storage Unit And Shelves, 1960s
By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme
Located in London, GB
A mid century G Plan Brandon corner unit with modular flanking trapezoidal shelf units. The three
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Oak
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Dunbar Bookcase Wall Units by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of bookcases designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960. Fully restored. Espresso
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
1970's Glass, Brass and Chrome Wall Light by Oscar Torlasco for Stilkronen
By Stilkronen, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Amsterdam, NH
then some. Coming in two parts, chrome and brass base units each support several curved stems adorned
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 11.82 in W 12.21 in D 5.12 in
Pair of Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs Wall Unit / Room Dividers
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in Deland, FL
Cabinet One- A coveted and exceptionally well built design by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs. The two part display cabinet is constructed from teak. The top bookcase portion h...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
H 70.5 in W 47.25 in D 17.75 in
Pair of Italian Free-Standing Wall Units in Walnut on Ebonized Plinth Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish freestanding wall units boasting bookmatched walnut veneer (ca. early 1970s, Italy). Each
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut, Plywood, Paint
H 65 in W 39.25 in D 23.5 in
Five Large Brass Gilded Pair of Palm Sconces, Maison Jansen Attribution
By J. Antony Redmile, Maison Jansen
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Important to avoid any confusion: Price listed is for the unit and there are a total of 5 units
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Metal
H 17.33 in W 18.9 in D 10.63 in
Cerused Oak Modular Wall Unit Shelving or Room Divider by Lou Hodges, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is mid-century modern marvel - a cerused oak modular standalone shelving unit, designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1960s Gilt Brass and Round Shaped Glass Sconces by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Lighting can be the statement piece of a room's design. These lights (4 units) are incredibly
Category
Mid-20th Century German Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Sconces Attributed to Hillebrand, Germany, 1950s
By Hillebrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
lacquered metal with details and reflector in brass.
Six units available, sold by pairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jose Zanine Caldas Pair of Mid-century modern BrazilianArmchairs Model "H"
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Barcelona, ES
JOSE ZANINE DE CALDAS (1919-2001).
Pair of armchairs model “H.”
Manufactured by Moveis Artísticos
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Velvet
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Style Wall Hanging Desk & Cabinets
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful 3 piece rosewood cabinet and hanging desk set to ad to your wall unit or create your
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Felt, Wood, Rosewood
H 18.5 in W 32.25 in D 15.5 in
Midcentury Pair of Tommi Parzinger Lightolier Silver Plated Torchiere Lamps
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this rare pair (2) of silver plated brass torchiere up lights by Tommi
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
H 19 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Vintage Czech Armchairs by Tatra, A Pair
By Tatra Pravenec, Frantisek Jirak
Located in High Point, NC
units, and for playful compact furniture that distinguish Czech design of the mid-20th century. The arms
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage Czech Armchairs by Tatra, A Pair
Located in High Point, NC
units, and for playful compact furniture that distinguish Czech design of the mid-20th century. The arms
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage Czech Armchairs by Tatra, A Pair
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in High Point, NC
units, and for playful compact furniture that distinguish Czech design of the mid-20th century. The arms
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet
By John Stuart, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice mid-century modern bleached or cerused chestnut wall units curio cabinets for John
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 82 in W 19 in D 32 in
Pair of Pine Wood Shelves by Maison Regain, France 1980s
By Maison Regain
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of handsomely crafted pine shelf units by Maison Regain. The pair can function both as stand
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
Pair 7.5' Tall Custom Mahogany Etageres Adjustable Shelves Dresser Drawers MINT!
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair 7.5' Tall Custom Mahogany Etageres Adjustable Shelves Wall Units Dresser Drawers MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Mahogany
H 90 in W 35 in D 15 in
1960s Upholstered Armchairs by F. Jirák for Tatra, a Pair
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in High Point, NC
František Jirák who is known for his striking case pieces and wall units, and for playful compact furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Antoine PHILIPPON & Jacqueline LECOQ Elegant Pair of Hanging Sideboards
By Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq
Located in PARIS, FR
ANTOINE PHILIPPON & JACQUELINE LECOQ
(1930-1995 and 1932-)
Elegant pair of wall units in cherry
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Formica, Cherry
H 22.45 in W 47.25 in D 17.7 in
1960s Boucle Upholstered Armchairs by F. Jirák for Tatra, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
František Jirák who is known for his striking case pieces and wall units, and for playful compact furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Bentwood
Gio Ponti, pair flamed wood Headboard, fitted bedside tables, Hotel Royal, 1955
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of headboards by Gio Ponti from the furniture of the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 127.56 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Vintage Hanging Bedside Tables in Wood with Drawer and Alabaster Shelf
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sold as a pair, these bedside nightstands, likely if rosewood, hang comfortably on the wall, and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Alabaster
H 10.25 in W 29.25 in D 13 in
1970s Verner Panton Attributed Pantonova Wire Cube Side Tables, a Pair
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century Verner Panton Pantonova wire cube for Fritz Hansen is raw yet elegant, industrial in
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
Matched Pair Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Chests with Rare Hanging Jewelry Box
Located in Buffalo, NY
" during the mid-20th century.
Vintage midcenury Paul McCobb Planner group dresser
Three-drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s Dressers
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1960s Czech Bentwood Armchairs by Tatra
Located in High Point, NC
František Jirák who is known for his striking case pieces and wall units, and for playful compact furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Bentwood
4 Cast Bronze Scroll shaped Door/ Cabinet handles by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in London, GB
textured details and chiselled edges
This is a rare opportunity to purchase 2 pairs of Paul Evans handles
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
these modular storage units, alongside a number of other movable pieces. Unique and timeless, conceived
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.12 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
these modular storage units, alongside a number of other movable pieces. Unique and timeless, conceived
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.12 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
these modular storage units, alongside a number of other movable pieces. Unique and timeless, conceived
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.12 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC20 Casier Standard by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
these modular storage units, alongside a number of other movable pieces. Unique and timeless, conceived
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 55.12 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
1960s German Peill & Putzler 'Artichoke' Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, GB
-century modern designs and employing up to 1,500 workers. Its table lamps, wall lights and chandeliers and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Foil
H 5.91 in Dm 11.03 in
34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR, 1861-63, KANSAS STATEHOOD, 2nd KY CAVALRY
Located in York County, PA
—usually present in flags of this design made during the mid-late 19th century—this is something I classify
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
H 29.5 in W 49 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Motoko Ishii Lamps for Staff, Germany
By Motoko Ishii, Staff Leuchten
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
A pair flush mounts, wall or table lamps by the Japanese designer Motoko Ishii for Staff Leuchten
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Lucite Hanging Bar
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
This one-of-a-kind bar made from French vanilla Lucite hangs from the wall. A pair of clear Lucite
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Lucite
Dyrlund Mid Century Rosewood Wall Unit, Pair
By Drylund
Located in Countryside, IL
Dyrlund Mid Century rosewood wall unit, Pair
Each unit measures: 34 wide x 17 deep x 70 high
This
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Style Midcentury Laminate Burlwood and Chrome Wall Units, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style midcentury laminate burlwood and chrome wall units - Pair
Each unit measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
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Mid Century Wall Units Pair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century wall units pair for your home. A mid century wall units pair — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are 170 variations of the antique or vintage mid century wall units pair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century wall units pair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century wall units pair, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mid century wall units pair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mazzega Murano, AVMazzega and Kinkeldey are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Wall Units Pair?
The average selling price for a mid century wall units pair at 1stDibs is $2,889, while they’re typically $392 on the low end and $38,000 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 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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