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Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern, Eva Dining Room Set, Maple, Black Lacquer
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Eva Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA, circa
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
H 29.5 in W 67.5 in D 46 in
Vladimir Kagan Dining Room Set, Table, Chairs, Sideboard, Labeled, Copeland
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) The Kagan Family Copeland Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Lacquer
H 30 in W 67.75 in D 67.75 in
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Cream Dining Set – 3 Pieces
By Russell Woodard
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Spun fiberglass Russell Woodard indoor/outdoor dining set. Gorgeous table stands on 4 feet under
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28.5 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in
THOMASVILLE Pecan Mid 20th Century Modern MCM Dining Table Set with 6 Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern dining set by Thomasville. Made from pecan, or a similar nutwood. Dining
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Large Richard Meier Dining Set for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Meier
Located in Houston, TX
Richard Meier
Dining Set
Dining table, armchairs, 10 chairs
Knoll
USA, 1982
Maple
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Maple
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid-Century Modern Table/Chairs 5pc Set
By Thaden-Jordan Furniture Co.
Located in Thiensville, WI
Thaden-Jordan 1940’s Herbert Von Thaden Mid-Century Modern table & chairs 5pc set
• As designed by
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
H 29 in W 44 in D 32 in
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Sultana Dining Set, 1960s
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and stylish Mid-Century Modern "Sultana" dining set
By George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Formica, Bentwood
Vladimir Kagan, Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Maple, Lacquer, USA, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) The Kagan Family Copeland Dining Room Set, Vladimir Kagan
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 67.75 in D 60.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Eva Dining Table by Vladimir Kagan, Labeled Full Dining Set
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan (American, 1927-2016) Eva Dining Room Table, Vladimir Kagan Designs, Inc., USA
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
H 29 in W 67.5 in D 45.75 in
6 Brody Seating Company USA Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of 6 American tubular Chrome, Vinyl & Cord Cantilever Dining Chairs made by B. Brody
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.5 in W 20 in D 26 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern black leather dining chairs. Fully restored in an ebonized finish and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Inspired Hendrick Side Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Hendrick Side Chair Set of 8. This mid-century modern inspired dining
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Welded Polychromed and Patinated Steel "Skyline Dining" Table by Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Montreal, QC
Welded polychromed and patinated steel "skyline dining" table by Paul Evans. Welded signature and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 72 in D 42.25 in
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1970s
Solid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Dakota Jackson 'Wonder' Exotic Wood Dining Table with Six 'Puff' Chairs, Signed
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible exotic wood and leather dining set, which would also make an amazing conference
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 39.25 in W 22 in D 30 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Jens Risom Knoll Side Dining Room Chairs Model 666
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
Spectacular set of 10 beautifully, ebonized, dining room chairs model "666" of the "600" a model
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Custom Moderno Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 custom Moderno Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs by Carrocel. Classic Mid-Century
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Leather Dining Chairs by Gerald McCabe
By Gerald McCabe, Orange Crate Modern
Located in London, London
Set of six dining chairs
By Gerald McCabe
For Orange Crate Modern
Leather seats and backs
1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Six Solid Elm Dining Side Chairs, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Set of solid carved elm chairs, very fine joinery and patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 38.25 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Sculptural Craft Rustic Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Conant Ball
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern solid wood sculptural Craft rustic dining chairs. Early American style
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Set of Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in London, GB
A set of four original Norman Cherner pretzel dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA, in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Tomlinson of High Point, Set of Four Dining Chairs, USA, 1957
By Tomlinson
Located in Miami, FL
Chairs are marked with original patent information on the bottom of each chair. Chairs are in very good original condition. Very sound.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage patio set By Russell Woodard, flower and leaf pattern, table + 4 chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage mid century modern patio set by Russell Woodard
Flower and leaf pattern on both table and 4
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Dining Room Sets
Materials
Iron
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Mediterranean style dining chairs
By Henredon
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 44.75 in W 20 in D 23.5 in
Set of Six "Gazelle" Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber, USA 1960's
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Set of Six "Gazelle" Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber, USA 1960's – a captivating
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of EIGHT Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Legged Dining Chairs, USA, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Set of EIGHT Charles Hollis Jones designed Lucite and upholstered dining chairs, 1970s. Saturday
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.25 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of four dining chairs, made in the USA, circa 1950's , manufactured by Thonet. The chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Jens Risom Set of 12 Upholstered Oak Dining Side Chairs, USA 1960's
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
A set of twelve side chairs in oak and upholstery by Jens Risom.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Tommi Parzinger, Dining Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 8 mahogany and white fabric dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Edward Wormley, Dining Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six walnut and white fabric dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs
In the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
H 37.5 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Set of Two (2) Dining Chairs After Jens Risom in Oak, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
A solid and substantial set of 2 dining chairs after Jens Risom. Constructed from oak with the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Brutalist High Back Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding set of four Mid-Century Modern Brutalist high back side chairs or dining
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Resin
Set of 6 Norman Cherner Dining Chairs, Made by Plycraft, USA, 1963. 2 Arm Chairs
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
A set of six original Norman Cherner dining chairs, made by Plycraft, USA in the 1960s. Bentwood
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Patent Leather, Walnut, Plywood
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 23 in
Set of 4 Art Deco Dining Chairs by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, USA, 1940s
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 Art Deco dining chairs designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball in the 1940s. These
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
Design Institute of America Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern upholstered Parsons dining chairs
By Design Institute
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 39 in W 20.25 in D 28 in
Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern, Six Eva Dining Chairs, Lacquer, Maroon Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of Six Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern 'Eva' Dining / Side Chairs, Labeled
Vladimir Kagan
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
H 38 in W 21 in D 24 in
Walnut Extension Flip-Flap Dining Table, Folke Ohlsson Style, USA, c. 1960's
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Deland, FL
multitude of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary to Minimalism. Make it yours today and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 25 in W 43.25 in D 27.5 in
Set of Four '4' Dining Chairs in the Manner of Edward Wormley, USA, c. 1950's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
For your consideration is a sophisticated set of dining chairs in the manner of Edward Wormley. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32.5 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
6 mid century spindle back American modern walnut dining chairs black vinyl
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 mid century spindle back American modern walnut dining chairs black vinyl Upholstery seat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Set of Six (6) Walnut Dining Chairs in the Manner of Jens Risom, USA, c. 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
A well built design after Jens Risom, constructed from walnut and found in the original vinyl.
---Dimensions---
Width: 19 in / 48.26 cm
Depth: 21.5 in / 54.61 cm
Height: 30 in / 76...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Mastercraft Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dining chairs
By William Doezema for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
H 41.75 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
Set of 10 Custom Modern Dining Chairs in Grey Designer Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom modern dining chairs in grey designer velvet. Part of the hand crafted custom
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Cane Dining Chairs by Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Lane Furniture
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl
H 44 in W 21 in D 25 in
1960s Kitchen Dinette Set, Fiberglass Chairs, Turquoise, Round Table, USA
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Dinette Set, 2 Fiberglass Chairs and a round Dining Table with a Formica Top. The table has a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Homecrest Liberty Garden Collection, square table + 4 swivel rocking armchairs
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
Homecrest patio set, a great brand
name
Table and 4 swivel armchairs with original cushions
Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in
Handsome Set 6 Chrome Dining Chairs Mid-Century by Flair, style of Milo Baughman
By Flair, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Set of 6 dining chairs with heavy polished chrome frames, designed in the style of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 24 in
Mid Century Set of Four Thonet Cotton Felt Bent Ply Arm or Dining Chairs Labeled
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A timeless set of four arm or dining chairs by Thonet Park Avenue in New York City. The set of four
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 22.25 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 8
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of eight Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs - Set of 12
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of twelve Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Set of 6 Vitra EA107 Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames 'Mid-Century Modern'
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
alongside your dining room table.
Price is for the set of six, available are 4 sets so a grand total of 24
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of 4 Milo Baughman Style Chrome Highback Arm Chairs -- 1970s USA
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Nice set of 4 chrome highback arm chairs great for office or dining in the style of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Lucite Chromcraft Dining Set Tulip Glas Dining table & 4x leather Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This gorgeous dining set is manufactured by Chromcraft from USA.
It is a beautiful example of the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Leather Brno Dining Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
This set of 6 leather Brno dining arm chairs, vintage circa 1970s, has been completely restored
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of six Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll.
One of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid modern dining room sets usa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid modern dining room sets usa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid modern dining room sets usa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mid modern dining room sets usa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid modern dining room sets usa over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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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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