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Forma Brazil Rosewood Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Forma Brazil
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant pair of minimal lounge chairs by Forma Brazil, crafted of Brazilian rosewood in new full
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 8 Rosewood ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Lucio chair is an icon of Brazilian design, made with a solid wood structure, originally
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
H 31.42 in W 18.04 in D 19.22 in
Percival Lafer Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Countryside, IL
Percival Lafer Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair
This lounge chair measures: 36 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid century rosewood lounge chair by Gelli, Brazil 1950s
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in ECHT, NL
Fully restored mid century modern lounge chair. Made by Gelli industry de móveis in the 1950s.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Set of Six Rosewood Estrutural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid Century, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
To compose light seats, Tenreiro used thin wooden sticks in some of his chairs. One of these pieces
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
H 35.16 in W 17.45 in D 20.67 in
Rosewood Chair, Carlo Fongaro, 1950s, Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in New York, NY
This charming chair in solid rosewood was designed by the Italian-born furniture designer Carlo
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Set of Brazilian Rosewood and Straw Dining Chairs. Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
The set of six Brazilian Mid-Century Modern dining chairs are made of rosewood (Jacaranda) and cane
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
H 32.09 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Forma Brazil Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood dining chairs by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte, 1957, Brazil. In the manner of
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood Sling Chair & Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sculpted solid rosewood sling chair and ottoman from Brazil circa early 1960s. This example has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Brazilian Modern Rosewood and Leather Sling Chairs by Novo Rumo
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Brazilian rosewood and leather sling dining chairs designed for novo rumo after Jorge Zalsupin
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Magnificent Rare Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare 2nd generation Brazilian Rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Houston, TX
exquisite testament to mid-20th-century design. Comprising a hardwood framework elegantly juxtaposed with a
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 37.8 in
Brazilian Rosewood Chairs by FAI 'Fatima Arquitetura Interiores', Midcentury
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
Designed by FAI, modern Brazilian chairs made of Rosewood, with nubby fabric.
Made in Brazil, in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 35.83 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Previously reupholstered in white leather. Rosewood frames. Foam is hard.
Price is for
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Four Danish Solid Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Bruno Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 4 Mid-Century rosewood dining chairs, 1958, Denmark. Handcrafted from solid Brazilian
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare piece of Brazilian modern design, the "presidencial" lounge chair with arms was designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1950s Kofod-Larsen Brazilian Rosewood Danish Pickett Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
cushion a bit dingy. Imported from Denmark by Selig.
Chair measures:
W 29.75 x D 27.75 x seat H 16 x arm H
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 29.75 in D 27.75 in
Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores 'FAI', 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
This set of six Rosewood chairs was manufactured by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Beautifully crafted from solid Brazilian Rosewood, this Mid-Century Modern lounge chair is clearly
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Chair with Armrests by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian Rosewood, marble, leathers, and national fabrics in its manufacture.
This chaur is in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 24.22 in
Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by FAI 'Fatima Arquitetura Interiores', 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
These charming Rosewood were designed and produced by the Brazilian company Fatima Arquitetura
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 32.01 in W 19.1 in D 18.51 in
Jean Gillion Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Tijuca Lounge Chair
By Italma, Jean Gillon
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Designed by Jean Gillion for Italma of Brazil in the 1970s, this 'Tijuca'' lounge chair features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 8 ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Lucio chair is an icon of Brazilian design, made with a solid wood structure, originally
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
H 31.42 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
Set of 6 ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Lucio chair is an icon of Brazilian design, made with a solid wood structure, originally
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
H 31.42 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in
"Masp 7th Abril" Chair, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1947, Mid-Century Brazilian
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
This iconic chair was designed by the Italian-born Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 34.45 in W 18.12 in D 23.04 in
Eight Móveis Decorações Tássini Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs
By J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 8 Minimalist Brazilian rosewood dining chairs designed by Vittorio Tassini for Moveis
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Jacaranda & Leather Cantu Chairs, c 1959 Brazil, Signed
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important set of six (6) Jacaranda Rosewood 'Cantu' dining chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Granite
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
Eames Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair And Ottoman
By Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970's Mid-Century Modern Eames Brazilian rosewood and leather lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 8 Rosewood Cane Chairs, Branco & Preto, 1952, Brazilian Midcentury
By Branco & Preto, Luiz Pássaro
Located in New York, NY
interior architecture and modern furniture. The dining chair has a structure in solid Rosewood with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
H 32.88 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Rare NV45 Easy Chair in Brazilian rosewood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model NV 45 - Rare easy chair in Rio rosewood (Brazilian rosewood) and new, light 'Savak' wool with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Six Rosewood and Cane Dining Chairs, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This set comprises six chairs produced in the 1960s, with authorship still in research by our team
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 32.56 in W 17.64 in D 19.22 in
Solid Brazilian Rosewood Planks Adjustable Sling Chaise Lounge Chair Carved
By Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavy Solid Brazilian Rosewood Planks Adjustable Sling Chaise Lounge Chair Carved
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Wonderful Percival Lafer "S-1" Leather Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Percival Lafer rosewood and leather S-1 lounge chair. Lafer's S-1 design features
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Set of 8 Rosewood and Cane Chairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
These Cane Chairs made in solid Rosewood were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 36.23 in W 18.71 in D 19.3 in
Jean Gillon Jangada MCM Brazilian Rosewood Leather Lounge Chairs Ottomans - Pair
By Jean Gillon
Located in Countryside, IL
Jean Gillon Jangada Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 36.5 in W 40 in D 41 in
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Cane, 1950s, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
breathtaking chairs are made of solid rosewood, with slatted backs and cane seats.
As with other pieces
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Ole Wanscher Brazilian Rosewood Danish Rocking Lounge Chair
By France & Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Brazilian rosewood rocking chair designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Daverkosen, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood PE Jorgensen Danish Dining Chairs
By Farso Stolefabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by P.E. Jorgensen for Farso Stolefarik, 1955
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Jangada lounge chair with ottoman by Jean Gillon - Mid Century Modern - Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in Zandhoven, BE
origin: Brazil
Period: 1960-1979
Style: Mid Century Modern
Materials: Rosewood, nylon, leather
Color
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Nylon, Rosewood
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 41.34 in
Set of 8 Rosewood and Cane Chairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
These Cane Chairs made in solid Rosewood were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Cane, Wood
H 36.54 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Jorge Zalszupin's Presidential Lounge Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
, topped with Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood veneers in an unusual bentwood design.
Zalszupin's innovative
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 49 in D 31 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Chair in Caviuna Rosewood and Leather
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s modernist ladder-back chair executed in Brazilian rosewood with leather seat, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.75 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores 'FAI', 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
This set of eight Freijo wood chairs was manufactured by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 37.52 in W 18.82 in D 21.42 in
Fabulous Brazilian Rosewood Jean Gillon Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Probel
By Jean Gillon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Brazilian rosewood Jean Gillon Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Probel. This set is in
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 35.5 in W 33 in D 35 in
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chattanooga, TN
atmosphere of this rare and iconic chair.
Jean Gillon, Jangada Armchair, rosewood, nylon rope, leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Rope
H 32.75 in W 35 in D 41 in
Pair Jorge Zalszupin lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Brazilian Rosewood
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Pair of Jorge Zalszupin Presidential Lounge Chairs. Brazilian Rosewood frames with the
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Brazilian Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
MØBLER, circa 1960s. Sculptural frames in Brazilian rosewood with beautiful graining, original fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Liceu de Artes e Officios Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Oakland, CA
Liceu de Artes e Officios lounge chairs handcrafted from solid Jacaranda in a sculptural form with
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs, Brazil, 1976, Signed
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous restored pair of 'S-1' cognac-color leather lounge chairs by Brazilian designer
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 33.75 in
Pair of Solid Rosewood Chairs with Armrests by Brazilian Company Casulo, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This pair of gorgeous chairs with Armrests are made in solid Rosewood and leather, and was produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Faux Leather
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Danish Modern Armchair in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
6 Mid-century Rosengren Hansen Rosewood Danish Dining Chairs
By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Møbelindustri
Located in Oakland, CA
, Denmark in 1958. The elegant set of six chairs feature sculpted solid Brazilian rosewood frames; lightly
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Percival Lafer MP-75 Lounge Chairs w Rosewood Buckles, 1970 Brazil, Set of Four
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in the 1970s. This rare set of four (4) lounge chairs which feature Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 31 in
CLassic Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Eames Lounge Chair & Ott Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
luxuriously soft and comfortable design. Frame showcases the gorgeous Brazilian rosewood selection, Deep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 32.5 in D 36 in
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
truly astonishing. These chairs were conceived according to Tenreiro’s principle that Brazilian
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Cane by Alexandre Rapoport, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this pair of midcentury modern chairs made in Brazilian Rosewood, known as
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
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H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli dinner chairs with spine feet Brazil 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
own company Fábrica de Móveis Giesse in Brazil, 1950. These chairs truly embody rarity and
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair/Ottoman by Percival Lafer in Suede Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Belmont, MA
Percival Lafer (Brazilian, b. 1936) Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, c. 1965, rosewood frames with
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
H 27.5 in W 35 in D 28 in
1960s Modern Rosewood Leather Club Chair Brazilian Style of Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Club Chair.
Elegant wood grain. New cushion in black Faux Leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Vronka" Rosewood Midcentury Armchair by Brazilian Designer Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1962 by Sergio Rodrigues, the “Vronka” armchair was made of solid Rosewood structure
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of midcentury Brazilian rosewood chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct midcentury Brazilian rosewood chairs — often made from wood, rosewood and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of midcentury Brazilian rosewood chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of midcentury Brazilian rosewood chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern midcentury Brazilian rosewood chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made midcentury Brazilian rosewood chairs over the years, but those made by Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues and Jean Gillon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,800, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $82,000 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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