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Mid-Century Modern Desk by Derk Jan De Vries, Domus, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk by Derk Jan De Vries, Domus, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Desk in wood by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s
By Domus
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-century light wood desk by Derk Jan de Vries - Netherlands, 1960s.
It is an iconic and very
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Italian Armchair by Lio Carminati for Domus Nova, C.1960s
By Lio Carminati
Located in London, GB
Italian mid-century armchair by Lio Carminati for Domus Nova in painted bamboo, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 32.68 in W 47.64 in D 27.56 in
1970s Gaetano Sciolari Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Stilkronen
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilkronen
Located in Aci Castello, IT
the Mid-Century Modern movement. His designs often incorporated chrome and brass finishes, reflecting
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Mid-Century Domus Armchairs by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Madrid, ES
armchairs were conceived in a pure Mid-century style. The simple lines that make up the design of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Coat Hook Riviera Style, 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Vienna, AT
This Mid-Century Modern Riviera style rattan coat hook attributed to Franco Albini & Franca Helg
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilkronen
By Gaetano Sciolari, Stilkronen
Located in Aci Castello, IT
the Mid-Century Modern movement. His designs often incorporated chrome and brass finishes, reflecting
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian iconic mid century design single "Medea" chair. This fantastic chair is made of bent oak
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Melchiorre Bega Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century modern Melchiorre Bega side table with a carrera marble top, laquered wood pedestal and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mid-Century Table Lamp by Domus, 1960s
By Domus
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A wooden table lamp by Domus made in the 1960s. The body of the lamp is wood. The lamp has a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian "Cidonio" Stainless Steel and Glass Table by Cidue
By Cidue, Antonia Astori
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian "Cidonio" glass and steel table by Antonia Astori for Cidue. 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Murano / Venetian Glass Floor Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
glass blowers referenced their proud heritage with the creation of this early Italian Mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century White Lacquered Metal Pendant by Stilnovo Milano
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
warm and diffuse light effects. Perfect for every mid century modern dining room!
Literature : Catalog
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Mid Century Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliablue, 50's
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
plywood form. First advertised in Domus Issue 329 in April 1955, they have become an iconic piece of mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in the style of Arredoluce
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp in the style of Angelo Lelli for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Stilnovo Model "1135/2" Double Pendant Light, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
A fabulous and highly sought after Mid-Century Modernist Stilnovo model "1135/2" double ceiling
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 40.56 in W 17.72 in D 8.27 in
Mid-Century Carlo di Carli Gueridon, circa 1963, Italy
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Girona, Spain
STYLE: Mid-Century Modern (MCM) is a design movement in interior, product, graphic design, architecture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gueridon
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Table / Desk Lamp, Attr. to Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
An original, daring Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamp circa 1950 attributed to Arredoluce and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel, Steel
Le Corbusier LC, 14 Box Stool / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 10.63 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Triennale Lounge Chairs, Marco Zanuso Italy 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Triennale charis by Marco Zanuso circa 1951
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 20 in D 30 in
Ico & Luisa Parisi Large Italian mid-century sofa model 869, walnut, cream white
By Ico Parisi
Located in Barcelona, ES
cream white cotton.
The piece can be categorised as mid-century modern Italian.
Measurements:
182 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 71.66 in
Italian Mid-Century Pendant Light Attributed to Bruno Gatta fo Stilnovo, c.1950s
By Stilnovo, Bruno Chiarini
Located in London, GB
For sale a fabulous vintage mid-century Italian ceiling light, attributed to Bruno Chiarini for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 14.97 in Dm 5.91 in
A Mid-Century Writing Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Mid-Century writing desk. Mahogany and beech wood with three draws and lift up hinged top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Mid Century modern Poul Hundevad Rocking Chair
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Weesp, NL
Poul Hundevad rare mid century modern rocking chair
Extremely rare oak and canvas 1950s safari
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Mid-century Rocking Chair Mod. PS16, 1956
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg, Poggi
Located in Milan, IT
Franco Albini & Franca Helg for Poggi, Italian Mid-century Wooden Rocking Lounge Chair Model PS16
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 70.87 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sofa by Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with modern neoclassical influences by Gio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Patio Garden Chairs Roberto Mango Italy, 1950s
By Roberto Mango
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern pair of rattan or wicker vintage garden chairs or club chairs, which was
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 28.15 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Petite Disc Cabinet by Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Mid-Century Modern petite disc cabinet by Michael Van Beuren, made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculpture by Alessio Tasca, Italy, 1970s
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculpture by Alessio Tasca, Italy, 1970s
Designer Biography :
"Tasca
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Travertine Square Coffee Table by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century travertine square coffee table by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, 1970s.
Angelo Mangiarotti
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 10.63 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Benches / Stools Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern benches or stools attributed to Gio Ponti with hand cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 18.5 in W 15.75 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Isa Bergamo & Att Gio Ponti
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs / Armchairs or Bed-side
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 25 in D 29 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chairs Attr. to Gio Ponti, Model 512
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, stunning pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern armchairs or lounge or wingback or high
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 39.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Dining Chairs "Golem" by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1969
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black Lacquered wooden dining chairs Golem by Vico Magistretti, Italy 1969
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 49.61 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Modern Melchiorre Bega Style Buffet Beech Rosewood and Inlaid Maple
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A Melchiorre Bega per Vittorio Bega e Figli, Mid-Century Modern buffet sideboard credenza with
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Beech, Maple, Rosewood
H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Harvey Guzzini Metal and White Plexiglass Italian Chandelier, 1970s
By Harvey Guzzini, iGuzzini, Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century Guzzini metal and white plexiglass chandelier. Harvey Guzzini designed this
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in Dm 27.56 in
Gianfranco Frattini, Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Wooden Chairs, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful Set of 4 wooden chairs by Gianfranco Frattini, 1950s: a perfect Italian Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Chairs by
Located in London, GB
and easy to transport due to the convenient cut out design.
Bibliography, Domus 346, September 1958
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Italian Sofa by Lenzi Nello, 1954
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
shapes and the stunning red velvet make it a eye-catcher in your room. Documented in Domus 299, October
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Raffaella Crespi for Mobilia, Italy, 1960s
By Mobilia, Raffaella Crespi
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian mid-century design.
This pair feature uniquely shaped, slim legs that are held together by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Table by Sergio Mazza For Domus Competition - Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Girona, ES
top.
Design: Sergio Mazza for Domus Competition 1956,
Italy, 1956.
Bibliography: Domus 8336 11/1957.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 35.83 in
Mid-Century Modern Round Fontana Arte Mirror by Max Ingrand, Italy, 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Round Fontana Arte mirror by Max Ingrand, Italy, 1960s
Designer Biography
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Bamboo Dresser by Vivai del Sud, Italy
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Sud’s work has garnered international acclaim, with features in Domus, Casa Vogue and other major
Category
20th Century Italian Colonial Revival Dressers
Materials
Brass
J. Ormond Sanderson Straw Valley Pottery Mid-Century Modern Cubist Coffee Table
By Roger Capron, Jesse Ormond Sanderson Jr.
Located in St. Louis, MO
:
Courtesy of Author Jessie Ammons Rumbley of Walter Magazine :
The Triangle’s mid-century cultural
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
H 19.25 in W 34.25 in D 34.25 in
Mid-Century Rectangular Mirror Model 2014 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century Rectangular mirror model 2014 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Designer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
H 31.5 in W 23.04 in D 2.37 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Teak White Lounge Chair Domus by Inge Andersson
By Inge Andersson, Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist Domus lounge chair was designed by Inge Andersson for the Swedish manufacture
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Glass Coffee Table Attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy
By Max Ingrand
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century glass metal and brass coffee table attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte- Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
H 14.57 in Dm 32.68 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Articulating Floor Lamp, Vittoriano Vigano & Arteluce
By Vittoriano Vigano, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
Rare Italian Midcentury Articulating Floor Lamp in Red Enameled Metal, Synthetic Red Rubber and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Mod Lady Italian Armchair, 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Madrid, ES
, D.Baroni, A.Lucini & C, Milan, 1981
Domus, January 1953, Cover page. (please see IMAGE 16)
'Il Mobile
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi Italian Mid Century Set of Three Armchairs, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
its declinations so much so that the furnishings presented are defined by Gio Ponti in Domus as
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern Lady Italian Armchairs Edited by Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Madrid, ES
, illustrated.
'Arflex 51-81', pages 8,9,10, D.Baroni, A.Lucini & C, Milan, 1981
Domus, January 1953, Cover
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 35.04 in D 30.32 in
G. Veronesi Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair by ISA, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Perla model is one of the iconic chair designs of the Italian modern era. Bibliography: Domus n. 274
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 33.08 in D 28.75 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Mid-Century Modern Serie Eros Marble Italian Side Table
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Madrid, ES
from which you see the images.
Bibliography
Domus no. 319, June 1956; D. Bona, Mangiarotti, p. 37, Il
Category
Antique 1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
H 15.36 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Marco Zanuso Mid-Century Modern "Triennale Corner" Green Velvet Italian Sofa
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Madrid, ES
the influential design magazines Domus (1947-49) and Casabella (1952-54), taught architecture and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 78.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Mario Bellini Table Lamp Area for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Mario Bellini
Located in Barntrup, DE
influential architecture and design magazine Domus.
He has held countless art, design, and architecture
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Dilly Dally Mid Century Vanity Dressing Table by Luigi Massoni Poltrona Frau
By Luigi Massoni
Located in Rome, IT
condition. The two pieces can be easily moved thanks to wheels.
Published in:
- Domus n. 466, settembre
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Faux Leather
Italian Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist Bench by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian mid-modern / Minimalist bench resting on enameled metal legs with molded plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Steel
H 18 in W 49.75 in D 12.75 in
Pair of Italian MId-Century Modern Table Lamps, Attr. Gino Sarfatti & Arteluce
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of Italian Midcentury Modern Table or Desk or Bedside Lamps attributed to Gino Sarfatti
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 5.75 in W 4 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Loico Bookcase by Angelo Mangiarotti in White Carrara Marble
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Madrid, ES
.
Bibliography
Domus no. 319, June 1956; D. Bona, Mangiarotti, p. 37, Il Palazzo di Cristallo, 1988; I. de
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 59.06 in W 85.83 in D 11.82 in
Max Ingrand Round Blue Mirror Fontana Arte Model 1699, Mid Century Italy
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Vienna, AT
visible.
Diameter is 23.62".
Literature:
Quaderni Fontana Arte 2, 1962
Domus, no. 424, March 1965
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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Midcentury Domus For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic midcentury domus available at 1stDibs. A midcentury domus — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a midcentury domus, we have 1476 options in-stock, while there are 80 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury domus — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A midcentury domus, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury domus over the years, but those crafted by Gio Ponti, Cassina and Marco Zanuso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Midcentury Domus?
Prices for a midcentury domus can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $67 and can go as high as $228,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,414.
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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Mid Century Domus
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Bauhaus Kitchen Cabinet
20th Century Fiberglass Loveseats
Marco Zanuso Regent Chair
Regent Lounge Chair
Zanuso Regent Chair
Zanuso Regent Lounge Chair
European Fiberglass Loveseats
Borsani P32
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