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Vintage Mid Century Modern Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Armchairs, easy chairs, side chairs.
Timeless, very nice modern Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern dining table from Charles Eames for Herman Miller in Rio rosewood. Central leg
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Eames Herman Miller Mid-Century Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern shell chair, makers mark on bottom.
Measurements
Category
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fire Tool Set, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff, Paul McCobb, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous mid-century sculptural fireplace tool set with warm patinated walnut wood, raw iron, and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Eames Mid Century Soft Pad Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames mid-century soft pad chair.
The chair measures: 22 wide x 20.5 deep x 39.5 high, with a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pear Shaped Sconces
By George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice pair of Mid-Century Modern light fixtures.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Eames Inspired Solid Wood Topped Mid-Century Pedestal Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century round dining table with thick teak top and chrome pedestal base. In original condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Molded Fiberglass Table in the style of Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Eames and the Zenith Plastics Company. The perfect table for any industrial or Mid Century collection .
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century High Back Aluminum Group Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
chairs in premium plush black leather with high-backs. An icon of Mid Century Modern design that
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 38 in. W 24 in. D 24 in.
Mid Century Teak Wood and Iron Bench
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Classic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bench. Made from warm patinated teak and iron. Good strong
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Wood and Chrome DCM Eames Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern ebonized wood and chrome chair by DCM Eames. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 21
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on both under the chairs.
An iconic and collectible chair and mid century modern staple.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Cabinet in Birch Sweden
By Alvar Aalto, Averskogs Industrier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century chest of drawers featuring four shelves of equal proportions on sled base. Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Style Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78097 Contemporary brown area rug with Retro Mid-Century Modern style 10'00 x 13'07. Warm and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Eames Style Fiberglass Shell Swivel Bar Stool, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of vintage Mid Century Eames style fiberglass shell seat swivel bar stools with fiberglass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Ray and Charles Eames Leg Splint for Evans Products
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century WWII leg splint created by Charles and Ray Eames for Evans Products Company, 1943
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Pozzi and Verga
By Pozzi & Verga
Located in Weesp, NL
Pozzi and Verga Mid-Century Modern chairs.
Beautiful sculptural black lacquered mid-century chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charles Eames Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Multi Color Compact Sofa Loveseat
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Charles Eames Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Multi Color Compact Sofa Loveseat Bench
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 35 in. W 72 in. D 26 in.
Eames Style Mid Century Bentwood Round Coffee Table
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames style mid century bentwood round coffee table
The table measures: 34 wide x 34 deep x 16
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bentwood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Eames Round Molded Plywood Coffee Table
By Luna
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Eames round molded plywood coffee table
Offered is a Vintage Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Server
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Server, Commode, Dresser recently lacquered in a wonderful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Eames Style Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Gray Mohair by Selig
By Selig
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Fantastic Mid Century Eames style lounge chair & ottoman by Selig, reupholstered in gray mohair.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Swivel Chairs, Ottoman, Seating Group
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames swivel chairs, ottoman, seating group
Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 38.500 in. W 24 in. D 25 in.
Pair of Mid Century Eames Style Lounge Chairs & Ottoman Selig
By Selig
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Eames style lounge chairs most likely by Selig. Chairs are in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Sideboard, Edmund Spence, Walnut, American
By Edward Spencer
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern dresser, sideboard, edmund spence, walnut, American
Fully refinished American
Category
Mid-20th Century Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 32.25 in. W 80 in. D 20.5 in.
Two Modular Coffee Tables, Red Black, France. 1970 Mid-Century Wood Mid century
Located in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
, mid-century,...
Perfect condition .
Large table: 100 x 55 x 35 cm
Small table 55 x 55 x 35 cm.
In the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in. W 21.66 in. D 21.66 in.
Mid-Century Modern Eames Rkr Rocking Accent Chair 1st Generation
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Modern Eames RKR wire rocking chair features orange bikini pads for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Style Game Table, Linen Wrapped, Backgammon
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer style game table, linen wrapped, Backgammon
Fine Mid-Century
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 29.250 in. W 34 in. D 24 in.
Pair American Mid-Century Scroll Lounge / Wingback Chairs, Boucle, Draper Style
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair American Mid-Century Scroll Lounge / Wingback Chairs, Boucle, Draper Style
Newly recovered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
H 36 in. W 31.5 in. D 31 in.
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Shell Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid century modern shell chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut DCW Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller mid century walnut DCW chair
The chair measures: 19.25 wide x 21.5 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Charles Eames Aluminum Group High Back Desk Chair, Herman Miller / Mid Century
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early Eames aluminum group tilt/ swivel desk chair on castors. Classic Mid-Century Modernist
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38 in. W 24 in. D 24 in.
Mid-Century Modern American Designer Tufted Ottomans, Stools, Walnut, Bouclé
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern American Designer Tufted Ottomans, Stools, Footstools Walnut, Bouclé
Pair of
Category
Late 20th Century Footstools
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 18.250 in. W 22.500 in. D 22.500 in.
Mid-Century Modern Dresser/Sideboard/Cabinet, American, Walnut, Brass Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern dresser/sideboard, American Designer, walnut, brass accents.
Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in. W 80 in. D 19 in.
Mid-Century Modern Eames 3 Tandem Sling Airport Bench for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames 3 tandem sling airport bench for Herman Miller
Iconic black leatherette
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Molded Plywood End Tables Magazine Racks Mint!
By Charles Eames, Sori Yanagi
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern molded plywood end tables magazine racks mint!
Eames era decor match
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman in the Style of Eames by Cofemo
By Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-century lounge chair and ottoman in the style of Eames by Cofemo.
Molded plywood and steel
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Freeform Tufted Bench, American Designer, Ebony Wood, Bouclé
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Tufted bench, American Designer, Ebony Wood, Bouclé
Boomerang shaped mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Benches
Materials
Wood
H 20.5 in. W 49 in. D 21 in.
Collection of Vintage Antique Mid Century Modern Radios Eames Etc. 1946-47
By Evans Products Company, Irving Harper, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Framingham, MA
Cool collection of designer mid century Tube Radio pieces, by Charles Eames, etc. Each piece has
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Dining / Conference Table, Burl Wood, Chrome, American, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern dining / conference table, burl wood, chrome, American, 1960s
A sleek and
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in. W 43.5 in. D 96 in.
Vintage German Herforder Teppiche Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78106 Vintage German Herforder Teppiche rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 06'05 x 09'08. Showcasing
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Swivel, Rolling Lounge Chairs, Baughman Style, Boucle
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern style swivel, rolling lounge chairs, Baughman style, Boucle
Comfortable mid
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 25 in. W 34 in. D 30 in.
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Bench / Daybed / Chaise, Chrome, Boucle
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style bench / daybed / Chaise, Chrome, Boucle
Organic form
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
H 22.5 in. W 52 in. D 23.75 in.
Six Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Dining Room Side Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in West Hartford, CT
present and accounted for. The wood is walnut.
Very good condition. Why not own an iconic mid century
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.25 in. W 21 in. D 20 in.
Mid-Century Weiman for Preview Cloud Sofa, Grey Suede, Kidney Shape
By Weiman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-century Vladimir Cloud ssofa for Weiman, Grey Suede, Kidney Shape, American
Iconic Mid
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Mid-Century FT30 Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950's
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This very comfortable mid-century side chair, model FT30, is designed by Cees Braakman.
It is
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Bouclé
Mid-Century Modern Nautilus Style Swivel Chairs, Kidney-Shape, White Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Nautilus Style Swivel Chairs, Kidney-Shape, White Boucle
Pair Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Red Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Red Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Handsome Mid-Century Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century large rosewood executive desk. The desk has a square chrome frame, rosewood floating
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square White Boucle Rocking Lounge / Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern square white boucle rocking lounge / swivel chairs.
Square form chic
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 33.5 in. W 34 in. D 33 in.
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Adrian Pearsall Style, American, Chrome, 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Adrian Pearsall Style, American, Chrome, 1950s
In a word
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 38.5 in. W 37 in. D 33 in.
Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Fiberglass Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1950s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage model DSS-N fiberglass chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in. W 22.64 in. D 21.46 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel Base, American, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, leather, steel base, American, 1980s
American
Category
Antique 1880s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.500 in. W 31 in. D 34 in.
Mid-Century Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs Pair
By Vitra, Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
in New York, A Mid-Century Modern masterpiece of the Eames era.
The upholstered biomorphically
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Oak
H 32.5 in. W 28.5 in. D 26.5 in.
Large Mid-Century Modern Eames Bent Walnut Leaf Floor/Table Lamp Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Large Mid-Century Modern Eames Bent walnut leaf floor/table lamp light sculpture
Good to Fair
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Style Lounge Chair, Ottoman, Boucle
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Style Lounge Chair, Ottoman, Boucle
Modernist Herman
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 48 in. W 35 in. D 31 in.
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Wave Chaise Lounge, Chrome, Tufted, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Wave Chaise Lounge, Chrome, Tufted, 1970s
Chic mid-century chaise
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in. W 27 in. D 55.5 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Slipper/Lounge Chairs, Harvey Probber Style, American
By Harvey Probber
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern slipper/lounge chairs, Harvey Probber style, American
Mid-Century
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 32 in. W 25.5 in. D 24 in.
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Midcentury Eames For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of midcentury eames is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct midcentury eames — often made from metal, aluminum and animal skin — can elevate any home. Midcentury eames have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Midcentury eames bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames each produced beautiful midcentury eames that are worth considering.
How Much are Midcentury Eames?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,495, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $50,000 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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