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Charles Hollis Jones Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Mid-Century glass top coffee table with chrome stretchers and solid Lucite legs. A great
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Neoclassical Style Acrylic Clock
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Acrylic Clock.
This beautiful mid century modern acrylic or lucite desk clock
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Jones Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sacrificing style. Beautiful Mid-Century piece makes the perfect addition to any modern interior. Please
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Bent Lucite Mid Century Modern Piano Vanity Window Bench
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bent Lucite Mid Century Modern Piano Vanity Window Studio Made Bench
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Stand or Cart
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern Lucite stand or cart. Post modern vibe to this minimalist cart. Use as a bar
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Two Mid-Century Two-Sided Lucite Vanity Table Mirrors
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two American Mid-Century Modern two-sided vanity table mirrors in the style Charles Hollis Jones.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Acrylic, Lucite
Two Mid-Century Two-Sided Lucite Vanity Table Mirrors
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two American Mid-Century Modern two-sided vanity table mirrors in the style Charles Hollis Jones.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Acrylic, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Triple Dresser
By Daniel Jones
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Triple Dresser. Featuring a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Brass and Glass Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Harvey Probber, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice actual brass (not plated) base glass top Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Folding Collapsible Lucite Base Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Dining Table
By Karl Springer, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Folding collapsible lucite base glass top mid century modern dining table.
Innovative hidden
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Jones Designed End Table, 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern Charles Hollis Jones designed end table, 1950s. Lucite with brass corner
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Lucite
Charles Hollis Jones Mid-Century Modern Brass & Lucite Round Glass Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charles Hollis Jones Mid-Century Modern brass & Lucite round glass coffee table. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lucite X Base Glass Top Rectangle Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite X Base Glass Top Rectangle Coffee Table
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Charles Hollis Jones Style Mid-Century Modern Lucite Coat Rack, Valet Stand
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Mid-Century Modern freestanding Lucite coat rack, coat stand, clothes tree from the Golden
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Lucite
H 43.63 in W 17.75 in D 10 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Glass Pedestal Cocktail Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern heavy Lucite and glass pedestal coffee table in the style of Charles
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid Century Charles Hollis Jones Round Lucite Brass Side End Lamp Table Stand
By Charles Hollis Jones, Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Charles Hollis Jones Round Lucite Brass Side End Lamp Table Stand MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Charles Hollis Jones Style Coffee Table Lucite Nickel Corners Mid-Century Modern
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
glass top sits on the frame.
Mid-Century Modern classical design timeless and chic.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 18.5 in W 48.25 in D 32.75 in
Mid-Century Oval Thick Glass Top Lucite Brass Base Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-century oval thick glass top lucite brass base coffee table. Atr. Charles Hollis Jones.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-century View of Piazza Del Popolo
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century view of Piazza del Popolo. Large pastel and gouache on paper of the obelisk with lions
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Mid-Century Modern Long Rectangular Lucite Base Glass Top Coffee Table MINT!
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Long Rectangular Lucite Base Glass Top Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid Century Modern Lucite Base 40" Glass Top Round Coffee Table MINT!
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Lucite Base 40" Glass Top Round Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
5-Tier Lucite and Glass Mid-Century Modern Étagère Shelf Wall Unit
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and glass tall narrow shelving unit étagère.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Octagonal Lucite Base Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Round Coffee Table Mint
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Octagonal Lucite base glass top Mid-Century Modern round coffee table mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern c1970s Clear & Frosted Stacked Lucite Blocks Base Table Lamp
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern c1970s Clear & Frosted Stacked Lucite Blocks Base Table Lamp MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
H 33 in W 6 in D 6 in
Lucite Base Round Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Gueridon Occasional Dining Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lucite Base Round Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Gueridon Occasional Dining Table Gueridon.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gueridon
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid Century Modern Lucite Glass Rosewood Etagere Shelf aftr Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite, Glass, & Sculpted Rosewood Etagere attributed to Charles Holiis
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
H 79 in W 26 in D 16 in
Lucite and Aluminum Mid-Century Modern 5-Tier Etagere Vitrine Shelving Unit
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 5-tier Lucite and glass etagere. Possibly designed by Charles Hollis Johnes.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Italian Mid Century Modern Tall & Narrow Chrome & Glass Etageres MINT!
By Charles Hollis Jones, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Tall & Narrow Chrome & Glass Etageres MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
H 78 in W 26 in D 14 in
Charles Hollis Jones Style Mid Century Square Lucite Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Hollis Jones style mid century square lucite coffee table
Table measures: 34.5 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Elegant pair of mid century cockatoos by T.J Jones
Located in Ipswich, GB
Elegant pair of mid century cockatoos by T.J Jones having a quality pair of cockatoos perched on a
Category
20th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bent Lucite Two Tierr Square Side Table Stand Mid Century Modern Mint!
By Charles Hollis Jones, Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bent Lucite Two Tierr Square Side Table Stand Mid Century Modern Mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bent Lucite Compact Benches on Wheels Clean!
By Charles Hollis Jones, Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bent lucite Compact Benches on Wheels Clean!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Bent Lucite Studio Crafted Mid-Century Modern Tea Bar Cart on Wheels MINT!
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern bent lucite cart with folding handle
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Lucite
Lucite "Ice Crystals" Base Rectangle Glass Top Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Neal Small Design Studio, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lucite "Ice Crystals" base rectangle glass top Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 18 in W 48 in D 30 in
Mid Century Modern Set of Three Clear & Smoked Lucite Wine Racks Stands
By Charles Hollis Jones, Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-century modern lucite and smoked lucite wine racks stands.
16x12x24 - 1 piece
11x12x15 - 2
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Tissue Box in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Lucite tissue box in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1970s. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
H 3.75 in W 11.25 in D 6.25 in
Lucite X Shape Base Glass Top Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Table MINT!
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lucite X Shape Base Glass Top Mid Century Modern Console Sofa Table MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Lucite & Gold Gilt Metal Serving Tray Cart Ice Bucket Mint!
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern lucite & Gold Gilt Metal Serving Tray Cart Ice Bucket MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 28 in D 14.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Translucent Lucite & Polished Chrome Cut Out Chandelier
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized in Italy, circa 1970. It features a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
H 20.75 in W 28 in D 28 in
Long Mid-Century Modern Brass and Lucite Coffee Table after Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive Mid-Century Modern coffee table features thick beveled glass and two-tier brass and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 17 in W 60 in D 30 in
Bent Thick Heavy Lucite Side Z Dining Side Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Charles Hollis Jones, Neal Small Design Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
1" Thick bent thick heavy lucite side z dining side chair Mid-Century Modern mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Charles Hollis Jones "Box" Coffee Table C.1960
By Tri-Mark, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Francisco, CA
.
An original mid-century Charles Hollis Jones "Box" coffee in nickle and glass. The glass slides into
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lucite Chrome and Glass Side Tables - a Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Burton, TX
This pair of unique Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptural lucite Chrome and Glass Side Tables are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Brass Lucite Round Glass Charles Hollis Jones Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern brass Lucite round glass Charles Hollis Jones coffee table. Item features three
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century American Lucite & Chrome Coffee Table Style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American Modern lucite and chrome rectangular glass topped coffee /end table in
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Chrome
H 20.75 in W 28 in D 24 in
Lucite & Brass Base Glass Top Console Sofa Table Mid-Century Modern Mint
By Charles Hollis Jones, Neal Small Design Studio
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lucite & brass base glass top console sofa table Mid-Century Modern mint
Glass measures 1/2'' in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid Century Molded Bent White Acrylic Lotus Petal Flower Table Lamp MINT!
By Karl Springer, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
1970s Mid Century Molded Bent White Acrylic Lotus Petal Flower Table Lamp MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
H 28 in W 22 in D 22 in
Charles Hollis Jones Mid Century Brass and Lucite Octagonal Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Hollis Jones mid century brass and lucite octagonal coffee table.
Coffee table measures
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Lucite Snail Base Square 3/4" Thick Glass Top Coffee Table Mid Century Modern
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lucite Snail Base Square 3/4" Thick Glass Top Coffee Table Mid Century Modern
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
H 17 in W 42 in D 42 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Tissue Box in the Style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern lucite tissue box in the style of Charles Hollis Jones, circa 1970s. The piece
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Large Mid Century Modern c.1970's Lucite Brass Glass Top Rectangle Coffee Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Mid Century Modern c.1970's Lucite Brass Glass Top Rectangle Coffee Table
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 48 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modernist Lucite and Chrome Dining Table by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
"This stunning Mid-Century Modernist Lucite and Chrome Dining Table is by Charles Hollis Jones and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.25 in W 74 in D 44.25 in
Charles Hollis Jones Mid Century Glass and Lucite Base Dining Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Hollis Jones mid century glass and Lucite base dining table
This table measures: 72 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chrome Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Charles Hollis Jones Lucite chrome Mid-Century Modern coffee table base. Item features 4
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...
Materials
Chrome
H 16 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid Century Italian Modern Faux Bamboo X-Base Long Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!
By Charles Hollis Jones, John Mascheroni, Le Corbusier, Gavina, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Italian Modern Chrome Faux Bamboo X-Base Glass Top Long Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 15 in W 48 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Black and Clear Acrylic Tray Tables on Stand
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Chicago, IL
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Modern
Style After: Charles Hollis Jones
Table Shape: Rectangular
Period
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Charles Hollis Jones Mid-Century Modern Acrylic & Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
. The Lucite is in very good condition and has only minor crazing.
Great Set for a Mid-Century Modern
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.5 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clear Lucite Scroll Coffee Table Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern clear lucite scroll coffee table after Charles Hollis Jones. Item
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
H 12.5 in W 31.5 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Side Table in the Manner of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite Arches side table in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. Circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Waterfall Bench Stool With Faux Snake Skin Upholstery
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite stool with faux snake skin upholstery. Elegant and chic, this gleaming
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
H 17.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.1 in
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Midcentury Jones For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of midcentury jones available for sale. Each of these unique midcentury jones was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, lucite and metal. There are 1599 antique and vintage midcentury jones for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of midcentury jones available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Midcentury jones made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made midcentury jones over the years, but those made by Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing Co. and Cera are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Midcentury Jones?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,902, while they’re typically $81 on the low end and $165,728 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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