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Vtg Jansko Clear Sculpted Lucite Mid-Century Modern Yellow Vinyl Swivel Chair
By Jansko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Jansko clear sculpted Lucite Mid-Century Modern yellow Vinyl swivel chair. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in W 26.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Dining Chairs
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful set of 4
Mid century modern
Clear lucite dining chairs
On aluminum bases
With grey
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chair, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Side Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern side chair by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction, original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Maple
Set of 6 Hill Mfg Mid Century Modern Black Clear Lucite Sculptural Dining Chairs
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Black and Clear Lucite Sculptural Dining Chairs by Hill Manufacturing
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
H 46 in W 22 in D 24 in
Chairs 'Z' Pair Lucite Plexiglass Cantilever Gerrit Rietveld Mid-Century Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
to progress the minimalist concept of the ‘z’ chair into practical, stylish, seating for the modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 17.72 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-54-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Jeanneret. Each wooden part is authentic Mid-Century, each wooden part is originally from that chair. No
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
Mid Century Modern 8 Natural Haussmann chair, Robert&Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Dietiker, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
manufacturer which also helped develop the chair.
It is lacquered in clear natural color.
The wood is
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern 6 Natural Haussmann chair, Robert&Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Dietiker, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
which also helped develop the chair.
It is lacquered in clear natural color.
The wood is FSC
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Giotto Stoppino Chrome Chairs from 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of Giotto Stoppino chairs with chrome structure and original fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
European Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism established itself in the
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.65 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Organic Rattan Lounge Chair Egon Eiermann Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage organic lounge chair or side chair by Egon Eiermann 1952 Germany.
An
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 31.5 in W 35.63 in D 29.93 in
21st-Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs: Set of Six
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stylish and sophisticated. The early 2000s mid-century modern style of these chairs is evident in their
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Wood Lounge Chair with Upholstered Cushions, Europe 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
which enhances the smoothly curving look. The Mid-Century Modern style is generally more simplistic in
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
Set of 2 Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Denmark ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this pair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.34 in W 29.73 in D 24.41 in
Mid Century Modern Green Four Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from green lacquered beech and plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Four Red Beech Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from red lacquered beech and plywood 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
1950s Harvey Probber Slipper chair boucle solid brass legs mid century modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare offering from Harvey Probber. Very few examples have surfaced of this chair. Fully
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 27 in D 34 in
Set of 8 Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 8 mid century modern dining chairs features hardwood construction, original walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Scandinavian Mid-Century Pair of Easy Chairs, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of easy chairs is exemplary of the main ideals of mid-century modernism: the chairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
PP501 The Chair in Clear Oak with Cane Seat
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Vancouver, BC
material used in caning chairs is derived from the peeled bark or skin of the rattan vine native to
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rattan
Charlotte Perriand Three-Legged Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
shapes express its simplistic sophistication. Clear lines and a straightforward but well proportioned
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
SIX STUNNING PAGHOLZ WEST GERMANY MiD CENTURY MODERN STACKING DINING CHAIRS 6
By Pagholz
Located in GB
price
A good looking well made and decorative suite, made circa 1950’s they are pure Mid Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 19.49 in D 18.9 in
Italian Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
of tufted buttons on each chair.
The design was created in the golden days of Italian mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
wingback lounge chair is a prime example of form’s marriage to function.
With a clear preoccupation with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Dining Chair by Cor Alons, Gouda Den Boer Gouda, 1949
By Gouda Den Boer, Cor Alons
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Mid-Century Vintage Design chair made by Gouda den Boer in 1949.
Beautiful design by the important
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Bentwood
1960s Italian “Plia” Clear Lucite Folding Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1960s clear lucite and chrome "Plia" folding chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. Made in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Set of 8 Clear Lucite Chrome Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" clear lucite with chrome frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 Clear Lucite Black Frame "Plia" Italian Chairs for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed set of 8 "Plia" clear lucite with black frame folding chairs. This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Pierre Jeanneret / Eulie Chowdhury PJ/EC-SI-51-A Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Mid-Century, each wooden parts are originally from those chairs. No wooden parts got replaced
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Pair of signed clear lucite and chrome sling chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Kleinburg, ON
These chairs are stunning examples of the work of Charles Hollis Jones, a pioneer of Lucite and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 23.25 in W 24.75 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Club Chairs in Pierre Frey Chenille, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian club chairs enveloped in refined Pierre Frey chenille textile in the intriguing shade
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wood Dinning Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
timeless design with a clear influence of Scandinavian design from the Mid-Century Modern era.
Aksel
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 30.32 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and clear
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Modern Bubble Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Napa, CA
20th Century modern ball lounge chair.
The bubble chair was originally designed in 1968 by Eero
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-century Lounge Chair with ottoman by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
reflects the synthesis of form and function that is the hallmark of mid-century modern furniture. The chair
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3117 Clear Lacquer
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Experience Arne Jacobsen’s classic Series 7 chair with a swivel base and a shell in clear lacquer
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3187 Barstool Clear Lacquer
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Series 7 barstool is a beautiful, functional and urban extension of the classic Series 7 chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3187 Armchair Clear Lacquer
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Explore the iconic Series 7 chair with a functional swivel base. The four-legged stackable chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chairs: Elegance in Barrel Back Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite collection of eight vintage mid-century dining chairs, showcasing expert
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Hill House 1 Chair, Designed by Charles Rennie Machintosh, Italy 80s
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Lucija, SI
modernist character and in clear Japanese style. It is a modern classic.
It also stands out for its
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash
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H 55.52 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Arne Jacobsen Model 3107 Series 7 Clear Lacquer
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Series 7 comes in different veneers and finishes. All chairs are made of pressure moulded sliced
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3130 Grand Prix Clear Lacquer
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
at the Danish Museum of Art & Design in Copenhagen, in 1957. Later that year, the chair was displayed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergère Armchairs with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of mid-19th Century French Louis XVI giltwood bergère armchairs are versatile, classic
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery, Fabric, Beech
H 45 in W 31 in D 31 in
Sculptural European Modern Oak Lounge Chair, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, especially from the sides. The mid-century modern aesthetic, characterized by clean lines and just as clear
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century, Haussmann Armchair Uph, by Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
which also helped develop the chair.
It is lacquered in clear natural color.
The wood is FSC
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
mid-century interior.
Please note that the listed price, is the price per item.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Modern Sleek Easy Chairs in Chrome-Plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
mid-century interior.
Please note that we advise reupholstery before use. This item might contain
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Four Lucite Barrel Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
A great set of four Lucite barrel chairs. These fantastic chairs feature a heavy 3/8" thick molded
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Italian Modern Vico Magistretti Style Blonde Beech Wood Chairs -Set of 4
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Modern Vico Magistretti Style Blonde Beech Wood Chairs - Set of 4
Set of 4 modern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
6 French Mid-Century Dining Room Chairs Black Lacquer Hermès Colored Leather
Located in Salzburg, AT
6 chairs in a fantastic, concise design and clear lines, attributed to the French architect and
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 34.26 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
A Set of 4 BRUTALIST RUSTIC-MODERN MODERNIST "T" CHAIRS, by ARANJOU, France 1950
By Aranjou
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 4 "T" chairs of tribal inspiration, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Free-Form, carved
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Vintage Black and Clear Lucite High Back Sculptural Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 vintage black and clear Lucite high back sculptural dining chairs. Listing includes (2
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
H 46 in W 21.5 in D 23.5 in
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair with Metal Frame and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, aluminum, leather, Europe, 1980s
A sleek lounge chair designed according to the
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Lucite & Leather Desk Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern desk chair with clear lucite frame and leather cushion.
Please confirm location
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Acrylic, Lucite
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval
By Craft Associates, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Modern Furniture
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Specs: White Oak
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Set of Four Black and Clear Sculptural Lucite High Back Dining Room Chairs 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four black and clear Lucite sculptural dining room chairs, 1970s.Original thick transparent
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lucite
H 40.16 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Retro Modern Galerkin Design Swivel Chair with Attached Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Retro Modern Galerkin Design Swivel Chair with Attached Side Table Newly Upholstered in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Body Chairs by Jim Warren Pearl Dot 1979 Yoga Chair Slatted Ash Chair
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
individual requirements. The philosophy these chairs attempt to demonstrate only becomes clear through a
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 47.64 in W 19.3 in D 26.78 in
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1960s
These well-proportioned
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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Midcentury Modern Clear Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of midcentury modern clear chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct midcentury modern clear chairs — often made from plastic, lucite and metal — can elevate any home. There are 23 antique and vintage midcentury modern clear chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Midcentury modern clear chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of midcentury modern clear chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern midcentury modern clear chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made midcentury modern clear chairs over the years, but those made by Giancarlo Piretti, Fritz Hansen and Arne Jacobsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Midcentury Modern Clear Chairs?
Prices for midcentury modern clear chairs start at $383 and top out at $7,236 with the average selling for $2,014.
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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