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Set Italian Mid Century Collectible Medea 102 Wood Dining Chairs by Tagliabue
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
Set of 2 very rare and highly collectible "Medea" wood dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
$5,751 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Vintage Mid Century Table Bell Geisha Brass Wood Statue, Vienna Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
mid century collectible to display in your home.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
$560
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Original Charles & Ray Eames Mid Century Leg Splint in Molded Plywood, 1943
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stockholm, SE
produced by Evans 1943. A true mid century collectible piece perfect as a wall sculpture etc.
Height: 42
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plywood, Paper
$5,991
H 42.13 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Iconic Brionvega radio turntable, Italian Mid Century by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in Milano, IT
Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, two of the most famous Mid-Century Modern era designers, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Steel
$10,137 Sale Price
10% Off
H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 14.57 in
Sleek Parzinger Mid-Century Modern Laquered Mahogany & Maple Dining Table
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hopewell, NJ
leaves This rare mid century collectible table is a stunning art piece by an iconic designer.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
$3,800 Sale Price
81% Off
H 29 in W 72 in D 38 in
Sculptural "Arches" chair, Italian collectible, Memphis style, decorative dining
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
, specialized in interior decoration, furniture design and Mid-Century collectibles hunting. You can access our
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$757 Sale Price / item
74% Off
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Modern Swank Arrow Tie Bar Clip 1960s Collectible Jewelry
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s Swank Arrow Tie Bar Clip. Maker stamp present.
Dimensions: 3.5 L x .25 D x 3.16 thickness
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
$65
H 0.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.16 in
Wooden coat rack, Mid-Century style, 1950s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Appendiabiti in legno, stile Mid-Century, 1950, Italia. Legno scuro. Segni dovuti al tempo e
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century style bedside tables, circa 1950, Italy, Laminated wood frame.
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Comodini in stile Mid-Century, 1950 circa, Italia, Struttura in legno laminato. Presentano segni
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
$3,834
H 24.41 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Bright Yellow Murano Sculptural Bowl , perfect to decorate your coffee tables !
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Modern decorative bowl / vide poche in yellow Murano glass, beautiful hue of color and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
$546 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.37 in Dm 7.09 in
Vintage, Collectible, black Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
mid-century collectible design. Check out our storefront and website for a constantly updated
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Leather
$1,797 / item
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Bright Yellow Murano Glass , decorative piece
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural Yellow Glass - Modern Ashtray - Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern decorative bowl / vide
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
$1,246 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.56 in Dm 6.3 in
Vintage office chair, blue velvet 1970's
Located in Milano, IT
atelier, specialized in interior decoration, furniture design and Mid-Century collectibles hunting. You
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Massachusetts Institute of Technology Collectibles
Located in Riverdale, NY
Mid Century Massachusetts Institute of Technology Collectibles. Upgrade your legacy and clout with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Paper
Cowhide Juliette Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Aartselaar, BE
more architectural, sculptural, and mid-century collectible design pieces.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Oak, Cowhide
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Aartselaar, BE
architectural, sculptural, and mid-century collectible design pieces.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Foam
$5,691 / set
H 23.63 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Postmodern Tobia Scarpa Sofa with Upholstered Cushions Bastiano, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
other brand name rare mid century collectible pieces.
Additional information:
Materials: Fabric
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$5,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.5 in W 83 in D 32 in
Venini by Pierre Cardin, big Murano Glass Sculpture, Egg Sculpure, Italian 1960s
By Venini, Pierre Cardin, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Located in Milano, IT
trading relevant mid-century collectible design. Check out our storefront and website for a constantly
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,044 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9.45 in Dm 5.91 in
Organic Modern Stool Table Sculpture in Travertine - Urban Wabi Style
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
furniture design as well as sourcing and trading relevant mid-century collectible design. Check out our
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2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
$9,706 Sale Price
10% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Modernist Silver Spiral Bracelet in Style of Alexander Calder
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, wonderfully designed, and artfully crafted Mid-Century modern vintage spiral/swirl
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
$395
H 7 in W 0.75 in D 0.15 in
Metal coat rack, Italian manufacture, 1970s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Condition: Fair - Superficial marks
Materials: Painted Metal
Epoque: 1960
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Marble and wood floor hangers, 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Condition:
Good
Materials:
Marble, Wood
Epoca:
1960
Measures:
50x50x178 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Marble
Manifattura Italiana wall-mounted coat rack, 1960s
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
In the 1960s, Manifattura Italiana produced wall hangings that embodied the elegance and functionality of Italian design at the time. Featuring clean lines and high-quality materials...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gorgeous bedroom set that includes a dresser with mirror, highboy dresser, and small dresser. Rich walnut woodgrain is complemented by black sides and tops, along with circular met...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Metal
Hammered Metal Mid-Century Modern Infinity Pendant Necklace with Lodolite
Located in Warrenton, OR
Hammered Metal Mid-Century Modern Infinity Pendant Necklace with Lodolite
This is a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Metal
$230
H 3 in W 1.72 in D 0.2 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Inlay & Brass Belt Buckle by Moonscape
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage belt buckle in brass and wood with mid-century modern design by
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Mexican Sterling Silver Geometric Linked Choker Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid-Century Modern style. The thick sterling silver links are geometrically shaped in a stylized Aztec
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
$995
H 15 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Mexican Geometric Linked Chunky Bracelet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
-Century Modern style. The bracelet is composed of a series of geometrically stylized Aztec links with an
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
$699
H 8.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in
Mid Century Modern Kenneth Reid Buckle Dark Wood Thin Line Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage mid-century modern buckle belt by Kenneth Reid with dark woods
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Jensen Nightstand Bedside Table, Marble, Brass, by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Jensen Bedside Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Statuary Marble, Quartz, Travertine, Brass
$3,738 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Native American Belt Buckle Turquoise Ebony Cowboy Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
information on the maker. Modern Native American cowboy belt buckle.
Dimensions: 3 .13" W x 1.75" H x 1" D
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone
Bronze and Marble Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
The three-step black marble base is home to the bronze Mid-Century Modern sculpture by Irma Stoloff
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Corum Swiss 18K White Gold Mid Century Modern Ladies Women’s Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Modern and elegant 18K white gold watch by Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, Corum. This watch has a
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Modern Wallpaper Press
Located in Weesp, NL
Wallpaper press Mid-Century Modern.
Intriguing and beautiful object.
Measurements: H 58 x D
Category
Vintage 1960s French More Furniture and Collectibles
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian 18k Yellow Gold Leaf-Cluster Heart Brooch
Located in Shippensburg, PA
*Age: Circa 20th century
*Total Weight: 16 grams
*Condition notes: Excellent vintage condition, no
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
$1,700
H 1.25 in W 1.13 in D 0.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belt Buckle Exotic Wood Brass Copper Cowboy Western
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, mid-century modern exotic wood brass and copper vintage belt buckle
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass, Copper
$96 Sale Price
35% Off
H 1.5 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Solid Bronze Belt Buckle Wood Abalone Inlay Cowboy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1970s Solid Bronze Abalone Belt Buckle. Stamped by maker "D.S."
Dimensions: 3.25" W x 2.25" H x .38" D . It will fit a 1 3/4" belt.
Please visit take a l...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
$250
H 2.25 in W 3.25 in D 0.38 in
Contemporary Italian Sofa Bed by Spinzi, Green Fabric Upholstery, Bolts Details
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
trading relevant mid-century collectible design. Check out our storefront and website for a constantly
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$3,738 Sale Price
29% Off
H 25.6 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Unique Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of mid-century nightstands showcasing rich grain and clean modern lines. Each piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of mid-century nightstands crafted in solid walnut, showcasing warm grain and clean
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
French Modernist Armchair, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
appeal.
Perfect for collectors of mid-century modern furniture, lovers of vintage French design, or
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Fabric, Mohair
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking and sculptural, this vintage Lucite four-poster bed is a glamorous centerpiece in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. The transparent frame adds visual lightness while delive...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Rocking Elephant
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This stylized elephant is an original variation to the classical rocking horse.
It would be great fun for children to ride on its back (as you can see by its tail that has suffered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Modern Snooker Marker
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Snooker marker. Classic piece, made of dark wood, with vintage style details. It has three rulers numbered from 0 to 25, which allow you to monitor players' scores during the game. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome pair of MCM nightstands with clean modern lines and warm wood grain. Each features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full 1960s bedroom set with decorative black plaques and ornate gold leafing. Long and tall chest of drawers, bedside tables and queen size headboard.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Pal Kepenyes Choker Necklace Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Scapolite Gemstone
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
. Brutalist mid-century modern period. Mexico circa the 1970s. Unique designing brass with pink translucent
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass
$1,450
H 3.5 in W 15.25 in D 0.5 in
Mid Century Modern Vanleigh Nightstands 4 Drawer
By Vanleigh Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful streamline 4 drawer nightstand by Vanleigh for Albert Distinctive Modern Furniture. top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Starburst German Catchall
Located in Charleston, SC
Great minimalist colors in this ceramic ashtray/catchall. This is one from my personal collection, I hope you love it as much as I do. I love the starburst effect made in this on...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Hans Hansen Sterling Bracelet Bangle Danish Geometric, Mid-Century Modern
By Georg Jensen, Hans Hansen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare and well loved Minimalist Scandinavian 1970s modernist sterling silver hexagonal bangle. A seldom offered design, versatile, and comfortable with a strong flush clasp.
Size (...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.31 in W 2.87 in D 2.87 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Styled 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
to approximately 1960 and done in the Brutalist Mid-Century Modern style. The cufflinks are composed
Category
Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
$1,795 / set
H 0.5 in W 0.88 in D 0.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Designers
Located in New York, NY
An homage to the design pioneers who defined the Mid-Century aesthetic through their work in
Category
2010s Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Kenneth Reid Modern Brass Exotic Wood Stripe Belt Buckle New Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Urban Cowboy Striped Brass and Wood Belt Buckle 01 by Kenneth Reid, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dimensions: 2.63" W x 1.5" H x .63" D. Belt width 1 1/4"
Please...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
$175
H 1.5 in W 2.63 in D 0.63 in
Mid-century Modern Bedside Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern end tables with drawer and open cabinet storage. Great for the bedroom
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Vtg Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Figural Duck Rocker Bassinet Basket Crib
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wicker Rattan Figural Duck Rocker Bassinet Basket Crib Plant Holder
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
$495
H 35 in W 45 in D 16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Night Stands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic pair of mid-century walnut nightstands featuring warm wood tones, clean lines, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Diamante Evening Bag
By Paco Rabanne, Christian Dior, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
forward and current in style.
Mid-Century, Space Age, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal
Mahogany Mid Century Modern Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
This luxurious piece stands out with its custom-cast brass legs and hardware, adding a touch of sophistication and style.
The nightstand, finished in a refined Cambridge tone, featu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
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Midcentury Modern Collectables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of midcentury modern collectables for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique midcentury modern collectables was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 1322 antique and vintage midcentury modern collectables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Midcentury modern collectables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Midcentury modern collectables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Midcentury modern collectables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Carl Auböck and Werkstätte Carl Auböck are consistently popular.
How Much are Midcentury Modern Collectables?
Prices for midcentury modern collectables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, midcentury modern collectables begin at $50 and can go as high as $42,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,230.
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
Questions About Midcentury Modern Collectables
- What is midcentury modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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