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Vintage Model of Danish Mid-Century Corner Chair
Located in New York, NY
addition for a collector of miniature chairs and a generally appealing decorative accessory do to its
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Rush Seat Bent Wood Corner Chair MINT!
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen rush seat bent wood corner chair MINT!.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Teak, Braid, Oak, Rope
H 28 in W 19 in D 19 in
Harvey Probber Cubo Corner Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Original corner segment from Harvey Probber's Cubo sectional seating group.
Original plush velour
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Neoclassic Carved Wooden Corner Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
A very charming and besutifully carved and crafted wood corner chair with its aligator shaped seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Wood & Fabric High-Back Mid Century Chairs from Minotti, Set of 2
By Ezio Minotti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pair of side chairs was produced in Italy by Ezio Minotti around 1950. The chairs are made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 48.82 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Antique 20th Century Set of two brown French Arts & Crafts Bobbin Corner Chairs
Located in Casteren, NL
Discover a set of antique Bobbin chairs that captures the essence of mid-19th century France. These
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
H 29.53 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Pair of White Shell Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique sleek design, this pair of vintage chairs styled after Hans Wegner is sure to stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Side Chair - Scandinavian Faux Leather Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish side chair made of hand crafted polished Teakwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
No Reserve
H 26 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
20th Century Yellow Swedish Sheepskin Lounge Chair - Vintage Scandinavian Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish lounge chair with a backrest that is supported by metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Fur, Walnut
No Reserve
H 36 in W 34.5 in D 31.5 in
Occasional Chair by Genevieve Dangles, 1950
By Christian Defrance and Geneviève Dangles
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Mid-century, modernist occasional chair by Genevieve Dangles-Christian Defrance for Burov, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Metal
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Tilburg, NL
. Great as a corner chair, as a bedside chair or just as a decorative chair next to a painting or artwork
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Brass
20th Century Danish Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Teakwood Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of Scandinavian lounge chairs featuring slightly curved
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
No Reserve
H 36.5 in W 25 in D 35.5 in
Teal Eero Saarinen Style Dining or Cocktail Chair in Velvet
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch, mid-century modern dining or cocktail chair. Designed in a style reminiscent of Finnish
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Single Large Vintage Sculptural Walnut Center, Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian sculptural center chair made of hand crafted polished
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 53.25 in W 23.25 in D 28.5 in
1960s Jens Risom Sculptural Floating Lounge Chairs, a Set
By Jens Risom
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a Mid-Century Modern, gorgeous pair of lounge chairs by Jens Risom
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of Fabrizio Corneli "Leave" Chairs, 1986
By Fabrizio Corneli
Located in Madrid, ES
An exceptional pair of Fabrizio Corneli 1986 "Leave" chairs. Collection pieces.
Iron sheet and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Ninfea folding side chair made of hand crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
No Reserve
H 30 in W 21.75 in D 32 in
20th Century Black American Plycraft Set of Four Dining Chairs by Norman Cherner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage Mid-Century Modern America set of four Pretzel dining chairs made of hand crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood
No Reserve
H 32 in W 25 in D 21 in
20th Century Italian Driade Pair of Jansky Walnut Side Chairs by Borek Sipek
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage late Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of Jansky side chairs made of
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 16.25 in
Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Classic Vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM chair.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Brown "Egg" Armchair in Bouclé, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid-century french lines on this ''egg" chair upholstered in brown bouclé, on four conical
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mario Bellini 932 Quartet Module
By Mario Bellini, Atelier International
Located in Chicago, IL
manufactured by Atelier International c. 1960s, Italy. There is a tear on one strap and general vintage wear. Please see photos for reference
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Leather
Conant Ball Midcentury Maple and Cane Back Armchair
By Conant Ball
Located in Asheville, NC
Solid maple and cane back armchair designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball. Good overall condition and structurally sound and sturdy construction featuring a clean cane back with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Cane, Maple
Four Vintage Modern Corner Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four unique corner chairs in pink and purple upholstery. Framed on walnut wood with triangle
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pr. Mid Century Corner Lounge Chairs by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Super chic pair of triangular lounge chairs, attributed to Ficks Reed. The chairs feature a wrap
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of chairs upholstered club chairs from the Mid-20th Century. These vintage arm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Frieze Upholstered Modified Slipper Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern coral frieze upholstered modified slipper chair with round
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slipper Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut slipper chairs designed by Kroehler in the United States, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Chairs in White Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden chairs in white wrought iron, 1960s
Set of 4 garden chairs in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Dining Chairs in Teak
By Alf Aarseth
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Set of 6 Scandinavian chairs in teak model 145 by Alf Aarseth for Gustav Bahus & Eft. Assises
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Chairs
Materials
Teak
Antique Gilded Corner Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Gilded Corner Chair
Dimensions. 22 W ; 22 D ; 29 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mocha Colored Velvet Club Lounge Chair Style Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern mocha colored velvet club or lounge chair in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 38 in W 33 in D 33.5 in
Wonderful Milo Baughman Circular Satellite Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful oversized circular chaise, cuddle style chair by Milo Baughman. Perfect for that cozy
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid century, modern printed cowhide folding safari chair
By Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century printed cowhide folding safari chair. This wrought iron chair base forms a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
20th Century Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern Teakwood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of small side chairs made of hand crafted Teakwood, in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 14.5 in D 16 in
Italian mid century modern set of different wicker and black metal chairs 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern set of six different wicker and black metal chairs, 1960s
Set consisting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Modern to Post-Modern Purple Striped Multi-Piece Modular Club Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome mid-century modern to post-modern purple striped multi-piece modular club chair. Beautiful
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 28 in W 34 in D 32.25 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden Chairs and Table in White Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Garden chairs and table in white wrought iron, 1960s
Garden set
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclè Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
smooth, but forms sharp corners. The wood used is very durable and offers excellent stability. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
1980s Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern flat bar chrome lounge chairs. With flat chrome arms and round supports
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Leather Two Lounge Chairs and Ottoman 1960
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage pair of lounge chairs or armchairs with ottoman from patinated treated
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 36.23 in W 33.08 in D 34.26 in
Mid Century Modern Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Mobler, c1970s
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with the iconic elegance of this vintage mid-century modern Falcon chair
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Beech
H 32 in W 30 in D 16.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-D Kangaroo Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is not only a fantastic piece, it’s a design icon. Finally, it’s one of the most famous
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Beautiful Italian Mid Century peasant chair made of oak
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, very rare Italian Mid Century rustical chair made of oak.
Great elaborate processing and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
24 Georg Kofoed Style Mid-Century Modern Ebony Dining or Side Chairs
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Stamford, CT
are needed from this long and hard to find set of twenty-four. Mid-Century Modern at its peck. This
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Satin, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Set in Hardwood & Caning, Celina, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
of mid-century modern, french country or rustic environment. A beautiful set like this, will add a
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 42.1 in W 18.1 in D 22 in
Italian mid-century modern wood and forest green velvet chair with armrest, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and forest green velvet chair with armrest, 1960s.
Chair with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Tricoteuse Corner Chair, France, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A rare Guillerme et Chambron Tricoteuse lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. Edition Votre
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of George 2nd Walnut Side chairs
By Modern Georgian
Located in Sherborne, GB
corner with lower stretcher rail. The chairs are of good scale, been 21 inches wide at the front, they
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-A Kangaroo Chair / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
from my perspective it's the best piece of all.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Chair by Horst Romanus Wanke, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
you can fill a corner.
The chair was produced by furniture manufacturer Wilhelm Benze in Germany.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian mid century wood and dark grey fabric chair with armrests, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Scandinavian mid century modern wood and dark grey fabric chair with armrests, 1960s.
Small
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 25.6 in W 16.93 in D 20.08 in
Set of two sleek mid-century lounge chairs, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This set of mid-century Scandinavian lounge chairs is a paragon of the design principles that have
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Armchair by Eero Aarnio for Mobile Italia, 1970s
By Eero Aarnio, Mobel Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Black Metal Armchair by Eero Aarnio for Mobile Italia, 1970s.
Due to its
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century High-Back Walnut & Leather Chair, Niels Koefoed Style, USA, c. 1960
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Deland, FL
chair this piece can easily blend against a multitude of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 42 in W 18 in D 22 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Nicos Zographos Lounge Chairs
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs
1970s
Designed by Nicos Zographos.
Elegant swivel lounge
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ico & Luisa Parisi Rare Set of Six Mid-century Modern Velvet Dining Chairs, 50s
By Ariberto Colombo, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Cantù, set of six rare rosewood dining chairs. Sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-59-A Pair of Kangaroo Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
National Museum in Oman in 2023.
Authenticity: These are authentic Mid-Century pieces from Chandigarh
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 22.05 in W 23.82 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Lounge Chair by Karl Erik Ekselius for Pastoe, 1960s
By Pastoe, Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Schagen, NL
Mid-Century Modern ounge chair, easy chair or armchair, Designed by Karl Erik Ekselius for Pastoe
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Midcentury Modern Corner Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury modern corner chair you’re looking for. A midcentury modern corner chair — often made from fabric, wood and plastic — can elevate any home. Find 99 options for an antique or vintage midcentury modern corner chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury modern corner chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A midcentury modern corner chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made midcentury modern corner chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Corner Chair?
Prices for a midcentury modern corner chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $36,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,596.
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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