Standing Desk
Located in London, GB
This Danish mid-century standing desk is a striking example of Scandinavian craftsmanship
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Standing Desk
Located in London, GB
This Danish mid-century standing desk is a striking example of Scandinavian craftsmanship
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Custom-Made Walnut Standing Flip Top Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern walnut flip-top secretary desk is a wonderful tall station to work at
Brass
$2,495
H 33.5 in W 28.5 in D 19.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Standing Desk Serving Table Bar Cart by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous serving table with shelf below (20 x 9.75) which can be now used as a standing desk. Great
Brass
$7,880
H 29.93 in W 84.65 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, 1960
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, Denmark, 1960s
Stainless Steel
$10,660
H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Jacob Kjær Mid Century Rio Rosewood Free Standing Writing Desk
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Freestanding Rio rosewood writing desk with beautiful grain designed by Jacob Kjær, Denmark 1950
Rosewood
$5,222
H 28.75 in W 60.24 in D 31.5 in
Exquisite Free-standing Danish Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arne Vodder, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite Danish Free-Standing Desk in teak. Designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Denmark
Teak
$21,909
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Standing Desk in Rosewood by Poul Nørreklit
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rosewood desk with plexiglass structure. The desk has 3 drawers with aluminum fronts and chromed
Rosewood
Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Dark Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner desk, stained oak, leather, France, 1960s. Corner
Leather, Oak
$16,700
H 29.53 in W 66.15 in D 29.53 in
Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
exceptional free-standing corner desk was crafted by the renowned designer Jules Wabbes during the 1960s. The
Metal, Chrome
Roll Top Standing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique and elegant lectern in walnut with a roll top cover and a single drawer.
Walnut
$10,204
H 47.25 in W 61.82 in D 33.08 in
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By Robert Propst, Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production George Nelson
Metal
1960s Large Exclusive Free Standing Palisander Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished - quality craftsmanship
Wood, Palisander
$5,200
H 47.25 in W 61.82 in D 33.08 in
Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By Robert Propst, Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Scandinavian pine desk by Andreas Hansen
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Pine Desk by Andreas Hansen – Vintage Danish Designer from Denmark
Pine
Bernt Peterson Double Drop Leaf Table Desk with Free Standing Return
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Bernt Peterson designed minimalist drop-leaf office table desk in oak. This is a substantial and
Oak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 53 in D 23.25 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Free Standing Teak Desk by Domino Mobler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Norcross, GA
Nice Mid-Century Modern teak desk. Made in Denmark. This is a free standing desk with a finished
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 53 in D 23.25 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk By Domino Mobler Free Standing
By Domino Møbler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic mid-century teak veneer desk by Domino Mobler. Featuring finished back and 6 clean
Teak
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 64.97 in D 32.29 in
Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"
By George Nelson
Located in Munster, DE
Large standing-height desk with matching chair by Herman Miller. Desk with lockable writing surface
Steel, Chrome
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 43.31 in
Free-Standing Executive Corner Desk Ico Parisi Style for MIM Roma, Italy, 1960s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is the very rare top of the line version of the executive corner desk in the style of Ico
Chrome
Carl Auböck Sculpture Standing #4069
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
Founded in the 19th century as a metal workshop for girdling and chasing, the traditional Carl
Brass
Vintage Red Kartell Standing Ashtray and Waste Basket
By Kartell, Gino Colombini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage red acrylic trash can or umbrella stand with a simple cylindrical form designed by Gino Colombini for Italian plastics manufacturer Kartell. Includes removable chrome ashtr...
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Small Standing Desk in Teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern small standing desk in teak with two drawers.
Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Free Standing Birch Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality one piece birch desk circa 1950. Single drawer above the knee hole, flanked either
Birch
Sold
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Free standing Mid century vintage desk German desk by Bähre Möbel, 1950s
By Studio Mignone
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Free standing Mid century vintage desk German desk by Bähre Möbel, 1950s Design year: 1950s
Walnut
Italian mid century free-standing vertical desk bookcase, 1960s
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
A sleek and highly functional mid-century Italian free-standing bookcase from the 1960s, inspired
Metal
Danish Oak Lectern Standing Writing Desk
By Morten Olsen & Son
Located in London, GB
A superb standing writing lectern desk. Constructed from quartersawn European oak with original
Leather, Oak
Standing Desk, Andreas Hansen, Hadsten, Denmark
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen
Located in London, GB
Danish mahogany standing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten, Denmark, 1980s. Flip top leather
Mahogany
1960s Midcentury Danish Free Standing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish desk dating from the 1960s. This is of superb quality and has many fine
Wood
1960s Midcentury Danish Free Standing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish desk dating from the 1960s. This is of superb quality and has many fine
Wood
1960s Midcentury Danish Free Standing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish desk dating from the 1960s. This is of superb quality and has many fine
Wood
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- The desk features eight drawers and in the back has storage compartment - This item was
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Free Standing Writing Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
The desk features lockable six drawers and has open storage space on the back side. This item was
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Free Standing Writing Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
The desk features nine drawers, one lockable drawer and has open storage space on the back side and
Teak
Free Standing Palisander Desk by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kurt Østervig 1912-1986. Freestanding desk made out of grained Palisander. Front with five drawers
Palisander
Standing Lectern Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, Denmark
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Danish oak standing ‘lectern’ writing desk. Lovely craftsmanship that you might expect
Oak
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
-Item was carefully refurbished.
Wood
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished.
Wood
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
-Item was carefully refurbished.
Wood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 46.86 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Mahogany free standing desk with two drawers, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Smaller freestanding Swedish Mahogany desk with two drawers and a rim around the desk top. The two
Brass
Sold
H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in
Pastoe EU01 Japanese Series Free Standing Teak Desk by Cees Braakman
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Minimalistic and stylish desk designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, the Netherlands in the
Metal
1960s Free Standing Rosewood Desk in the Manner of Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Seattle, WA
An unusual free standing Danish rosewood desk designed in the manner of Arne Vodder. Arne Vodder
Rosewood
Sold
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Gorgeous Model 67 Danish Rosewood Secrétaire Standing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Finn Juhl
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An elegant 1960s Danish rosewood secrétaire desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. The drop-down front
Rosewood
Sold
H 52.96 in W 29.93 in D 16.93 in
Standing Desk by Didier Rozaffy for Meubles Oscar, France, 1950's
By Oscar, Didier Rozaffy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare standing desk designed in 1950's by Didier Rozaffy for Meubles Oscar, France. Early edition in
Glass, Wood, Oak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
1960s Large Danish Free-Standing Executive Rosewood Desk with a Chrome Frame
Located in London, England
A very impressive 1960s well designed Danish free-standing rosewood desk. The grain of the desk is
Chrome
Sold
H 40.56 in W 44.1 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Pine Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri
By Andreas Hansen
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern free-standing desk made of pine, designed by Andreas Hansen. Featuring top
Leather, Pine
Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Tibergaard, 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Asaa, DK
mid-century modern free standing writing desk. Floating top in teak veneer with bevelled edges in
Teak
Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950s
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood desk by Erik Riisager Hansen 1950s Danish mid-century modern free standing
Rosewood
Sold
H 64.75 in W 48.75 in D 15.25 in
Mid Century MODERN Teak Danish Free Standing Bookcase + Pull Out Desk / WALL UNI
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase with Hidden Pull Out Desk, c. 1960's. This gorgeous piece
Teak
Sold
H 20.67 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Lovely Bronzed Tall Rochamp Ltd Free Standing Table Desk Lamp Mid-Century Modern
By Rochamp Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-Century Modern look It is of course used with a lovely vintage patina Dimensions Height 52.5cm
Hardwood
Sold
H 88.59 in W 80.71 in D 57.09 in
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
has no previous restoration and/or structural damages. It’s truly a masterpiece of mid-century
Stained Glass, Wood
Danish Styled Walnut Free Standing Wall Unit with Desk
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A three section walnut wall unit with center desk and drawers, three double door storage boxes with
Poul Cadovius Style Standing Bookshelf with Hidden Desk Top
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century Cadovius style standing bookshelf with hidden desk top. In original condition with
Metal
Sold
H 30.12 in W 68.51 in D 31.5 in
Exclusive Free-Standing Desk by Erwin Behr, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Behr, Erwin Behr
Located in Telgte, DE
Exclusive free-standing desk by Erwin Behr Mid-Century Modern, 1950s Beautiful organic design with
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 70.67 in D 35.83 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Free Standing Sculptural Desk in Oak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing desk, oak, brass, linoleum, Italy, 1950s This mid-century modern freestanding desk
Brass
Sold
H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in
Exquisite Free-Standing Danish Mid-Century Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite Danish free-standing desk in teak. Designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by
Teak
Andreas Hansen Danish Mid-Century Pine Desk & Desk Chair
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A Mid-Century Modern free-standing desk made of pine, designed by Andreas Hansen. Featuring top
Pine
Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
originates from Italy strongly resembles the work by the acknowledged master of Italian mid-century design
Brass
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished.
Wood
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
-Item was carefully refurbished.
Wood
Vintage Drafting Table Standing Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage drafting table standing desk Versatile mid century oak drafting table or standing desk
Oak
Unique Italian Sculptural Free Standing Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
according to the midcentury design principles that were in vogue in the fifties. The desk bears witness to
Brass
Sold
H 29 in W 53 in D 26 in
Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Teak Free Standing Executive Desk with 6 Drawers
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Seattle, WA
desk is made of teak and free standing thanks to the finished back side with open storage space books
Brass
Sold
H 43.31 in W 64.97 in D 32.29 in
Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"
By George Nelson
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large standing-height desk with matching chair by Herman Miller. Desk with lockable writing surface
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Danish Standing Writing or Drafting Teak Desk
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This drafting desk can also be used a hostess station, standing desk, or podium. The angled top
Teak
Midcentury Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller Standing Desk
By Herman Miller, Bruce Burdick
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Herman Miller Burdick standing or reception desk. A rare Bruce Burdick standing work or reception
Composition, Aluminum
Sold
H 28.75 in W 60.24 in D 29.53 in
1960s Arne Vodder Teak Free Standing Writing Desk for H.P. Hansen, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, H.P. Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- The desk features six drawers and in the back has storage compartment. - This item was carefully
Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in
EU02 Japanese Series Free Standing Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Black Teak
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Large EU02 Japanese series desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Rare EU02 model with only
Metal
Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Tibergaard, 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern free standing writing desk. Floating top in teak veneer with bevelled edges in
Teak
Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood desk by Erik Riisager Hansen 1950s Danish mid-century modern free standing
Rosewood
Superb Scandinavian Desk
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Hansen, Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Mid-Century Modern free-standing desk made Cherry with a likeness of teak wood, designed by
Cherry
Ello Mid Century Free Standing Walnut Bar Desk Wall Unit Shelving
By Ello Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ello mid century free standing walnut bar desk wall unit shelving. Shelf measures: 27.75 wide x
Walnut
Sold
H 41.75 in W 63.75 in D 36 in
Rare Herman Miller Action Office Standing Desk and Drawing Table, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Robert Propst
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A rare and hard to find Herman Miller - Action Office standing desk and drawing table, circa 1960s
Aluminum
$4,201
H 31.11 in W 61.03 in D 35.44 in
Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Custom made handcrafted shop counter or desk in a boomerang line with vertical slats at the front which emphasizes the curve of the arch even more, on the inside one side with 3 slid...
Oak
Unavailable|$9,351 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Castiglioni Large Viscontea Style Cocoon Italian Pendant Light
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "Viscontea" style cocoon pendant in fabulous conditions. This charming chandelier was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni and produced Italy. In pristin...
Metal, Steel
20th Century Italian Coat Rack
By Ico Parisi
Located in Denton, TX
Italian design hall tree with a glass shelf for your hat over mahogany stained hardwood compass legs and faux black crocodile leather with brass hooks for hanging coats.
Brass
$6,362 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Spectacular Wood Desk, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional and spectacular French Art Deco wood desk. Two drawers in facade, circa 1930.
Chrome
Desk and Stool by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1938
By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte
Located in Hellouw, NL
The name Gio Ponti needs little introduction to the design-loving public. This architect, designer and visionary stood at the cradle of modern Italian design. His countless projects ...
Rosewood
$4,441 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$1,428Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 28.35 in
Bureau vintage Marcello Gacita et Pierre Tiberi pour Rodet verre fumé, plexiglas
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 70, design de Marcello Gacita et Pierre Tiberi pour les éditions Rodet, plateau rectangulaire aux coins arrondis en verre fumé, piétement design en forme de...
Smoked Glass, Plexiglass
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.76 in W 31.7 in D 14.97 in
Oak Art Deco Modernist Magazine Rack by Frits Spanjaard, 1920s
By Frits Spanjaard, L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Amazing and rare Art Deco Modernist magazine rack. Design by Frits Spanjaard for L.O.V. Oosterbeek. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak veneered frame...
Macassar, Oak
$6,300
H 30 in W 71 in D 17.5 in
Narrow modular/ reversible/ Minimalist Desk in Two Tone Wood and Nickel
Located in New York City, NY
French Art Deco slim and streamline unusual desk in two tone wood with side storage compartment, polished nickeled bronze banded surround and matching pole support. The side structur...
Nickel
$481Sale Price|74% Off
H 38.59 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Markington, GB
sought after unusual Secretary in teak with locking roll-top door, a selection of small drawers and storage compartments as well as a hidden pull-out black worktop. Also features thr...
Teak
Art Deco Desk / Vanity
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dark brown mahogany wood desk with Art Deco hardware. Attributed to Ralph Lauren for office or bedroom use. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Mahogany
Guglielmo Ulrich elegant walnut writing desk
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-z85 Guglielmo Ulrich Elegant walnut writing desk with beautiful floor cross and 4 shaped drawers, bronze handles. Manufacturing ca. 1940. 132x55xh75
Walnut
$6,242
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Desk With Drawers And Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneer, Plated Metal, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-century desk with six drawers on one side and a bookshelf on the other. Rosewood veneer and bent metal feet, Germany, circa 1960
Metal
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.
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