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Pair of 1950's Italian Enameled Copper Door Pulls
Pair of 1950's Italian Enameled Copper Door Pulls

Pair of 1950's Italian Enameled Copper Door Pulls

By Paolo di Poli

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of large and visually striking 1950's Italian door pulls in hefty fired enameled copper aka

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Red Glass Door Handle Pair for Push & Pull Double
Red Glass Door Handle Pair for Push & Pull Double

Red Glass Door Handle Pair for Push & Pull Double

Located in London, GB

A pair of double door handles, push and pull, square textured vibrant red cast glass with mat

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Large Clear Glass Door Handles Pair, Round Push & Pull
Large Clear Glass Door Handles Pair, Round Push & Pull

Large Clear Glass Door Handles Pair, Round Push & Pull

Located in London, GB

Pairs of round double door 1960's push and pull handles in clear glass with subtile wave relief

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Door Handle in Petrified Wood and Bronze Push Pull
Door Handle in Petrified Wood and Bronze Push Pull

Door Handle in Petrified Wood and Bronze Push Pull

Located in London, GB

Solid pertrified wood slice push and pull door handle in a refined organic pattern in a range of

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Belgian Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti
Vintage Belgian Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti

Vintage Belgian Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti

By Juliette Belarti

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

shape on aluminium metal. European Belgian Mid-Century Modern single door handle, circa 1960s. $ 1450

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Architectural Pairs of pink Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles
Architectural Pairs of pink Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles

Architectural Pairs of pink Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles

Located in London, GB

A pair of oval double door push and pull handles in clear glass with swirls of old pink and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Rose Quartz and Bronze Push Pull Door Handle, Circa 1970
Rose Quartz and Bronze Push Pull Door Handle, Circa 1970

Rose Quartz and Bronze Push Pull Door Handle, Circa 1970

Located in London, GB

Rose Quartz and Bronze push and pull door handle, a unique piece made from a semi precious stone in

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Bespoke Elongated Tubular Push & Pull Brass 1960s Double Door Handles
Bespoke Elongated Tubular Push & Pull Brass 1960s Double Door Handles

Bespoke Elongated Tubular Push & Pull Brass 1960s Double Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Two pairs of elongated push & pull tubular bronze door handles. They are bespoke 1960s and came

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Three 1950's Italian Door Pulls with Abstract Expressionist Design
Three 1950's Italian Door Pulls with Abstract Expressionist Design

Three 1950's Italian Door Pulls with Abstract Expressionist Design

Located in Hanover, MA

We have three of these chic mid-century Italian door pulls made of melamine with cast brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Square Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design
Square Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design

Square Bronze Push-Pull Door Handle with Raised Abstract Design

Located in London, GB

A square push-pull door handle with raised abstract design made of cast bronze. Mid to late 20th

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Juliette Belarti
Vintage Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Juliette Belarti

Vintage Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Juliette Belarti

By Juliette Belarti

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

tile faced entry door pull handle. Mid-Century Ceramic Door Pull handle. Great bright colors

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Architectural Push Pull Door Handles and Letterbox with Crater Relief
Architectural Push Pull Door Handles and Letterbox with Crater Relief

Architectural Push Pull Door Handles and Letterbox with Crater Relief

Located in London, GB

of the doors. The Moderns have a large collection of different designs and shapes of bronze door

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Pair of Push Pull Door Handles Relief of Waves
Bronze Pair of Push Pull Door Handles Relief of Waves

Bronze Pair of Push Pull Door Handles Relief of Waves

Located in London, GB

Two square cast bronze door handle, letter box and key holder with surface with strong relief like

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Architectural Pairs of Pink Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles
Architectural Pairs of Pink Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles

Architectural Pairs of Pink Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Two sets of oval double door push and pull handles in clear glass with swirls of old pink and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Double Pair of Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square
Double Pair of Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square

Double Pair of Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square

Located in London, GB

Double pair of square bronze push and pull door handles and matching bell with central horizontal

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1950's Italian NickelPlated Brass Door Pulls  x2
Pair of 1950's Italian NickelPlated Brass Door Pulls  x2

Pair of 1950's Italian NickelPlated Brass Door Pulls x2

Located in Hanover, MA

We have two pair of 1950's Italian door pulls in the form of highly stylized modernist wings made

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti 1960s
Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti 1960s

Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti 1960s

By Juliette Belarti

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

ceramic door handle rectangular shape on aluminium metal. European Belgian Mid-Century Modern single door

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Square Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles and Letterbox
Pair of Square Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles and Letterbox

Pair of Square Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles and Letterbox

Located in London, GB

Two architectural push and pull square cast bronze door handle with matching letterbox fine linear

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Basket Relief
Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Basket Relief

Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Basket Relief

Located in London, GB

) suiting the thickness of the doors. The Moderns have a large collection of unique door handles available

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Diamond Relief
Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Diamond Relief

Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze in Diamond Relief

Located in London, GB

) suiting the thickness of the doors. The Moderns have a large collection of unique door handles available

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Spiral Relief
Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Spiral Relief

Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Spiral Relief

Located in London, GB

supplied) suiting the thickness of the doors. The Moderns have a large collection of unique door handles

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with deep Relief
Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with deep Relief

Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with deep Relief

Located in London, GB

supplied) suiting the thickness of the doors. The Moderns have a large collection of unique door handles

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Relief Ring
Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Relief Ring

Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Relief Ring

Located in London, GB

door with two long standard bolts (not supplied) suiting the thickness of the doors. The Moderns have

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Rectangular Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Tree Relief
Rectangular Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Tree Relief

Rectangular Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Tree Relief

Located in London, GB

of the main plate; Height 17.5-Width 12.5 cm. The Moderns have a large collection of unique door

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Rectangular Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Spiral Relief
Rectangular Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Spiral Relief

Rectangular Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Spiral Relief

Located in London, GB

main plate; Height 21.5-Width 16 cm. The Moderns have a large collection of unique door handles

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Architectural Large Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle with Medieval Torch
Architectural Large Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle with Medieval Torch

Architectural Large Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle with Medieval Torch

Located in London, GB

Regal bronze push & pull door handle in the shape of a medieval torch with crown creates a stunning

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Architectural Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Cubist Relief
Architectural Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Cubist Relief

Architectural Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Cubist Relief

Located in London, GB

thickness of the doors. The Moderns have a large collection of unique door handles available, in bronze

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Curvaceous Relief
Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Curvaceous Relief

Round Push and Pull Door Handle in Bronze with Curvaceous Relief

Located in London, GB

) suiting the thickness of the doors. The Moderns have a large collection of unique door handles available

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti
Vintage Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti

Vintage Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti

By Juliette Belarti

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

shape on aluminium metal. European Belgian Mid-Century Modern single door handle, circa 1960s. THe

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Belgian Tile Faced Vintage Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti
Belgian Tile Faced Vintage Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti

Belgian Tile Faced Vintage Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti

By Juliette Belarti

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

door handle rectangular shape on aluminium metal. European Belgian Mid-Century Modern single door

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Belgian Vintage Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti
Belgian Vintage Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti

Belgian Vintage Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle by Artist Juliette Belarti

By Juliette Belarti

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Architectural door pull by Belgian ceramic tile artist Juliette Belarti. Vintage midcentury Belgian

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square with matching Bell
Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square with matching Bell

Architectural Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle Square with matching Bell

Located in London, GB

Pair of square bronze push and pull door handles and matching bell with central horizontal border

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Murano Sommerso Glass Push and Pull Door Handles with Chrome, Circa 1970
Murano Sommerso Glass Push and Pull Door Handles with Chrome, Circa 1970

Murano Sommerso Glass Push and Pull Door Handles with Chrome, Circa 1970

Located in London, GB

Push and pull door handles in solid glass hand blown Sommerso Murano attributed to Seguso Vetri d

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Pair Faux Gold Tortoise Heavy Brass Pulls Two Door Credenzas Dresser Mint!
Pair Faux Gold Tortoise Heavy Brass Pulls Two Door Credenzas Dresser Mint!

Pair Faux Gold Tortoise Heavy Brass Pulls Two Door Credenzas Dresser Mint!

By John Stuart Inc.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Faux gold tortoise heavy brass pulls two

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Cabinet With Pull-Up Door Made In Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s
Cabinet With Pull-Up Door Made In Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s

Cabinet With Pull-Up Door Made In Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

embodies these principles, making it a valuable addition to any home that appreciates mid-century modern

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Los Castillo Lapis Lazuli , Malachite, bronze Inlay Silver Plate Fish Door Pulls
Los Castillo Lapis Lazuli , Malachite, bronze Inlay Silver Plate Fish Door Pulls

Los Castillo Lapis Lazuli , Malachite, bronze Inlay Silver Plate Fish Door Pulls

By Los Castillo

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning matched pair Los Castillo Stylized "Fish" Door Pulls .....Lapis Lazuli , Malachite, bronze

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver, Bronze

Four Doors Black Lacquer Faux Finish Brass Hardware Pull Credenza Dresser Server
Four Doors Black Lacquer Faux Finish Brass Hardware Pull Credenza Dresser Server

Four Doors Black Lacquer Faux Finish Brass Hardware Pull Credenza Dresser Server

By James Mont, Karl Springer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern oriental style black lacquer faux finish brass hardware server credenza cabinet

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's
Pair of Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's

Pair of Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Enhance the elegance of your doors with this exquisite Set of 2 Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Pulls Walnut Side End Table
Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Pulls Walnut Side End Table

Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Pulls Walnut Side End Table

By Heritage-Henredon, Tomlinson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid Century Modern Round Top Hexagon Two Door Cabinet Base Brass Ring Drop Pulls Walnut Side End

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

9 Drawers Two Decorative Doors Solid Brass Buckle Drop Pull Rolled Edges Dresser
9 Drawers Two Decorative Doors Solid Brass Buckle Drop Pull Rolled Edges Dresser

9 Drawers Two Decorative Doors Solid Brass Buckle Drop Pull Rolled Edges Dresser

By American of Martinsville, Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

9 Drawers Two Decorative Doors Solid Brass Buckle Drop Pull Rolled Edges Dresser MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Round Cylinder Shape Two Doors End Lamp Tables Stands Pull Out Trays
Pair of Round Cylinder Shape Two Doors End Lamp Tables Stands Pull Out Trays

Pair of Round Cylinder Shape Two Doors End Lamp Tables Stands Pull Out Trays

By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Round Cylinder Shape Two Doors End Lamp Tables Stands Pull Out Trays MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair Square Marble Top 2 Door Nightstands End Tables Large Decorative Pulls Mint
Pair Square Marble Top 2 Door Nightstands End Tables Large Decorative Pulls Mint

Pair Square Marble Top 2 Door Nightstands End Tables Large Decorative Pulls Mint

By James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair square marble top 2 door nightstands end tables large decorative pulls brass feet tips mint.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Five Star Shaped Door Pulls in Brass & Stone by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's
Five Star Shaped Door Pulls in Brass & Stone by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

Five Star Shaped Door Pulls in Brass & Stone by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Enhance the elegance of your doors with this exquisite set of Five Star Shaped Door Pulls by Los

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Brass

Diamond Shape Door Front Horse Shoe Shape Brass Drop Pulls High Boy Dresser MINT
Diamond Shape Door Front Horse Shoe Shape Brass Drop Pulls High Boy Dresser MINT

Diamond Shape Door Front Horse Shoe Shape Brass Drop Pulls High Boy Dresser MINT

By John Stuart, John Widdicomb, Mastercraft, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Diamond Shape Door Front Horse Shoe Shape Brass Drop Pulls 6 Drawers Shelves Compartment High Boy

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Cast Aluminum Large Door or Gate Pulls in the Style of Frank Lloyd Wright
Cast Aluminum Large Door or Gate Pulls in the Style of Frank Lloyd Wright

Cast Aluminum Large Door or Gate Pulls in the Style of Frank Lloyd Wright

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

A pair of cast aluminum large door or gate pulls. The pattern is reminiscent of Frank Lloyd

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's
Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's

Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone Shell by Peñoles, Mexico 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Enhance the elegance of your doors with this exquisite Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Abalone

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's
Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

Set of 3 Large Door Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay by Los Castillo, Mexico 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add a touch of vintage charm to your doors with this exquisite Set of 3 Large Door Pulls designed

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Brass

Brass Sled Leg Cabinet by Thomasville
Brass Sled Leg Cabinet by Thomasville

Brass Sled Leg Cabinet by Thomasville

By Thomasville

Located in Brooklyn, NY

-century style design with brass door pulls accenting the rich lacquered burl wood door fronts, a unique

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Florence Knoll Walnut 540 Credenza with Leather Door Pulls
Florence Knoll Walnut 540 Credenza with Leather Door Pulls

Florence Knoll Walnut 540 Credenza with Leather Door Pulls

By Florence Knoll

Located in Portland, OR

An incredible refinished credenza by Florence Knoll. Sliding doors with leather pull tabs, two

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut, Oak, Leather

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Midcentury Modern Door Pulls For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of midcentury modern door pulls is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique midcentury modern door pulls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and brass. Midcentury modern door pulls have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Midcentury modern door pulls are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made midcentury modern door pulls over the years, but those made by Florence Knoll, Pepe Mendoza and Juliette Belarti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Midcentury Modern Door Pulls?

Midcentury modern door pulls can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $10,500.

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

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.