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Midcentury Walnut Credenza Sideboard with Bleached Doors and Brass Pulls
Midcentury Walnut Credenza Sideboard with Bleached Doors and Brass Pulls

Midcentury Walnut Credenza Sideboard with Bleached Doors and Brass Pulls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offering an exquisite credenza sideboard made of solid walnut with bleached doors and drawer faces

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Massive Pair of Brass and Polished Stainless Steel Door Pulls, circa 1975
Massive Pair of Brass and Polished Stainless Steel Door Pulls, circa 1975

Massive Pair of Brass and Polished Stainless Steel Door Pulls, circa 1975

Located in Richmond, VA

A massive pair of solid brass and mirror polished stainless steel door pulls from a private

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of Black Refinished Wood Frame & Burl Wood Doors with Brass Pulls Cabinets
Pair of Black Refinished Wood Frame & Burl Wood Doors with Brass Pulls Cabinets

Pair of Black Refinished Wood Frame & Burl Wood Doors with Brass Pulls Cabinets

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings newly refinished in a golden burl

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Burl

Gordon Russell for Russel of Broadway Mahogany Credenza with Brass Door Pulls
Gordon Russell for Russel of Broadway Mahogany Credenza with Brass Door Pulls

Gordon Russell for Russel of Broadway Mahogany Credenza with Brass Door Pulls

By Gordon Russell

Located in Portland, OR

A tall, elegant credenza with slim, tapering legs and plenty of storage space. Large doors have a

Category

Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Zebra Wood

Large Sculptural Double Door Pull Mid-Century in Bronze
Large Sculptural Double Door Pull Mid-Century in Bronze

Large Sculptural Double Door Pull Mid-Century in Bronze

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This stunning solid bronze door pull is a magnificent example of mid-century design. Featuring bold

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle 1950s Germany
Mid-Century Modern Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle 1950s Germany

Mid-Century Modern Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle 1950s Germany

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant Mid-Century Modern push and pull bronze door handle. Designed and manufactured probably in

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle 1950s Germany
Mid-Century Modern Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle 1950s Germany

Mid-Century Modern Push and Pull Bronze Door Handle 1950s Germany

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant Mid-Century Modern push and pull bronze door handle. Designed and manufactured probably

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Large Mid-Century Brass Door Pull, Italy, 1960s
Large Mid-Century Brass Door Pull, Italy, 1960s

Large Mid-Century Brass Door Pull, Italy, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

single door pull.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Triangular Push-Pull Door Handles in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France
Triangular Push-Pull Door Handles in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France

Triangular Push-Pull Door Handles in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France

Located in London, GB

Push-pull door handles in bronze - soft triangular shape - early to mid-20th century, France

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France
Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France

Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France

Located in London, GB

ON HOLD Circular push-pull door handle in bronze, mid-20th century, France. A simple elegant

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France
Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France

Circular Push-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France

Located in London, GB

Circular push-pull door handle in bronze, mid-20th century, France. A simple elegant handle, made

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Long Push or Pull Door Handle in Solid Bronze, European, Mid-20th Century
Long Push or Pull Door Handle in Solid Bronze, European, Mid-20th Century

Long Push or Pull Door Handle in Solid Bronze, European, Mid-20th Century

Located in London, GB

A single long door handle of solid bronze with beautiful aged patina. European, mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [II]
Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [II]

Circular Push-and-Pull Door Handle in Bronze, Mid-20th Century, France [II]

Located in London, GB

Circular push-and-pull door handle in bronze, mid-20th century, France. A simple elegant handle

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza
Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza

Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Dallas, TX

Door Pulls by Pepe Mendoza, Bronze & Stone

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Bronze Push or Pull Door Handle with Owl Design, 20th Century, European
Bronze Push or Pull Door Handle with Owl Design, 20th Century, European

Bronze Push or Pull Door Handle with Owl Design, 20th Century, European

Located in London, GB

A bronze push or pull door handle, with owl design, mid-late 20th century, European. This is a

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Brass Push and Pull Door Handles
Pair of French Brass Push and Pull Door Handles

Pair of French Brass Push and Pull Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Pair of French round saucer shaped door handles.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Large Scale Midcentury Copper and Steel Door Pull Handles
Large Scale Midcentury Copper and Steel Door Pull Handles

Large Scale Midcentury Copper and Steel Door Pull Handles

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Large scale polished copper and steel door handles, circa 1960s. These examples have wonderfully

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Copper

Federico Armijo Carved Oak Interior Door With Custom Bronze Pulls
Federico Armijo Carved Oak Interior Door With Custom Bronze Pulls

Federico Armijo Carved Oak Interior Door With Custom Bronze Pulls

By Federico Armijo

Located in Southampton, NJ

Interior solid oak fire door hand carved by artist Federico Armijo having custom solid bronze pulls

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bakelite Octagonal Drawer Door Pull Handle in Burgundy Set of 19
Art Deco Bakelite Octagonal Drawer Door Pull Handle in Burgundy Set of 19

Art Deco Bakelite Octagonal Drawer Door Pull Handle in Burgundy Set of 19

Located in Van Nuys, CA

NEW-OLD-STOCK Bakelite octagon drawer pull or door handle. This means these are vintage and also

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bakelite

1958 Pepe Mendoza Set of 3 Door Pulls Asian Kanji Design Malachite Bronze Brass
1958 Pepe Mendoza Set of 3 Door Pulls Asian Kanji Design Malachite Bronze Brass

1958 Pepe Mendoza Set of 3 Door Pulls Asian Kanji Design Malachite Bronze Brass

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Pepe Mendoza Pulls Set of 3 Chinese Asian motif Door or Drawer Pulls by Pepe Mendoza Malachite

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze

1950s Pepe Mendoza Three Rectangular Pulls Malachite Brass Mexico
1950s Pepe Mendoza Three Rectangular Pulls Malachite Brass Mexico

1950s Pepe Mendoza Three Rectangular Pulls Malachite Brass Mexico

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1950s Pepe Mendoza Mayan Revival Three Long Pulls Malachite Brass Mexico Stamped

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Mid-Century Modern 2-Door Sculpted Pulls Credenza
Mid-Century Modern 2-Door Sculpted Pulls Credenza

Mid-Century Modern 2-Door Sculpted Pulls Credenza

Located in Wilmington, DE

Includes 4 drawers altogether and 2 doors with shelving and one drawer inside, plus 3 center

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Sculptured Rosewood Front Door Pulls Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser
Sculptured Rosewood Front Door Pulls Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser

Sculptured Rosewood Front Door Pulls Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Super clean condition Mid-Century Modern walnut long dresser credenza by Kent Koffey.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Pepe Mendoza Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bronze and Faux-Turquoise Door Pull
Pepe Mendoza Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bronze and Faux-Turquoise Door Pull

Pepe Mendoza Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bronze and Faux-Turquoise Door Pull

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in Mexico City, MX

Rare Mexican Mid-Century Modern bronze door or drawer pull by Mexican metalworker Pepe Mendoza. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Push & Pull Murano Glass Door Handles Italy 1960s
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Push & Pull Murano Glass Door Handles Italy 1960s

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Push & Pull Murano Glass Door Handles Italy 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare & elegant Mid-Century Modern double push & pull door handles. Murano glass with air

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Early Knoll Modern Sliding Door Cabinet with Leather Pulls
Early Knoll Modern Sliding Door Cabinet with Leather Pulls

Early Knoll Modern Sliding Door Cabinet with Leather Pulls

By Florence Knoll

Located in Houston, TX

Walnut cabinet with two sliding doors and leather pull handles. The cabinet has two shelves on

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Early Walnut Credenza with Four Doors, Brass Pulls & Legs Mid Century
Jens Risom Early Walnut Credenza with Four Doors, Brass Pulls & Legs Mid Century

Jens Risom Early Walnut Credenza with Four Doors, Brass Pulls & Legs Mid Century

By Jens Risom

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an early Jens Risom solid walnut credenza that has four doors each revealing a space with

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Credenza with Recessed Coin Pulls
Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Credenza with Recessed Coin Pulls

Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Credenza with Recessed Coin Pulls

By Dansk

Located in Chattanooga, TN

(coin-style) pulls of the sliding doors to reveal a spacious interior. Cathedral grain teak doors hide

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Forms & Surfaces Midcentury Bronze Door Pulls
Forms & Surfaces Midcentury Bronze Door Pulls

Forms & Surfaces Midcentury Bronze Door Pulls

By Forms and Surfaces

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of large scale bronze door pulls by forms and Surfaces circa early 1970s. price listed is for

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Sliding Door Danish Modern Teak Credenza Media Cabinet with Carved Pulls
Sliding Door Danish Modern Teak Credenza Media Cabinet with Carved Pulls

Sliding Door Danish Modern Teak Credenza Media Cabinet with Carved Pulls

By Jydsk Mobelvaerk, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Handsome, restored Mid-Century Modern, Danish teak credenza. Ideal for use as an entertainment

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Early Walnut Modern Knoll Sliding Door Sideboard with Vintage Leather Pulls
Early Walnut Modern Knoll Sliding Door Sideboard with Vintage Leather Pulls

Early Walnut Modern Knoll Sliding Door Sideboard with Vintage Leather Pulls

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Houston, TX

perfect in a modern, Mid-Century, Minimalist, or transitional space.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Bronze Push or Pull Door Handle with Aged Patina
Bronze Push or Pull Door Handle with Aged Patina

Bronze Push or Pull Door Handle with Aged Patina

Located in London, GB

A large bronze door handle - push or pull design - with raised abstract pattern. Mid-to-late 20th

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Large Push Pull Door Handle with Sunflower Design, 20th Century
Large Push Pull Door Handle with Sunflower Design, 20th Century

Large Push Pull Door Handle with Sunflower Design, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A large push-pull door handle with raised sunflower design, made of patinated and hammered copper

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Copper

Sleek 1960s Ruth Richmond Lucite Drawer / Door Pulls
Sleek 1960s Ruth Richmond Lucite Drawer / Door Pulls

Sleek 1960s Ruth Richmond Lucite Drawer / Door Pulls

By Ruth Richmond

Located in Miami, FL

drawer pulls or cabinet door pulls for the bathroom or kitchen. Price is for the set of 12. Each

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Lucite

Brutalist Bronze Push and Pull Door Handle Pair
Brutalist Bronze Push and Pull Door Handle Pair

Brutalist Bronze Push and Pull Door Handle Pair

Located in London, GB

push and pull doors. Weight ca.2 kg each.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Push and Pull Door Handle in Red Glass
Push and Pull Door Handle in Red Glass

Push and Pull Door Handle in Red Glass

Located in London, GB

Red cast glass push and pull door handle with chrome fittings designed for a glass door. A

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Chrome

Italian Walnut Double Door Cabinet with Brass Pulls
Italian Walnut Double Door Cabinet with Brass Pulls

Italian Walnut Double Door Cabinet with Brass Pulls

By Galeria Mobili d´Arte Cantù

Located in North Miami, FL

Rich walnut double door cabinet with original brass pulls. One interior shelf. Labelled on

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Slate Push and Pull Door Handles
Pair of Slate Push and Pull Door Handles

Pair of Slate Push and Pull Door Handles

Located in London, GB

One bronze cast door handle with an inserted piece of textural slate. One aluminium cast door

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Slate, Metal

Italian Modernist Turquoise Mosaic Tile Door Drawer Pull Handles
Italian Modernist Turquoise Mosaic Tile Door Drawer Pull Handles

Italian Modernist Turquoise Mosaic Tile Door Drawer Pull Handles

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Italian glass mosaic tile door pulls measure 5" by 2 3/4" by 1.25". These are unsigned and are of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Glass

Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle Curved Lines
Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle Curved Lines

Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle Curved Lines

Located in London, GB

Bronze cast door handle with a textural relief, suitable for push and pull doors.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Modernist Bronze Push Pull Round Door Handles
Pair of Modernist Bronze Push Pull Round Door Handles

Pair of Modernist Bronze Push Pull Round Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Polished gold color bronze door handles for push and pull doors in a pair.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Large Forms + Surfaces Sculptural Architectural Metal Door Pull Handle
Large Forms + Surfaces Sculptural Architectural Metal Door Pull Handle

Large Forms + Surfaces Sculptural Architectural Metal Door Pull Handle

By Forms and Surfaces

Located in San Diego, CA

Large Forms + Surfaces architectural door pull. Brutalist cast aluminum handle from the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Brutalist Pair of Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles
Brutalist Pair of Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles

Brutalist Pair of Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Rectangular pair of push and pull bronze door handles with organic relief for double doors or a

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Gorgeous Credenza with Stunning Door Pulls by Cal Mode
Gorgeous Credenza with Stunning Door Pulls by Cal Mode

Gorgeous Credenza with Stunning Door Pulls by Cal Mode

By Cal Mode

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This beautiful credenza has three doors with aesthetically pleasing pulls. Two doors open to

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Danish Teak Credenza with Sliding Doors With Recessed Pulls
Danish Teak Credenza with Sliding Doors With Recessed Pulls

Danish Teak Credenza with Sliding Doors With Recessed Pulls

By Gangsø Møbler

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Danish teak credenza with sliding doors. Use this high-capacity storage solution as a TV Stand

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Pair of Round Bronze Brutalist Push and Pull Door Handles
Pair of Round Bronze Brutalist Push and Pull Door Handles

Pair of Round Bronze Brutalist Push and Pull Door Handles

Located in London, GB

1970's Bronze cast pair of round push and pull door handles with relief that looks like a folded

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle with Abstract Motive
Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle with Abstract Motive

Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle with Abstract Motive

Located in London, GB

Bronze cast door handle with a textural relief, suitable for push and pull doors.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

1970s Double Sculptural Round Bronze Push and Pull Door Handle
1970s Double Sculptural Round Bronze Push and Pull Door Handle

1970s Double Sculptural Round Bronze Push and Pull Door Handle

Located in London, GB

designed for push and pull doors and are suitable for glass doors.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Elongated Bronze Geometric Push and Pull Door Handles
Pair of Elongated Bronze Geometric Push and Pull Door Handles

Pair of Elongated Bronze Geometric Push and Pull Door Handles

Located in London, GB

A set of two artistic 1970s bronze cast pair of elongated push and pull door handles with geometric

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Diamond Tambour Door Sculptural Drawer Pulls Asymmetrical Design Sculptured Legs
Diamond Tambour Door Sculptural Drawer Pulls Asymmetrical Design Sculptured Legs

Diamond Tambour Door Sculptural Drawer Pulls Asymmetrical Design Sculptured Legs

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern tambour door walnut dresser with brass accents. Floating case over nice solid

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Painted Decorated Three Doors Small Credenza Brass Pulls
Black Lacquer Painted Decorated Three Doors Small Credenza Brass Pulls

Black Lacquer Painted Decorated Three Doors Small Credenza Brass Pulls

By Harvey Probber, John Stuart, James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern three doors painted black and Perl lacquer petit credenza cabinet console hall

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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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.