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Mid-Century Modern Long Baker Blonde 6-Door Credenza Aluminum Pulls, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Long Baker Blonde 6-Door Credenza Aluminum Pulls, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Long Baker Blonde 6-Door Credenza Aluminum Pulls, 1970s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a beautiful long blonde wood credenza, with lovely aluminum pulls, by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Knoll Four Door Walnut Credenza with Leather Pulls
Mid Century Knoll Four Door Walnut Credenza with Leather Pulls

Mid Century Knoll Four Door Walnut Credenza with Leather Pulls

By Florence Knoll

Located in New York, NY

This elegant and classic Mid Century understated Knoll credenza has four sliding doors with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

John Widdicomb Tambour Door Tall Chest Dresser, Mid Century Brass Star Pulls
John Widdicomb Tambour Door Tall Chest Dresser, Mid Century Brass Star Pulls

John Widdicomb Tambour Door Tall Chest Dresser, Mid Century Brass Star Pulls

By John Widdicomb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid-Century American Modern mahogany chest by John Widdicomb with tambour doors and solid

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Mid-Century Push and Pull Murano Glass Door Handle by Seguso 1960s
Exceptional Mid-Century Push and Pull Murano Glass Door Handle by Seguso 1960s

Exceptional Mid-Century Push and Pull Murano Glass Door Handle by Seguso 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern double push & pull door handle in clear Murano glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Four Lucite Eglomisse & Bronze Door Pulls
Four Lucite Eglomisse & Bronze Door Pulls

Four Lucite Eglomisse & Bronze Door Pulls

Located in Hanover, MA

Set of four vintage Italian door or drawer pulls in cast bronze with gilt eglomisse in a basket

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Murano Push & Pull Glass Door Handle
Murano Push & Pull Glass Door Handle

Murano Push & Pull Glass Door Handle

Located in London, GB

Murano push & pull glass door handle. Dimensions: Width 15 cm x 15 cm Depth 9,5 cm each side

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Glass

Blue Dalle de Verre Door Pull
Blue Dalle de Verre Door Pull

Blue Dalle de Verre Door Pull

Located in Hanover, MA

French 1960's double door pull in blue cast glass with brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Modern Walnut Four-Door Credenza Sideboard with Leather Pulls by Florence Knoll
Modern Walnut Four-Door Credenza Sideboard with Leather Pulls by Florence Knoll

Modern Walnut Four-Door Credenza Sideboard with Leather Pulls by Florence Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in Toledo, OH

four doors with leather pulls, adjustable shelves and one folder file drawer. A very fine crafted piece

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Sliding Glass Door Hutch Cabinet Bookcase with Carved Pulls
Danish Modern Teak Sliding Glass Door Hutch Cabinet Bookcase with Carved Pulls

Danish Modern Teak Sliding Glass Door Hutch Cabinet Bookcase with Carved Pulls

By Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Edmond J. Spence, Poul Hundevad

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Danish Teak Hutch by Poul Hundevad. This one-of-a-kind creation is

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak, Oak

Vintage Brutalist Cast Bronze Door / Drawer Pulls Handles
Vintage Brutalist Cast Bronze Door / Drawer Pulls Handles

Vintage Brutalist Cast Bronze Door / Drawer Pulls Handles

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Brutalist Cast Bronze Door / Drawer Pulls Handles. In the manner of Paul Evans and Bertoia

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Midcentury Brass Cabinet or Door Pulls
Pair of Midcentury Brass Cabinet or Door Pulls

Pair of Midcentury Brass Cabinet or Door Pulls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A unique pair of midcentury brass pulls for a door or cabinet... very simple and elegant.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Curved Tubular Brass Double Door Push & Pull Door Handles
Large Pair of Curved Tubular Brass Double Door Push & Pull Door Handles

Large Pair of Curved Tubular Brass Double Door Push & Pull Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Large pair of Mid Century Modern curvaceous large tubular brass door handles originally made for

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Rectangular Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle
Rectangular Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle

Rectangular Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle

Located in London, GB

, suitable for push and pull doors. The handle brackets are attached to the main plate by two fixings, they

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Amber Yellow Glass Door Pulls
Pair of French Amber Yellow Glass Door Pulls

Pair of French Amber Yellow Glass Door Pulls

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of vintage 1960's double door pulls in cast amber yellow glass with knurled aluminum hardware

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Art Glass

Paolo de Poli Enamel Door Pulls, Italy 1950s
Paolo de Poli Enamel Door Pulls, Italy 1950s

Paolo de Poli Enamel Door Pulls, Italy 1950s

By Paolo De Poli

Located in New York, NY

Paolo de Paol was an artisan as well and entrepreneur and designer. His enamel door pulls were so

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

Copper Bronze Push and Pull Relief Door Handle
Copper Bronze Push and Pull Relief Door Handle

Copper Bronze Push and Pull Relief Door Handle

Located in London, GB

Square bronze cast door handle with a textural relief, and dark patina, suitable for doors with a

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Four 1940's Italian Bronze Cornucopia Door Pulls
Four 1940's Italian Bronze Cornucopia Door Pulls

Four 1940's Italian Bronze Cornucopia Door Pulls

Located in Hanover, MA

Set of four cast bronze door pulls in the form of stylized cornucopia similar to Gio Ponti's

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

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

with attaching screws and beautiful. Exquisite drawer pulls or cabinet door pulls for the bathroom or

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Large Square Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles
Large Square Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles

Large Square Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Pair of caramel brown translucent glass cast square glass push and pull door handles with bronze

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Architectural Aerodynamic Aluminium Push Pull Door Handles
Pair of Architectural Aerodynamic Aluminium Push Pull Door Handles

Pair of Architectural Aerodynamic Aluminium Push Pull Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Pair of Mid Century Modern aluminum cast push and pull door handles shaped like wings. They will

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Mexican Brass and Inlaid Stone Door / Cabinet Pull Handle
Mexican Brass and Inlaid Stone Door / Cabinet Pull Handle

Mexican Brass and Inlaid Stone Door / Cabinet Pull Handle

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in New York, NY

Mexican inlaid green stone inlay brass door / cabinet door pull handle. Attributed to Pepe Mendoza

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle with Relief
Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle with Relief

Bronze Push and Pull Art Door Handle with Relief

Located in London, GB

Mid Century Modern rectangular bronze cast door handle with a textural relief, suitable for push

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Two Pair 1950's Brass Italian Modernist Door Pulls
Two Pair 1950's Brass Italian Modernist Door Pulls

Two Pair 1950's Brass Italian Modernist Door Pulls

Located in Hanover, MA

Two pair of magnificently stylish Italian modern door pulls in solid polished brass. Priced per

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rectangular Brass Push-Pull Door Handles, Italy
Pair of Rectangular Brass Push-Pull Door Handles, Italy

Pair of Rectangular Brass Push-Pull Door Handles, Italy

Located in London, GB

Pair of push-pull brass door handles with grid pattern and mellow patina. Delicate pieces, possibly

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza cane doors w Leather Pulls
Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza cane doors w Leather Pulls

Florence Knoll Walnut Credenza cane doors w Leather Pulls

Located in Pasadena, TX

Scarcely seen early 1950's walnut credenza. So many marvelous features include four caned doors

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Leather, Cane, Walnut

Large Lateral Push Pull Door Handle of Cast Bronze
Large Lateral Push Pull Door Handle of Cast Bronze

Large Lateral Push Pull Door Handle of Cast Bronze

Located in London, GB

A large lateral push-pull door handle of abstract Brutalist design. European, second half 20th

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Brutalist Push and Pull Bronze Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Pair of rectangular push and pull door handles in Brutalist design of angled squares and rectangles

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Bronze Owl Push and Pull Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Pair of push and pull bronze door handles depicting owls with original shiny finish. When we gaze

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Large Push Pull Double Door Handles in Red Glass
Large Push Pull Double Door Handles in Red Glass

Large Push Pull Double Door Handles in Red Glass

Located in London, GB

A pair of door handles, push and pull, rectangular vibrant red cast glass with chrome fittings

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Chrome

Brutalist Push Pull Door Handle Pair in Bronze Relief
Brutalist Push Pull Door Handle Pair in Bronze Relief

Brutalist Push Pull Door Handle Pair in Bronze Relief

Located in London, GB

standard bolts (not supplied) suiting the thickness of the doors. The Moderns have a large collection of

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

1960's Italian Round Smoked Glass Double Door Pull
1960's Italian Round Smoked Glass Double Door Pull

1960's Italian Round Smoked Glass Double Door Pull

Located in Hanover, MA

Highly stylized almost space age architectural double door pull made of smoked charcoal/brown

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Large Modernist Push-Pull Door Handle of Cast Bronze
Large Modernist Push-Pull Door Handle of Cast Bronze

Large Modernist Push-Pull Door Handle of Cast Bronze

Located in London, GB

A large push-pull door handle of cast bronze with geometric modernist design. Found in Germany and

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Orange Glass
Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Orange Glass

Square Push and Pull Door Handle in Orange Glass

Located in London, GB

Orange glass cast square glass push and pull door handle with brass fittings designed for a glass

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Round Murano Push and Pull Glass Double Door Handle
Round Murano Push and Pull Glass Double Door Handle

Round Murano Push and Pull Glass Double Door Handle

Located in London, GB

Round Murano clear glass push and pull double door handle with air bubbles and aluminium center

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

1960's Brass Pair of Push and Pull Door Handles
1960's Brass Pair of Push and Pull Door Handles

1960's Brass Pair of Push and Pull Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Pair of large elegant modernist door bronze handles.

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Architectural Bronze Push Pull Door Handle Wave Relief
Pair of Architectural Bronze Push Pull Door Handle Wave Relief

Pair of Architectural Bronze Push Pull Door Handle Wave Relief

Located in London, GB

Two artistic bronze cast door handle with a textural relief like a wave, suitable for push and pull

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Push Pull Door Handles in Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Push Pull Door Handles in Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Push Pull Door Handles in Bronze

Located in London, GB

A pair of heavy push-pull door handles of cast bronze. In art deco style, 20th century. A

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

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

Architectural Pairs of Smoke Glass Push Pull Double Door Handles

Located in London, GB

A pair of double door handles, push and pull, rectangular vibrant red cast glass with chrome

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Chrome

Brutalist Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles, Sweden, circa 1960
Brutalist Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles, Sweden, circa 1960

Brutalist Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles, Sweden, circa 1960

Located in London, GB

Large free form Brutalist double push and pull door handles with original fixtures cast in bronze

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Push & Pull Bronze Door Handle Free Form with Brutalist Relief
Push & Pull Bronze Door Handle Free Form with Brutalist Relief

Push & Pull Bronze Door Handle Free Form with Brutalist Relief

Located in London, GB

Bronze push & pull door handle with strong brutalist relief creates a stunning detail to the door

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1960's French Red Resin Double Door Pulls
Pair of 1960's French Red Resin Double Door Pulls

Pair of 1960's French Red Resin Double Door Pulls

Located in Hanover, MA

Near pair of double sided door pulls made of cast translucent textured resin with the appearance of

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Fine Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors and Brass Pulls
Fine Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors and Brass Pulls

Fine Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors and Brass Pulls

Located in Miami, FL

Great teak cabinet with two tambour doors, two drawers and two shelves. The cabinet has also two

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Florence Knoll for Knoll Leather Pull Walnut Sliding Door Credenza
Florence Knoll for Knoll Leather Pull Walnut Sliding Door Credenza

Florence Knoll for Knoll Leather Pull Walnut Sliding Door Credenza

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

doors with leather pulls. Cabinet recently refinished. Pulls in excellent condition. Knoll label intact.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Midcentury Push and Pull Murano Glass Door Handle, 1960s, Italy
Exceptional Midcentury Push and Pull Murano Glass Door Handle, 1960s, Italy

Exceptional Midcentury Push and Pull Murano Glass Door Handle, 1960s, Italy

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Munich, DE

Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern double push & pull door handle in amber colored

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Amber Glass Push and Pull Door Handle, 1960s French
Large Amber Glass Push and Pull Door Handle, 1960s French

Large Amber Glass Push and Pull Door Handle, 1960s French

Located in London, GB

Large amber glass door handle with brass fittings for a glass door, France 1960s. The fixings can

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Architectural Pair of Push Pull Relief Door Handles Rectangular in Bronze
Architectural Pair of Push Pull Relief Door Handles Rectangular in Bronze

Architectural Pair of Push Pull Relief Door Handles Rectangular in Bronze

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles / Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s
Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles / Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles / Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö

Located in Helsinki, FI

Two sleek, heavy and elegant mid-century door handles in full bronze. Manufactured by valaistustyö

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles/Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s
Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles/Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s

Alvar Aalto Sculptural Door Handles/Pulls in Cast Bronze, Valaistustyö 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö

Located in Helsinki, FI

Two sleek, heavy and elegant mid-century door handles in full bronze. Manufactured by valaistustyö

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Dunbar Sideboard by Edward Wormley with Walnut Doors and Brass Pulls
Dunbar Sideboard by Edward Wormley with Walnut Doors and Brass Pulls

Dunbar Sideboard by Edward Wormley with Walnut Doors and Brass Pulls

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Sideboard by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Espresso tone case with walnut doors and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Brass Door Pull Handles by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Italian Brass Door Pull Handles by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Italian Brass Door Pull Handles by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

. Beautiful design with clean modern lines. Italy, Mid-Century Modern. The clever design secures the handle

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Florence Knoll Rosewood Credenza with Original Cane Doors and Leather Pulls
Florence Knoll Rosewood Credenza with Original Cane Doors and Leather Pulls

Florence Knoll Rosewood Credenza with Original Cane Doors and Leather Pulls

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Florence Knoll rosewood credenza with original cane doors and leather pulls.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Architectural Square Push Pull Pair of Double Door Handle in Orange Glass
Architectural Square Push Pull Pair of Double Door Handle in Orange Glass

Architectural Square Push Pull Pair of Double Door Handle in Orange Glass

Located in London, GB

Pair of orange glass cast square glass push and pull door handles with bronze color fittings

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bronze Rectangular Push and Pull Door Handles with Curved Relief
Pair of Bronze Rectangular Push and Pull Door Handles with Curved Relief

Pair of Bronze Rectangular Push and Pull Door Handles with Curved Relief

Located in London, GB

light patina, suitable for push and pull double doors. The identical handles can be used on pair of

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Double Pair of Large Clear Glass and Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles
Double Pair of Large Clear Glass and Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles

Double Pair of Large Clear Glass and Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Clear glass cast push and pull door handle with brass plate and fittings, designed for a glass door

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Double Pair of Large Clear Glass and Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles
Double Pair of Large Clear Glass and Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles

Double Pair of Large Clear Glass and Bronze Push and Pull Door Handles

Located in London, GB

Two double clear glass cast push and pull door handles with brass plate and fittings, designed for

Category

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

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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.