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Guillerme et Chambron Mid-Century French Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A curvy elegant oak sofa by Guillerme et Chambron.
c1960s, French.
Comfy and good looking
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Leather Sofa, France, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and leather sofa, France 1970s.
This French sofa was made of bamboo
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield Style Couch, Original Upholstery - France
Located in Girona, ES
Outstanding "Chesterfield" style couch, with its original sheepskin upholstery, minor wear
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Grete Jalk Sofa in Teak for France & Daverkosen Danish Mid-Century
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Chicago, IL
Grete Jalk sofa for France & Daverkosen
Denmark, circa 1955
Teak frame, upholstery.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Atomic Era Tweed + Rattan Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn, Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Send your living room back in time with this fantastic mid-century sofa! Sporting funky atomic-age
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
French Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa / Couch in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Sober and Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Sofa / Couch in the style of France's most important
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood
H 33 in W 36 in D 74 in
Mid-Century Modern French Three-Seat Sofa by Gérard Guermonprez, 1970s
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French three-seat sofa with original velvet fabric designed by Gérard
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 25.2 in W 96.46 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa, Chandigarh, 1960s
Bridge Sofa, Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
French Mid-Century Modern Sofa in a Light Yellow Bouclé Fabric
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Very elegant with simple lines, two-seater sofa in rosewood, covered in yellow bouclé fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Fruitwood
Mid-Century French Oak and Boucle Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
An oak three-seater sofa made in mid-20th century France. Dynamic shapes and a homey natural color
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, X-Leg, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Upholstered Sofa, X-Leg, White Linen, India, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Teak
H 29.5 in W 67 in D 30 in
Pierre Jeanneret Attr., French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa Set, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret Attr., French Mid-Century Modern, Bridge Sofa Set, Chandigarh
Upholstered bridge
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 32 in W 64 in D 29 in
A MODERNIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM Grey Velvet SOFA, France, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and confortable sofa in light grey velvet, Moderniste, Forme Libre, with generous
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 27.17 in W 77.56 in D 34.65 in
Modern Grete Jalk Danish Sofa, France and Son Freshly Reupholstered
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Lyon, FR
First edition for this sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son.
Scandinavian sofa
Freshly
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Table Sofa Coffee Bronzed Glass Fern Maison Bagues Mid-Century Modern French
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa or occasional table
- Most likely Maison Bagues, predating the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern French Large Sofa with Green Velvet Upholstery, circa 1945
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French large sofa with green velvet upholstery on angled square tapering legs, circa 1945.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 33 in W 94 in D 28.5 in
Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in GB
Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 75.4 in D 29.93 in
Mid Century Modern Ligne Roset Nomad II Sofa French Beige Didier Gomez
By Ligne Roset
Located in Dayton, OH
Ligne Roset is a family business known for its unabashedly modern approach to design, an approach
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in GB
Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 32.68 in W 50.79 in D 30.71 in
ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER ROCHE BOBOIS MID CENTURY MODERN CONTEMPORARY SOFA
By Roche Bobois
Located in GB
collectable Roche Bobois Mid Century Modern aged brown leather two seat sofa
Please note the delivery fee
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 38.19 in
Mid-century Modern Romy Sofa Bouclé Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
soon rose to fame for her roles in both German and French cinema.
Ottiu designers tribute Romy by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 85-102 x 190 x 74 41 cm (Depth x Width x Height / Seat height)
This unique mid-century
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in
Togo Sofa Michel Ducaroy Ligne Roset Black Leather France Mid Century Modern
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Munster, NRW
This Togo living landscape sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1974.
Made by Ligne Roset about
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 159.45 in D 40.16 in
French Mid-Century Modern Sofa / Day Bed by A R P & Yves Klein Blue Style Fabric
By A. R. P.
Located in New York, NY
An early French Architectural Mid-Century Modernist sofa / daybed by A.R.P. Atelier de Recherche
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 76 in D 30 in
Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son Green Teak Moduline Loveseat Sofa
By France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gjerlov Knudsen & Torben Lind for France & Son green teak Moduline loveseat sofa. Item features
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 28 in W 50 in D 28 in
Mid-Century 2-Seat Sofa, Minerva Series by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Danish Designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Daverkosen. The Mid-Century couch
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.47 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Extremely rare mid century sofa by Jacques Charpentier France, suede textile
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Incredible fully original sofa design by Jacques Charpentier, France 1970.
Elegant stainless
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 23.63 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sofa after Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian modern teak sofa after Grete Jalk features stylish Mid-Century Modern design
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Italian Two-Seat Rattan and Bamboo Sofa, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic Mid-Century Modern two-seat sofa in bamboo and rattan. This amazing piece was produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat Rattan and Bamboo Sofa, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic Mid-Century Modern three-seat sofa in bamboo and rattan. This amazing piece was produced by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-Century Modern Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 79.93 in D 29.93 in
Low Tuxedo Two Seater Sofa on Wheels Mid Century Modern Settee 1960s Multicolour
Located in London, GB
Simple minimalist 1960s Mid Century Modern two-seater armless sofa.
It would benefit new
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.75 in W 47.84 in D 31.89 in
French Mid Century "L09" Sofa in Elm by Pierre Chapo Produced in France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare sofa / bench model "L09" in elm wood by Pierre Chapo produced in France early 1960s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Elm
H 24.81 in W 51.97 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Smoked Pewter Velvet & Ebonized Walnut by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa was realized by the legendary Jules Leleu in France circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 26 in W 80 in D 32 in
Mid Century Teak Sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, C1950s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Reupholstered!
Capture the essence of mid-century elegance with this stunning teak sofa, a timeless masterpiece
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak 4 Seater Sofa Model 118-4 Grete Jalk France & Son & Daverkosen Retro
By France & Søn, France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Mid Century Danish Teak 4 Seater Sofa Mode 118 by Grete Jalk for France & Son or
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
H 27.56 in W 97.64 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century French Bent Bamboo Sofa For The Garden Or Patio Or Sunroom
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century French bent bamboo sofa in very good condition. The upholstery is a printed
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Finn Juhl Jupiter sofa brown leather France & Son Denmark 1965
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped 3-seat Jupiter sofa model 218 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1965
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid Century slipper sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen of Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 71 in D 35 in
Sculptural Post-Modern Steel Sofa, France 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
high-end retail shop. The minimalist design of this French sofa is perfect for any clientele that wants
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly re-upholstered original springs pillows
- The wooden parts have been refurbished.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Wooden Mid Century "T08" Coffee Sofa Table in Elm by Pierre Chapo, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century wooden coffee / sofa table model "T08" in elm by Pierre Chapo produced 1960s. In
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Elm
H 13.39 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Senator Sofa in Teak by Ole Wanscher for France & Son, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This three-seater 'Senator 166' sofa, designed by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn in the 1960s, is a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Guillerme et Chamrbon Oak Mid-Century 'Denis' Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
A rare two seater sofa by Guillerme et Chambron.
France, c1960s.
Stained oak frame with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, FD 451 sofa bed for France & Søn, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
for furniture designers during the mid-century modern era due to its durability, beauty, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30.71 in W 64.97 in D 33.08 in
Mid Century Modern Togo Modular Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Togo Modular Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
H 29.5 in W 31.5 in D 34 in
Grete Jalk Model-128 Cognac Leather & Teak 3-Seater Sofa for France & Søn
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid Century Modern Red Leather Three Seat Sofa With Rattan Sides from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
photos to appreciate the mid-century design, lines, and condition of this wonderful sofa. Seat height
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rattan
H 30 in W 78 in D 30.25 in
Modernist French Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Nice modernist French sofa, new vinyl upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pair Modern Rosewood Paul Cardovius Sofas for France & Son
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Mid-Century Modern sofas by Paul Cardovius for France & Son. Basket weave design. This item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Sofa "Grégoire" in oak by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels , BE
Two-seater sofa model "Grégoire" by Guillerme et Chambron with its original ivory-coloured fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Vintage French Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Butter-soft leather and a luxurious design make this midcentury sofa a covetable vintage find. Made
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
1950’s French Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, Lambeth
1950’s French 3 seater sofa with wooden arms deep purple upholstery. Bottom back high back design.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Modern Light Oak Modular Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France 20th Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
French design duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, are known for their high-quality, solid
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 33.47 in W 114.18 in D 32.29 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN RECONSTRUCTION MODERNIST "Compas" ARMCHAIR, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
white fabric, in the spirit of Pierre Guariche and French modern by yet unknown designer, France, 1950.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 27.56 in
Francois Monnet Steel and Glass Mid-Century Sofa Table, 1970
By François Monnet
Located in Rome, IT
Important sofa table by Francois Monnet, innovative design and materials for that time period
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
make this sofa one of the most popular designs of the Danish mid century era. The couch comes with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
H 29.53 in W 71.66 in D 31.5 in
Large French Mid-Century Modern Gilt Wrought Iron Console, Jacques Quinet
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Large Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Cross-Form Console / sofa table, in the style of Jacques
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Cane & Teak Sofa for France & Søn
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Foam, Wood, Teak
Vintage French Rattan Boucle Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan upholstered sofa made in 20th century France. A creamy off-white boucle upholstery
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Bouclé, Upholstery
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Midcentury Modern French Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the midcentury modern French sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every midcentury modern French sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a midcentury modern French sofa, we have 560 options in-stock, while there are 33 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury modern French sofa — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A midcentury modern French sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. France & Søn, Ligne Roset and Michel Ducaroy each produced at least one beautiful midcentury modern French sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern French Sofa?
The average selling price for a midcentury modern French sofa at 1stDibs is $5,759, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $68,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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