Kate Spade New York for Lenox "Elegant Geo" 11.25" Dinner Plates, Set of 4 (NWT)
By Kate Spade, Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Kate Spade New York Manufacturer: Lenox Collection: Gramercy Park Collection Pattern: Irving Place Period: 21st Century (Modern / Contemporary) Sty...
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Wooden Grain Scoop / Spade in Oak, circa 1850
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and highly evocative mid-19th century Swedish wooden scoop or grain spade, carved by hand from a single block of oak and dating to circa 1850.
Oak
Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Ornamental Server Pie Spade
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georg Jensen pie spade, from the Ornamental series, mark 58. Beautiful old embossed post-1945 mark, for the aficionado. Scratches to the surface, small unnoticeable pit to the vers...
Sterling Silver
Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Lounge Chair by France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Vigevano, PV
Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Lounge Chair by France & Son
Fabric, Teak
STANLEY WALNUT & Iron Hutch / DIVIDER / WALL UNIT. Spade HAND Pulls
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Epic and rare two-tier Hutch credenza/ wall unit / bar cabinet from the Heritage Collection for Stanley Distinctive Furniture circa 1960s. Made of walnut with ebonized details throug...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Finn Juhl "Spade" Danish Teak Chairs by John Stuart Inc.
By John Stuart Inc., Finn Juhl
Located in Toledo, OH
Cicra 1960s. Mid-Century Modern Period. Designed by Finn Juhl and made by John Stuart Inc.
Teak
Superb Pair of First Edition Danish Designed Spade Chairs By Finn Juhl
Located in Portlaoise, IE
An exceptional and highly desirable pair of early first edition Spade Chairs by the iconic Danish master Finn Juhl, produced by France & Daverkosen, Denmark, circa 1950. Recognis...
Upholstery, Teak
Italian Pepper Mill / Grinder, Fish Shaped, Silver Plated, by Tre Spade c. 1960
Located in London, GB
A magnificent mid century whimsical silver plate and wood figural koi carp shaped pepper mill, made in Italy c. 1960. Made by Tre Spade in Italy in the 1960s, this design is known ...
Silver Plate
Flavio Poli Pair of Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtrays, Hearts & Spades, Italy, 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Striking pair of Italian Murano blown “sommerso” glass ashtrays or catchalls. This charming and unique set was designed by Flavio Poli and produced in Italy during the 1960s. In ama...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Card Table or Game Table Handcrafted with Spade Club Diamond Heart Design Top
Located in Westport, CT
Card table or game table handmade Mid-Century Modern design with heart club spade diamond large mahogany top, inset glass, there are two available with a slight leg difference.
Mahogany
Green Ceramic Pottery Vase Spades Flowers by Moly Sabata Famechon Carlin Dangar
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Moly-Sabata by Famechon and Carlin, circa 1970, midcentury design form. Elegant green sculptural vase by the French artist during an art residence in Moly Sabata, where Anne Da...
Ceramic
French Sycamore Arm Chair by Baptistin Spade, Gold Leaf Trim, 1940s
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s sycamore arm chair with open design gilded back & trim and slip seat (att: BATISTIN SPADE)
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Baptistin Spade Set of Six Caned Back Sycamore Chairs, 1950s French, Documented
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Aix En Provence, FR
Rare set of six caned back chairs designed by Baptistin Spade in 1950s Documented, this model also exists in lacquered white wood. Ideal for DIY enthusiasts or dealers, I propose a l...
Cane, Sycamore
Unavailable
H 31 in W 29 in D 29 in
Finn Juhl Spade Chair FD133 with Brown Leather - Danish, Mid Century Modern
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Houston, TX
Original Finn Juhl easy chair for France & Daverkosen. This chair has the original leather and the wooden frame was recently restored. This stunning arm chair is on of Finn Juhl's mo...
Leather, Teak
Pair of Danish Modern "Spade" Armchairs Designed by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portland, OR
Two Danish modern "Spade" armchairs designed by Finn Juhl. 1950-1959. Model FD133. France and Daverkosen, importer. Richly grained teak frames. Cushions with new foam,...
Teak
Spade Pepper Mill in Oak
By De JONG & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each hand-turned shape is crafted for its pleasant feel, usability and presence on a table. The pepper version comes with a stainless steel grinder and the salt version uses ceramic ...
Oak
Spade Salt Mill in Oak
By De JONG & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each hand-turned shape is crafted for its pleasant feel, usability and presence on a table. The pepper version comes with a stainless steel grinder and the salt version uses ceramic ...
Oak
Spade Salt Mill in Walnut
By De JONG & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each hand-turned shape is crafted for its pleasant feel, usability and presence on a table. The pepper version comes with a stainless steel grinder and the salt version uses ceramic ...
Walnut
Spade Pepper Mill in Walnut
By De JONG & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each hand-turned shape is crafted for its pleasant feel, usability and presence on a table. The pepper version comes with a stainless steel grinder and the salt version uses ceramic ...
Walnut
1960s Highboy with sculpted spade handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W40 D18 H47 Spade detailed dresser in fully restored condition both structurally and aesthetically. Item features very nice walnut grain, original hardware, and sits on a solid oak ...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 1.5 in W 4.25 in D 5.25 in
ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Murano Glass Vide-Poche SPADE Shaped Dish POLVERI Series 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid-century Murano Glass Spade / Heart Shape Vide-Poche Dish by Archimede Seguso from the early years of 1950. It is part of the „Polveri“ series which refers to the use of pigment p...
Gold
Unavailable
H 45 in W 35 in D 31 in
Brown and Black Brindle King of Spades Lounge Chair with Acrylic Panels
By Beatrice Pila Gonzalez 1
Located in Miami, FL
A modern, throne like lounge chair that envelopes its ruler with an array of textured materials: Brindle hair-on-hide, linen and stonewashed leather offer a regal effect. The embedde...
Acrylic, Cowhide, Leather, Linen, Wood
Important Batistin Spade Cabinet, France, 1950s
By Baptistin Spade
Located in New York, NY
BATISTIN SPADE ( 1891-1969 ) A magnificent cabinet with three lacque nuage panel doors, unified by a gold leaf and enamel decorative abstract motif. Blonde satin grained veneers, ox...
Travertine
Ash and Leather Commode by Baptistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish ash four-drawer commode by Baptistin Spade. A beautiful 1940s design inspired by the Classic French Directoire style, the four drawers are covered with leather and fitted wit...
Ash
Set of Six Art Deco Chairs by Baptistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
set of six chairs in walnut by Baptistin Spade circa 1940.
Walnut
1940s French Extending Dining Table Attributed to Baptistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Queens, NY
Attributed to 1940's French designer Baptistin Spade, this extending dining table is composed of brass mounted sycamore, mahogany, and parquetry with an oval top resting upon four le...
Brass
Natural Wood Dining Table with 2 Extensions by Baptistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Paris, FR
1950s natural wood dining table with rectangular tray resting on four geometrical feet, by Baptistin Spade (French, 1891-1969). It is provided with two extensions (length: 50 cm each...
Wood
A Pair of Fine French 1950s Side Tables attributed to Baptistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Mid-Century two-tier side tables attributed to Baptistin Spade, with brass tubular legs supporting the formica laminate tops.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Low Walnut Credenza Cabinet Carved "Spade" Fruit
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern low walnut Credenza cabinet carved "Spade" front.
Walnut
Teak Mid-Century Modern Spade Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1960s
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern spade lounge chair. Design by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen model 133.
Fabric, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Moroccan Style Brass Spade Pull Bedroom Set by Stanley
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall, Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We're beyond proud of our restoration on this set. Not only is this Stanley's most beloved line, it's also their most elusive, so any opportunity to get our hands on even one nightst...
Brass
Sold
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Denmark mid-century modern Armchairs Spade by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in MIlano, IT
Denmark mid-century modern Armchairs Spade by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1960s Pair of armchairs mod.
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Danish Teak Spade Chair by Finn Jhul, c 1954
By Finn Juhl
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
This teak armchair was designed in 1954 by Finn Juhl and was the first design to be produced for him by the renowned cabinetmakers France and Son. This is the early model that disman...
Wool, Teak
Sold
H 18.5 in W 9.63 in D 7 in
Modern Abstract Texas Surrealist Carved Wooden Spade Sculpture
By Roy Fridge
Located in Houston, TX
Modern surrealist abstract wooden sculpture by Texas artist Roy Fridge. The work features a prominent spade shape with two open recesses. The top opening exposes a teardrop shape and...
Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 29.5 in D 30.75 in
Mid-Century FD 133 ‘Spade’ Lounge by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-Century FD 133 ‘Spade’ Lounge by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen. Made circa 1950s, Denmark. An incredible example of craftsmanship and the versatility of teak wood, a mastercl...
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
Sold
H 24 in W 24 in D 14 in
Vintage Mid Century 2 Drawer End Table Set Walnut Wood Spade Metal Hardware
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century 2 Drawer End Table Set Walnut Wood Spade Metal Hardware Dimensions. 24 W ; 14 D ; 24 H
Wood, Walnut
Sculptural Danish Modern Spade Chair Designed by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural teak "Spade" lounge chair, designed by Finn Juhl for the Danish company France & Daverkosen and retailed by John Stuart of NYC, circa 1950s. Reupholstered in an ivory colo...
Teak, Upholstery
Sculptural Danish Modern Spade Chair Designed by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural teak "Spade" lounge chair, designed by Finn Juhl for the Danish company France & Daverkosen, circa 1950s. Reupholstered in an ivory color boucle fabric.
Bouclé, Teak
Finn Juhl Spade Chairs
By Finn Juhl
Located in Dublin, IE
A pair of Finn Juhl "Spade" Chairs, 1954 for France & Søn, Denmark made in the 1950’s with the original leather cushions and teak. An outstanding early pair of Finn Juhl’s iconic ...
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Exquisite Mid Century Danish Spade Chair By Finn Juhl For France & Son In Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Original and authentic Spade Chair in teak wood by the legendary Danish designer Finn Juhl manufactured by France and Daverkosen circa 1950. This piece is in superb condition having...
Velvet, Teak
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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