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1960s Mid-Century Modern Framed Gravel Wall Art Figural Mosaics a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern framed gravel art figural mosaics, a pair. Beautiful condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
Pair Of Mid Century 1960s String Picture Wall Art
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful mid-century string art pictures from the 1960s.
Painted plywood board with steel pins and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Copper Enameled Wall Plaques, circa 1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural wall plaques. Modern day couple in three sections
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Engaging Pair Of Hand Painted English Terrier Wall Dogs, Mid 20th Century
By English School
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
An engaging pair of hand painted English ceramic terriers wall decor
Joyful characters
Circa 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
No Reserve
H 6.5 in W 5 in D 2 in
Pair of Massive Mid-Century Modern Abstract Original Acrylic Paintings
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 20th century original, framed abstract acrylic on canvas paintings in a geometric design
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
Wonderful Pair Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Light Fixtures Wall Sconces
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano clear art glass & silvered bronze 2 candelabra light
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 10 in W 11 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Reverse Glass Paintings of Royalty
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of unusual and very intriguing large scale reverse glass paintings of a noble man and woman
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass
Gorgeous Pair of Curtis Jere Wall Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Curtis Jere metal sculpted wall art, these abstract items would make a great addition to
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Pair Vintage Murano Art Glass Modern Transitional Large Wall Sconces
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large pair of Venetian art glass three arm wall sconces. This pair is circa 1920s, but
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
H 25 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Unique Pair of Asian Wall Art Pieces
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Beautifully inscripted Asian writing on paper pads (similar in color to papyrus), each page with inscription on front and back, set on heavy wooden blocks with accent nails piercing ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Art Glass Wall Sconces by Veca Italy c1955
By VECA
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Italian wall sconces by Veca. In excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Metal Brutalist Wall Art in the Manner of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 14 1/2in W: 16in D: 6in
This Mid-Century Modern metal Brutalist wall art in the
Category
Late 20th Century North American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
2 Pairs of French Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern Plaster Wall Sconces
By Arlus
Located in New York, NY
Two elegant pairs of French Mid-Modern / Late Art Deco plaster wall lights with a sober, modern
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Plaster
1960s Pair of Carved Walnut Decorative Reliefs Wall Art
Located in London, GB
A stunning and unusual pair of vintage reliefs depicting field workers, dating from the 1960’s
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Art Deco Styled Wall Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant pair of high quality Art Deco styled wall sconces. Heavy thick glass in
Category
1990s American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Sconces C1975
By Paolo Venini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of wall sconces attributed to the Venini glass blowing house in Murano Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Blown Murano Glass & Steel Wall Sconces France Mid-Century Modern, Pair
By Atelier Petitot
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of clear blown Murano glass and brass wall sconces
Original European wiring and in
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 14 in W 8 in D 12 in
1950's Pair Italian Murano Mid Century Modern Mirror Back Wall Sconces
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1950's Mid Century Modern Blown Art Glass Mirror Back Wall Sconces - Murano. Lovely pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Mid Century Italian Blue Cristal Arte Wall Mirrors
By Cristal Arte
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of vintage Italian mirrors in cobalt blue, Cristal Arte
Dating: 1960ca
Condition: Very
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Nickel Wall Sconces, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, Sober Pair of French Mid-Century / Late Art Deco wall lights in nickeled brass.
Timeless
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Pair of Mid Century Modern Venini "Tree Bark" Pattern Wall Sconces
By Venini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Venini Murano wall sconces in a clear thick ribbed pattern, Tree Bark. Stainless steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Stilux Wall Sconces Plexiglass Brass Glass Mid-Century Modern
By Stilux
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of wall sconces stilux design chic and elegant, sculpture plexiglass design.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Maison Lunel - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall lights - 1950s France
By Lunel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Maison Lunel - Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall lights - 1950s France
Very nice pair of sconces in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Maison Lunel, Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights, 1950s France
By Lunel
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Maison Lunel, Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wall lights, 1950s France
Very nice pair of sconces
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Otello Rosa Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sconce & Wall Art, ca. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modernism
Otello Rosa for San Polo
A Pair of Personages from La Comedia dell’ Arte
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.25 in W 3.75 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sconces
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A stunning pair of mid-century style sconces, a true embodiment of elegance and design. Crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Frosted and Aluminium Finished Wall Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
50s or Art Deco scheme they would well-complement the setting.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Pair of Midcentury Glazed Ceramic Fish Wall Plates / Wall Decoration, 1960s
By Caldas Da Rainha, Kerangol
Located in Barcelona, ES
and yellow ceramic plates from the Mid-Century Modern period.
Use them a serving trays or place them
Category
20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
H 7.49 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 in
Attributed Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern White Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Murano, Venezia
category "Stilnovo", the wall light despite being designed in 1960 is very modern.
The price of the item
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 6.7 in
Veca Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Glass and Metal Wall Sconces
By VECA
Located in Catania, IT
Veca was an Italian important company active in the 1960s and 1970s specialized in the production of glass lighting and mirrors made out of flat rolled glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Modern Thick Venini Style Murano Wall Sconces for Casella
By Casella Lighting, Venini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Special pair of thick walled crushed ice style wall sconces attributed to Venini and sold by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 12.5 in W 12.75 in D 3.65 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Wall Sconces by Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of hand blown wall sconces by Venini. In excellent condition with almost no wear. New
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large pair of Mid Century Modern frosted white textured and ribbed wall sconces
By Barovier
Located in New York City, NY
A very large pair of handblown Italian Barovier Mid-Century Modern
half moon sconces circa 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
H 15.5 in W 9 in D 4 in
Midcentury "Face" Wall Art Sculpture Pair by Westwood Chadwick
By Westwood Chadwick
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Modern "Face" wall art sculpture pair by the Westwood Chadwick studio. Each sculpture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Venini Attributed Mid-Century Modern Pair of Murano Glass Triedri Wall Sconces
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
This applique was designed in 1981 and was later attributed to Venini.
Composed of three levels of glass elements called "Triedri", the applique has 22 elements, which alternate wi...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Sconces Wall Lights 'Pan' by Kalmar, Glass Nickel, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern icicle glass wall lights model 'PAN' (no. 4519) by J.T. Kalmar
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
H 13.75 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Mid-Century Italian wall sconces 1950s, curved metal lacquered, glass and brass. Particular
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Crystal Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1985
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
handmade in style Mid-Century Modern.
Signature by Alberto Donà Murano.
The price of the item includes
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 18.9 in W 13.39 in D 6.7 in
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Amber Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1985s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
are entirely handmade in style Mid-Century Modern.
Signature by Alberto Donà Murano.
The price of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 19.69 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Crystal Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1990
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
products are entirely handmade in style Mid-Century Modern.
Signature by Alberto Donà Murano.
The price
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
H 19.69 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Mid Century Murano Venetian Barovier Wall Sconces Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of Barovier e Toso glass leaf wall sconces. Beautifully formed glass wraps around the light
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Judith Daner Style Enamel on Copper Tiles Horses & Warriors
By Judith Daner
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of mid-century enamel on copper tiles, depicting Picasso or African style tribal warriors with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Copper, Enamel
H 40.5 in W 13.38 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano 'Ice Glass' Wall Sconces by Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
A Stunning Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Venetian glass wall lights / Sconces in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 12 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
Fine Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Murano Leaf Art Glass Seguso Pair Sconces
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine Mid-Century Modern style polished brass & Murano leaf art glass pair of sconces in the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 19 in W 5 in D 7.5 in
Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Wall Sconces 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Wall Sconces from the 1970s exude a classic and sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Spanish Ceramic Decorative Wall Plates, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching pair of glazed ceramic wall plates from Catalonia, Spain, 1960s.
Each one has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid Century Modern Polished Aluminum French Art Deco Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large pair of French Art Deco sconces. Simple and elegant with double sockets to supply the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Attr. Venini Mid-Century Modern Pulegoso Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1960
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
This is definitely a very simple applique made up of 5 glasses of Pulegoso tubes.
Pulegoso glass is a type of opaque ornamental glass that includes myriads of gas bubbles which give...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 8.67 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Contemporary Oil and Collage on Canvas Mixed Media Wall Art in Red, Gold
Located in Barrington, IL
, Modernist Art, Mid Century Wall Art ,Handcrafted Wall Art, Asian Wall Art, American Wall Art, Modern Wall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Fruitwood
H 60 in W 12 in D 1 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Style Solid Brass Modern Neoclassical Wall Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Two elegant pairs of French Art Deco / Mid-Century Style solid brass wall lights in the style of
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Esperia Pair of Wall Sconces Mid-Century Italian Design
By Esperia
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Esperia pair of wall sconces Mid-Century Italian design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oasis (Modern Abstract Wooden Wall Sculpture in Black and Pale Yellow)
By Stephen Walling
Located in Hudson, NY
. The work pairs perfectly with any decor, especially a mid-century modern aesthetic. The strips of wood
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Wood Panel
Pair of Salvador Teran Wall Hanging Brass Mosaic Trays Los Castillos Taxco
By Salvador Teran
Located in Ferndale, MI
Born at Taxco Mexico, Salvador Teran (1920 – 1974) received early training at William Spratling’s Taller de Las Delicias. In 1939 he and his cousins ??left Spratling and established ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Judith Daner Enamel Artwork Wall Panel Cityscape, a pair
By Judith Daner
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a superb pair of Mid-Century modernist enamel on copper artworks by Judith Daner. Each
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Metal, Copper, Enamel
Pair of Mid Century Modern Brass Drape w Hands Hollywood Regency Wall Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of very elegant and sophisticated brass, glass and chrome wall sconces. Brass swag
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 5.75 in W 13.5 in D 5 in
Fine Mid-Century Modern Brass Murano Leaf Art Glass Seguso Two Pairs Sconces
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine Mid-Century Modern polished brass and Murano art glass leaf set of four / two pairs of
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Networking (Abstract Modern 3-D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Blue, Black & Beige)
By Stephen Walling
Located in Hudson, NY
solid wood panel backing. The work pairs perfectly with any decor, especially a mid-century modern
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Pair of Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Red Metal Cp-1 Wall Light, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall sconces with rotating shades by Charlotte Perriand for Galerie Steph Simon, circa 1960.
In
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 2.56 in W 6.3 in D 4.93 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Duo Pair Brass Sconce 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage pair of sconces or wall lights from brass in elegant curved shape 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century African Warriors and Women Painted Glass Panels
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Utterly unique pair of Mid-Century Modern painted glass panels depicting African figures. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
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Midcentury Modern Wall Art Pairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of midcentury modern wall art pairs available for sale. The range of distinct midcentury modern wall art pairs — often made from glass, metal and art glass — can elevate any home. Find 420 antique and vintage midcentury modern wall art pairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Midcentury modern wall art pairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern midcentury modern wall art pairs are consistently popular styles. Cristal Arte, Fontana Arte and Max Ingrand each produced beautiful midcentury modern wall art pairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Midcentury Modern Wall Art Pairs?
Midcentury modern wall art pairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,363, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $32,000.
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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