Mid Century Modern "Continental" red Bookcase by Joe Colombo, 1960s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern "Continental" red Bookcase by Joe Colombo, ,1960s
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Wood
Mid Century Modern "Continental" red Bookcase by Joe Colombo, 1960s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern "Continental" red Bookcase by Joe Colombo, ,1960s
Wood
$325 / item
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 8 in
Tomado Industrial Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Red and Yellow Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century single section industrial style wall mounted shelving by the iconic TOMADO
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Red String Style Teak Shelf, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Red String Style Teak Shelf, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to
Metal
$276
H 17.33 in W 30.32 in D 8.27 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal age related markings to
Metal
$1,800
H 34 in W 48 in D 10 in
Country Arts & Crafts Style c1960s Red Cedar wall Shelves on Dowels Bookcase
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative Country Arts & Crafts Style c1960s Red Cedar wall Shelves on Dowels Bookcase Nice
Cedar
$934
H 27.17 in W 53.55 in D 8.27 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro Bright Red Metal Tomado Shelving library system
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal markings to both
Metal
Pair of Red and Gold Hand Carved Wall Shelf
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century style red painted and gold trimmed carved wall shelf with a fluted
Gold
$276
H 16.15 in W 25.99 in D 10.24 in
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Retro multicoloured Metal Tomado Shelving library system
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
shelves. This impressive mid-century shelving unit is in super condition, with minimal markings to both
Metal
Space-Age Red Plastic Cube Modular Shelving Record Storage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. These can be configured any way you like, they are not connected. The mid-century modern design and
Plastic
$385
H 30.5 in W 8 in D 27.25 in
Jan van der Togt Tomado Wall Shelf, 1950s, Metal Wire, Yellow Red Black
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
postwar European design. Imported directly from the Netherlands, the unit brings authentic Mid-Century
Metal, Wire
$15,820 / item
H 24.41 in W 92.13 in D 19.69 in
Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet Small Red High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
alder wood lacquered in gloss finish. Horizontal shelves and vertical bracket supports in MDF with
Wood, Lacquer
Carlo de Carli for Fiarm Coat Rack in Red Plywood
By Fiarm, Carlo di Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
eye-catching hall stand in red color was designed by Carlo de Carli for Fiarm. The two connected
Plastic, Plywood
Red Wire Rod Store Display Shelving
Located in New Windsor, NY
. Nice old red paint. Folds up flat with five removable shelves. The shelves fit nice and snug into the
Metal
$5,495
H 79 in W 43.75 in D 12.25 in
Pair Vintage Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Style Shelf Cabinets with Brass Trim
Located in Troy, MI
dark, ox blood red lacquer with brass trim and hardware. Each cabinet has three adjustable shelves on
Brass
$306Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 4.73 in W 25.6 in D 6.3 in
Habitat Pop Shelf & Hanger, 1970s, Red Metal, for Bathroom, Entrance, 3 Avail
By Sir Terence Conran, Habitat International
Located in London, GB
Habitat 'Pop' shelf unit, c. 1980s. Red lacquered metal with integrated finger-like towel or coat
Metal
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 68.5 in W 33.5 in D 15 in
ONE AVAILABLE. Display Shelf in Red Tubular Enameled Steel with 3/8 Inch Glass
Located in Kansas City, MO
. Very good condition. Price is for one. These would work well in any mid century, post modern, or
Glass
$325
H 27.5 in W 25.75 in D 8.5 in
Black, Yellow & Red Tomado Style Industrial Metal Shelving by Drentea, 1960's
By Drentea
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Drentea Emmen industrial shelving with black, yellow and red shelves on black enameled
Metal
Pin Modular Shelf System Red 90 cm by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
lacquered MDF, the shelves feature a striking red finish that adds a vibrant, modern accent to your space
Wood
Pin Modular Shelf System Red 120 cm by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Pin Modular Shelf System Red 120 cm by Hermhaus offers a bold and contemporary storage solution
Wood
$12,202 / set
H 64.38 in W 45.28 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Red Artona Bookcases by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Red Artona Bookcases by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto,1960s
Glass, Wood
$6,700
H 42.5 in W 42.5 in D 15.75 in
English 1840 Mahogany Étagère with Red Marble Top and Baluster Supports
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany free-standing étagère from the mid-19th century, with variegated red marble top
Marble
$382Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 9.26 in
Unusual Czech Midcentury Yellow and Red Flower Stand, Lacquered Wood, 1940s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Unusual Czech midcentury yellow and red flower stand, lacquered wood, 1940s. Source: Czechia
Wood, Lacquer
$3,529
H 29.53 in W 84.06 in D 11.82 in
Metal Wall Unit in Red, Yellow and Blue by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, 1950's
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Steenwijk, NL
consists out of (more rare white) metal wall mounts with shelves in multiple colors and a red cabinet. All
Metal
$574Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 20.48 in D 2.76 in
Utensilo II Wall Organizer by Dorothee Maurer Becker for Design M, Germany, 1970
By Dorothee Maurer-Becker, M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
This original 70s Uten.Silo II is a design by Dorothee Maurer Becker. This Utensilo is an old original of the company Design M. It was still produced by the company of her husband, t...
Plastic
$14,711 / item
H 24.41 in W 72.45 in D 19.69 in
Jaime Hayon's Explorer Cabinet: Modern High Gloss Lacquer Design, 2023
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
-century archaeologist, he examines and excavates recurrent themes of diversity, metamorphosis, and
Wood, Lacquer
$2,823Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.96 in W 15.75 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Bar Wagon in Wicker with Red Shelves
Located in Vienna, Austria
A lovely midcentury bar wagon, made in wicker, with solid wooden shelves, that are cover with a red
Wicker
751 coffee table by Ico Parisi per Cassina
By Cassina, Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
) Configuration: Modular wall-mounted system with adjustable shelves and cabinets Style: Mid-Century Modern
Glass, Wood
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 54.75 in D 14 in
19th Century Pennsylvania Painted Pine Bucket Bench in Old Red Surface
Located in Woodbury, CT
Painted pine bucket bench with two shelves, scalloped sides, and cross-braced back retaining an old
Pine
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 7.49 in
Red Dedal Wall Shelf by Mathieu Matégot, Perforated Steel, circa 1950, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Red 'Dedal' wall shelf designed by Mathieu Matégot. Made of perforated steel. Preserving the
Steel
Unavailable
H 8.27 in W 16.54 in D 4.73 in
Poul Cadovius Bookshelves Butterflies, Royal Metal Bookshelves Red, Blue Yellow
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
Poul Cadovius bookshelves butterflies. A set of three metal bookshelves. The butterflies are flying against the wand and can hold pocketbooks. May be better to be seen as an art item...
Sheet Metal
Dorothee Maurer-Becker 'Uten.Silo' Wall Organizer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer, Dorothee Maurer-Becker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in gloss red ABS plastic, featuring a myriad of shapely pockets, holders, and metal hooks, designed
Plastic
Unavailable
H 77 in W 36.5 in D 21 in
Lighted Ello Red Glass, Chrome & Off-White Laminate Cabinet w/ Shelves & Drawers
By Ello Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a signed with original papers Mid-Century Modern / Postmodern / contemporary Ello tall
Chrome
Sold
H 18.5 in W 27 in D 8.5 in
Mid-Century TOMADO Style Metal Black Framed Wall Shelving w/ Red & White Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century TOMADO Style industrial wall mount book shelf with Red and White sheet metal shelves on
Metal
Sold
H 32.825 in W 25.75 in D 8.75 in
Mid-Century Tomado Style Multi Colored Shelving Unit with Red and Gray Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shelves, one gray and one red. Two black wire risers are used to attach it to the wall. It is in extremely
Metal
Mid-Century TOMADO Style Red and Grey Industrial Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Tomado style industrial shelving with Red and Grey shelves on black enameled metal
Metal, Wire
Mid-Century TOMADO Red Industrial Shelving Unit with Flower Sticker
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Tomado industrial shelving unit with red sheet metal shelves on black enameled wire
Metal, Wire
Mid Century Red Lacquered Metal Pagoda Style Etagere
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Pagoda form etagere with red lacquered metal frame with gilt detailing and three glass
Metal
Mid-Century Tomado Red and Blue Industrial Shelving Unit
By Tomado, Jan Van Der Togt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury TOMADO industrial shelving with red and bright blue shelves on black enameled metal wire
Metal
Sold
H 47.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair, Original Red Painted Round Stands With Two Shelves, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
This unique pair of round display stands with two shelves still maintain their original red painted
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 8.25 in
Tomado Single Section Wall Mount Unit with Red and White Shelves on Black Risers
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tomado single section wall mounted shelving unit with white and red shelves on black wire risers
Metal
Dorothea Mauer-Becker Wall-All Wall in Red
By Dorothee Maurer-Becker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic wall-all wall in bright red designed by Dorothea Mauer-Becker. In very nice condition
Plastic
Pilastro Perforated Red Shelve Tjerk Reijenga, 1960s
By Pilastro, Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice hanging shelve. Perforated metal. Red color. Black metal brackets. Design Tjerk Reijenga
Metal
Red Industrial Shelf, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial shelf from the 1960s. It features a red iron construction and three wooden shelves The
Iron
Sold
H 1 in W 3 in D 1 in
1950s Unused Butterscotch Orange & Double Line Red Bakelite Drawer Pull Set of 6
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century by Carvanite, these unused Butterscotch Orange & Double Lined Red Bakelite Bridge
Bakelite
Sold
H 7.09 in W 21.46 in D 7.76 in
Highly Rare Red 'Delft' Shelf by Constant Nieuwenhuys for 't Spectrum, 1956
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Constant Nieuwenhuys
Located in Steenwijk, NL
the CoBrA museum showed two shelves, in yellow and red. Nieuwenhuys has made a few designs for
Vintage Joe Colombo Palaset Style Plastic Red 3 Drawer Cube 'B'
By Joe Colombo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Joe Colombo Palaset style plastic red 3 drawer cube (B). Item features 3 sliding drawers
Plastic
Vintage Joe Colombo Palaset Style Plastic Red 3 Drawer Cube 'A'
By Joe Colombo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Joe Colombo Palaset style plastic red 3 drawer cube (A). Item features 3 sliding drawers
Plastic
Sold
H 39.38 in W 68.51 in D 18.12 in
Metal Wall Unit in Red and Black by Tjerk Rijenga for Pilastro, Netherlands
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Steenwijk, NL
consists out out black wall mounts with black and red parts. All parts are considered to be in a very good
Metal
Red Industrial Shelf on Wheels, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial shelf from the 1960s. It features a red iron construction, wooden top, three wooden
Iron
Sold
H 13.78 in W 31.5 in D 12.21 in
Red Plastic Coat Rack with Hat Shelf by Olaf von Bohr for Kartell, Italy, 1970s
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This moulded red ABS plastic coatrack with hooks and hat shelf was designed by Olaf von Bohr for
Plastic
Pair of Asian Distressed Hand Painted Red Étagères
Located in West Hartford, CT
Lovely matching set of Asian hand painted red étagères, circa mid-20th century. Great scale, lines
Wood
Pilastro Attributed Industrial Shelf in Red and White
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pilastro (attr) red and white enameled metal industrial wall unit with black risers. This piece is
Metal
Mathieu Mategot for Artimeta Red Perforated Wall Mount Shelf
By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mathieu Mategot for Artimeta red enameled metal perforated wall shelf. In original condition with
Metal
Vintage red metal wall unit book shelf , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage red metal wall unit book shelf , 1970s
Metal
Sold
H 70.87 in W 79.14 in D 16.15 in
Vintage 1940s Italian Red Lacquered Wall Unit by Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in London, London
Shelving unit By Silvio Cavartota Italian walnut with red lacquer Drop front and tambour
Walnut
Sold
H 57.625 in W 30 in D 11.75 in
Pilastro Single Section Enameled Metal Wall Unit w/ Red, White, and Gray Cabinet
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, red, black and gray Pilastro manufactured wall unit with a red and white cabinet
Metal
Antique Original Green and Red Painted Carved Hanging Shelf from Norway
Located in Round Top, TX
flower medallions at each of the 3 shelves. The original paint of green, red, and burnished gold accent
Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 2.56 in
Large Wall Organizer Uten.Silo I by Dorothee Becker for Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Dorothee Maurer-Becker, Design M
Located in Munich, DE
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern wall organizer Uten.Silo I, designed by Dorothee Becker in 1969
Plastic
Sold
H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 2.76 in
Large Wall Organizer Uten.Silo I by Dorothee Becker for Design M Ingo Maurer
By Dorothee Maurer-Becker, Design M
Located in Munich, DE
Original Mid-Century Modern wall organizer Uten.Silo I. Designed by Dorothee Becker in 1969
Plastic
Sold
H 33.08 in W 5.12 in D 5.91 in
Vintage 70s Space Age Red Plastic Wall Organizer by Makio Hasuike for Gedy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
designed by Makio Hasuike for Gedy. This mid-century modern wall unit combines functionality and Space Age
Glass, Plastic
Ingo Maurer, Wall Storage Usten Silo I, 1969
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Ingo Maurer Wall storage ustensilo I Frankfurt motor show 1969 Red ABS Measures 68 x 52 x 6
Plastic
Sold
H 5.91 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
'Utrecht' shelf by Constant Nieuwenhuys for 't Spectrum, The Netherlands, 1950s
By Constant Nieuwenhuys, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This shelf, called 'Utrecht' is a design by Constant Nieuwenhuys. Nieuwenhuys was a member of the CoBrA movement. He is known as a fine artist, musician, writer and he was also known...
Metal
Dorothee Becker Uten-silo from 1969 german design
By Ingo Maurer, Dorothee Becker
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Dorothee Becker Uten.Silo (1969): A Functional Icon of Modern Design The Uten.Silo, designed by Dorothee Becker in 1969, is an iconic piece of organizational design that combines fo...
Plastic
Chinese Lacquered Scholars' Shelf, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking red and black lacquer bookcase once stood in the center of a traditional Chinese
Elm
Mid-Century Bar Cart, Chrome Frame and Laminate Shelves
Located in Buchanan, MI
Mid-Century bar cart. Chrome frame and laminate shelves. Measure: 30" x 29" x 18".
Chrome
Sold
H 81.5 in W 42.52 in D 18.12 in
Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquered Wardrobe with Drawers and Shelves
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mid-19th century Chinese wardrobe. Red lacquer with a beautiful age-related patina. This slightly
Wood
Chinese Lacquer Cabinet with Shrine Panel Doors
Located in Rio Vista, CA
an open stretchered Stand with brass accents and a Mid-Century Modern look. Two large shelves inside
Lacquer, Wood
Sold
H 67.25 in W 35.75 in D 9.25 in
Mid-Century Tomado Multi-Color Metal Bookshelf, Yellow Red Gray Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
systems that revolutionized European storage design during the 1950s. Features seven horizontal shelves in
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century TOMADO Style Slanted Red and Yellow Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century TOMADO Style industrial wall mount book shelf with moveable Red & Yellow sheet metal
Metal
Rare Pair of Mathieu Matégot Wall Shelves in Red en Yellow
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare pair of Mathieu Matégot wall shelves in red en yellow. These were produced by Artimeta for a
Metal
Sold
H 26.25 in W 26.25 in D 7.63 in
Industrial Tomado Style Wall Mount Shelving Unit with Gray and Red Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, single section wall mounted Tomado style industrial shelving unit with gray and
Metal
Vintage 1960s Red Wire Shelf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfect Mid-Century Modern red coated metal wire shelf or rack. In the style of Tomado or
Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
An early to mid 20th century Chinese Chippendale Style Red Lacquered Corner Etagere. Measures 15.5
Lacquer, Paint, Wood
Orange Red Modular Plastic Umbo Bookshelf
By Directional
Located in Hopewell, NJ
makes a cool Mid-Century statement. Very good condition, especially for 50 year old plastic! Minor
Mathieu Matégot Red Metal Wall Shelve 1950s
By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Designed by Mathieu Matégot. Red metal perforated shelve. Manufactured by Artimeta The Netherlands
Metal
Vintage Retro Red, Yellow and Grey Metal Tomado Shelving Rack
By Adriaan Dekker, Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
shelves (B21).
Metal
Sold
H 26.75 in W 27.5 in D 8.25 in
Midcentury Tomado Red and Orange Industrial Three Shelf Shelving Unit
By Jan Van Der Togt, Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury TOMADO industrial shelving with red and orange shelves on black enameled metal wire
Metal
Sold
H 27.17 in W 41.34 in D 8.27 in
Large Vintage Retro Blue, Red, Yellow and Green Metal Tomado Shelving Rack
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Markington, GB
shelves, it is in mint condition! (B27).
Metal
Sold
H 27.17 in W 53.55 in D 8.27 in
1960s Metal Black Ladders Red Modular Tomado Wall Unit Designed by A. Dekker
By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker
Located in Markington, GB
1960s metal black ladders red modular Tomado wall unit designed by A. Dekker. This shelving unit
Metal
Sold
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & Red Shelves by Sergio Rodrigues Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
is stunning! The bar cart is composed of two doors, two red shelves and four (original) wheels that
Steel
Sold
H 79 in W 29.88 in D 11.625 in
Pilastro Adjustable Metal Shelving Unit w/ Red and White Cabinet & Four Shelves
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pilastro adjustable and re-arrangeable industrial metal wall mounted shelving unit with red and
Metal
Bronze 4-Tier Etagere with Red Leather Shelves, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Four-tier Etagere with Embossed Red Leather Inset Shelves, Mid 20th Century
Sold
H 24.02 in W 8.47 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Red Laquered Wood Shelving "Multistrux Multimueble"
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Shelving composed of 20 pieces of chromed metal structure and red lacquered wood that allows
Steel, Chrome
Red Wall Shelve Constant Nieuwenhuijs 't Spectrum, Netherlands
By Constant Nieuwenhuys, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
has also designed some items for the Dutch furniture company 't Spectrum. One of these was this red
Metal
Japanese Vintage Workshop Shelf, Mid Showa Period '1940-'
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This wooden open shelf was crafted in the Mid Showa Period'1940-'. This simple yet striking open shelf is made from heavy pine wood, with some parts crafted from cedar, giving it a ...
Cedar, Pine
$5,539Sale Price|38% Off
H 54.34 in W 158.27 in D 11.42 in
Mid-Century Modern, 1960 Extra Large Teak / Metal Tomado Shelving library system
By Tomado
Located in Markington, GB
An exceptionally large and rare modular ladder shelving system comprising 14 ladders and 30 shelves — likely one of the largest sets available worldwide. This impressive mid-century...
Metal
$485
H 23.63 in W 45.25 in D 6.75 in
Tomado Style Industrial Multi-Colored Double Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century double section industrial wall mount shelving unit with one wider section, which has a yellow and a white shelf and a narrower section with two black shelves. The s...
Metal
$485
H 23.63 in W 51 in D 7 in
Tomado Style Industrial Multi-Colored 2 Section Wall Mount Shelving Unit
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Tomado style, industrial two section wall mounted shelving with yellow, red and black shelves on black enameled metal risers. In original condition with visible we...
Metal
$385
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Tomado Wall Shelving Unit, Black Wire Frame, Orange Yellow Shelves
By Tomado
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single section wall-mounted shelving unit by Dutch manufacturer Tomado features vibrant orange and yellow metal shelves suspended on black wire risers. The clever wire frame construc...
Metal
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.