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Bookcase 1962 Italian Mid-Century Modern Revolving Design Sculptural Wood
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bookcase of 1962 original Italian design revolving design, made of wood, with wooden fronts carved
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 125.99 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Freestanding Mid Century Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
walnut grain, sculptural handles, drop down surface area, and is finished on both sides.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Sculptural Bookcase in the Manner of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
refinished. Great sculptural form.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Borge Mogensen Dresser with Bookcases, Soborg Denmark, 1960 Mid Century
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Round Rock, TX
(2) available. Price is for 1 (individually)
These would be a lovely addition to any mid century
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Large 4 Shelf Bookcase Cherry Oak American Studio Craft
By George Nakashima, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Vintage Mid-Century Modern American Studio Craft Oak and cherry Bookcase. Beautiful bookcase
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cherry, Oak
José Zanine Caldas 'Attr.' Small Bookcase, Brazil, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Utrecht, NL
This bookcase is made out of thick plywood and features a sculptural and raw look that give it a
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Sculptural Rattan Etagere, 1970s
Located in Madison, WI
fact an original mid century piece.
This is a one-of-a-kind, highly stylish and signature mid century
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Rattan and Bamboo shelving unit mid Century style
Located in Oxford, GB
Theses organic bamboo shelving unit- bookcase, shaped like an elephant fabulous sculptural piece
Category
2010s Philippine Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Periodical Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
futuristic touch.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 81.11 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-26-A Aluminium Book Case / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by Pierre Jeanneret. Each part is authentic Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 65.75 in W 59.85 in D 18.51 in
Noviembre VIII Bookcase in Burned Oak Wood, Shelving System Inspired by Brancusi
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
tables and sculptural bookshelves.
VIII Octava — Noviembre Bookcase
Sculptural bookcase inspired in
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
H 66.93 in W 63 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Black and Gold Bookshelf Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sleek sculptural form. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century.
Measurements: 84" H x 40" W x 19 D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 84 in W 40 in D 19 in
Noviembre IX, Console Table in Walnut Wood Inspired by Brancusi, Sideboard
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
influential artists of the twentieth century, who, through his highly simplified figures and free of all
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 66.93 in D 11.82 in
Noviembre IX, Console Table in Oak Wood, Sideboard by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
influential artists of the twentieth century, who, through his highly simplified figures and free of all
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Artisan Crafted Iron & Glass Ètagerè or Bookshelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of a kind vintage iron and glass, artisan crafted, ètagerè or bookcase in the Brutalist style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Shelves
Materials
Copper, Iron
H 70.5 in W 55 in D 14.25 in
Rare Mid Century modern Poul Hundevad Rocking Chair
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Weesp, NL
Poul Hundevad rare mid century modern rocking chair
Extremely rare oak and canvas 1950s safari
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Antonio da Ros Handmade Glass Sculptural Bookends, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antonio da Ros handmade glass sculptural bookends, circa 1960
Absolutely beautiful vintage 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona
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What happens when the
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Rectangular Floating Shelf with Close Back and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 9.85 in
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 9.85 in
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Large Rectangular Floating Shelf with Close Back and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 11.82 in W 59.06 in D 9.85 in
Individual Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno by Nono
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Individual Floating Shelf with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by Joel Escalona
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 7.88 in W 47.25 in D 7.88 in
4 Floating Shelves with 6 Sculptural Wooden Pebbles, Sereno by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of Four Floating Shelves with Six Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Joel Escalona
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 25.6 in W 59.06 in D 7.88 in
Rectangular Floating Shelf and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Nono
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Rectangular Floating Shelf with Close Back and One Large Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent, Sereno by
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 9.85 in
Two Floating Shelves with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble, Sereno by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of Two Floating Shelves with One Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accent in the Middle, Sereno by Joel
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 9.85 in W 47.25 in D 7.88 in
3 Sculptural Form 'Oro' Dining Chairs by Raoul Guys, 1951, Airborne, France
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
chairs have a wonderful flowing sculptural form constructed from enameled steel and with decoratively
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
3 Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Nono
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of Three Floating Shelves with Three Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents, Sereno by Joel Escalona
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 17.72 in W 59.06 in D 7.88 in
2 Large Floating Shelves with 2 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of Two Large Floating Shelves with Two Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents in the Middle, Sereno
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 9.85 in W 59.06 in D 7.88 in
2 Large Floating Shelves with 3 Sculptural Wooden Pebble Sereno by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Set of Two Large Floating Shelves with Three Sculptural Wooden Pebble Accents in the Middle, Sereno
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 9.85 in W 70.87 in D 7.88 in
French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
Located in New York City, NY
inlaid front adds a touch of elegance with patterns of diamonds and cubes. This sculptural cabinet is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 47.5 in W 61.75 in D 21.75 in
Vintage Italian Wall Unit by Dassi, 1950s Fully Restored
Located in Rome, IT
Wall Unit by Dassi, Italy, 1950s
This sculptural bookcase with a modern mid-century design in a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Stildomus Segesto dining chairs, set of four
By Stildomus, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
4 sculptural Dining Chairs - Entryway Chais - Timeless design
Extremely rare set of four "Segesto
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Angelo Mangiarotti and Chiara Campo Dining Table
Located in Turin, Turin
following the establishment of his studio, where he masterfully designed sculptural and functional stone
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1960s Danish Teak High Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
-front desk surface, and open bookcase with adjustable shelves. The cabinet is raised on a sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Teak
Stildomus "Torcello" dining chair in wood and leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Stildomus, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural & Very Rare Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa 1970's - perfect conditions
Extremely
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Walnut
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Wooden Ethiopian Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
sense of artistry. With its sculptural form and clean design, this headrest would make an intriguing
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Angelo Mangiarotti Consolle Table mod. Eros in Carrara Marble
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Skipper
Located in Turin, Turin
following the establishment of his studio, where he masterfully designed sculptural and functional stone
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Raoul Guys 'Antony', Chairs Designed for Cite University, Paris , 1954
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
'Airborne' in France and 'Trefac' in Belgium (on official license) '
Beautiful sculptural form design
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 21.07 in
Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
furniture and other objects that balance design and sculptural abstraction.
Thanks to her always original
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Pair of Scandinavian Modernist Polished Brass Rectilinear Bookends by Skultana
Located in New York, NY
sculptural presence to any bookcase. Their clean modernist lines and refined palate ensure that they would be
Category
20th Century Swedish Modern Bookends
Materials
Brass
H 8 in W 4 in D 5.25 in
Roger Rougier 1970 Modernist Table Acrylic Lamp Blooming Tulips Petals
By Roger Rougier
Located in Miami, FL
enthusiasts of mid-century modern design. His furniture designs can be found in museum collections around the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Roger Rougier 1970 Single Modernist Table Acrylic Lamp in Clam Shaped
By Roger Rougier
Located in Miami, FL
enthusiasts of mid-century modern design. His furniture designs can be found in museum collections around the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Rattan Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking midcentury rattan étagère, circa 1960s-1970s. This sculpturally designed rattan wrapped
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rattan, Reed, Glass, Wood
Bookshelf Trama 02
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
and inhabited along their entire perimeter endow the pieces with
a sculptural expression.
The series
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Trama 01
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
and inhabited along their entire perimeter endow the pieces with
a sculptural expression.
The series
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Large sculptural blue Murano glass centerpiece
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage Murano glass sculptural centerpiece, big and highly decorative, in a "Sommerso" mix of blue
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard/Hutch by Niels Moller for Gudme Mobelfabrik
By Gudme Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in New London, CT
easily be made into a separate bookcase/showcase on hairpin legs.
Born in Århus in 1920, the work of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
H 68.75 in W 70.25 in D 18 in
Mid Century Bookcase
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century bookcase with a single adjustable shelve and two sliding glass doors sitting on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Glass
Sculptural Oak Bookcase Design, 1970s
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful sculptural oak bookcase or TOTEM sculpture manufactured in France in 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Italian Wall Unit Bookcase
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
your own needs. The piece is made from rosewood and has four sculptural legs in all with delicate feet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Midcentury Baughman Sculptural Chrome and Glass Étagère Bookcase Shelf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style sculptural chrome and glass étagère bookcase shelf
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Chrome
H 72.5 in W 35.5 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Walnut Bookcase by Kipp Stewart / Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sculptural Bookcase for Drexel by Stewart McDougall and Kipp Stewart, stunning modernist design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Rare Pyramidal Sculptural Bookcase by Lucio Del Pezzo, Italy, 1960s
By Lucio Del Pezzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An interplay of pyramidal shape inform the artistic verve of this bookcase designed by Lucio Del
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Sculpted Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcases with Glass Sliding Doors
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern teak bookcases with
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 34.45 in W 43.12 in D 12.01 in
Mid-Century Rattan Wrapped Bookcase or Etagère in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Mid-Century Modern rattan etagere, circa 1960s-1970s. This sculpturally wrapped rattan bookcase is
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Cane, Wood, Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wall Unit Desk Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
vintage item, sleek sculptural form,
circa mid-20th century. Measurements: 72.5" H x 42" W x 15" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 72.5 in W 42 in L 72.5 in
Wim Rietveld “De Bijenkorf” Bookcase
By Wim Rietveld
Located in London, GB
the bookcase was designed on commission and sold exclusively through Amsterdam department store De
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century "Etagère" by Maison Raphael
By Maison Raphael
Located in Austin, TX
Impressive Italian Mid-Century Modern period étagère (open bookcase) of gilt brass with glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Bookcase by Bernhard Pedersen & Sons
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A teak wood bookcase with two adjustable shelves and sliding glass doors sitting on sculptural legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Bookcase
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Denton, TX
Sculptural walnut exterior legs with beveled case and shelves.
Designed by
Kipp Stewart & Stewart
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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Midcentury Sculptural Bookcase For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury sculptural bookcase for your home. Frequently made of wood, glass and hardwood, every midcentury sculptural bookcase was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect midcentury sculptural bookcase — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A midcentury sculptural bookcase, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury sculptural bookcase over the years, but those crafted by Kipp Stewart, Dassi and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Midcentury Sculptural Bookcase?
A midcentury sculptural bookcase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.
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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