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Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Wishbone Dining Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid-century wishbone dining table.
Table measures: 58 wide x 40 deep x 29
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wishbone Chair in the Style of Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of Mid-Century Modern style and is sure to brighten up any space. Please confirm item location with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Maple Wishbone Dining Table, Refinished
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and very versatile Mid-Century Modern solid maple "wishbone" drop-leaf extension dining
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
H 29 in W 94.63 in D 40 in
Organic Driftwood Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bench Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Organic Driftwood Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bench Coffee Table. Item features a double pedestal
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Driftwood
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Maple Wishbone Expanding Dining Table
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century maple wishbone expanding dining table
This table measures 58 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Maple
Hans Wegner Mid Century Wishbone Chairs - Set of 4
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Countryside, IL
Hans Wegner Mid Century Wishbone Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21.5 wide x 20 deep x 30
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Wishbone Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century wishbone dining table with 2 leaves
This table measures: 27.5 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Blowing Rock Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Wishbone Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Blowing rock Mid-Century Modern black lacquer wishbone dining chairs - Set of 6. Set includes (2
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32 in W 23 in D 20 in
Heywood Wakefield Midcentury Wishbone Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield midcentury wishbone expanding dining table with 2 leaves.
This table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 94 in D 40 in
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Teak Wishbone Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Countryside, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Teak Wishbone Dining Chairs - Set of 4
These chairs measure: 19
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Gerald Thurston Mid-Century Modern Wishbone Lamp with Original Shade
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Thurston Wishbone lamp has become an iconic lamp of the Mid-Century Modern movement. The American made lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Curved Sculptural Mahogany & Cane King Size Headboard
By Baker Furniture Company, Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern king size headboard from the 1960's, mahogany frame with caned panels and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 38.25 in W 82.63 in D 4.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Armchair in Oak Model CH 25 by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern CH 25 armchair by Hans Wegner. New product. Designed in 1950, the CH25 lounge
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian rocking chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner.
Designer Biography
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 42.13 in W 24.81 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Walnut & Velvet w/ Brass Sabots by Karpen
By Karpen of California
Located in New York, NY
, these chairs embody the sophistication and timeless appeal of California Mid-Century Modernism at its
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.75 in W 32 in D 32 in
Mid Century Rosegold Pin Brooch Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
classic, unused adornments with a touch of midcentury allure.
Dimensions:
Bow: 50mm wide
Wishbone: 35mm
Category
Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Midcentury Wishbone Side Table in Walnut (4 available)
By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle Collection, Dean Santner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful wishbone circular table designed by Dean Santner featuring black walnut construction
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Modern Wishbone Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company, Gerald Thurston
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Wishbone Floor Lamps by Gerald Thurston for the Laurel Lamp Co. C1960. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modern 'Wishbone' Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern armchair takes its beautiful design from the iconic mid-century master Hans Wegner, and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern set by Hans Wegner refinished in black. Paper cord seats, sculpted frames
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Deco Style Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style Mid-Century gentleman's dresser newly refinished in dark walnut. Five drawers for
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
6 Vintage "Wishbone" Style Chairs by Blowing Rock Furniture
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the best of both worlds with this wonderful set of 6 mid-century vintage dining chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Ebonized Arm Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wegner chair, this timeless design continues to reign in popularity amongst collectors of mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Classic Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Oak Armchair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
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 Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Oak
Iconic Hans J. Wegner “Wishbone” Oak Arm Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
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 Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Oak
'8' Hans Wegner-Style Oak Wishbone Dining Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Scandinavian mid-century twist, offering refinement and modernization to a familiar design. A testament to
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Heywood Wakefield Round Edge Wishbone MCM Dining Table with 2 Leaves
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield round edge wishbone mid century dining table with 2 leaves
This table measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
(6) Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son "Wishbone" Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Norwalk, CT
Simply referred to as "The Chair" by connoisseurs of Danish mid-century design for its iconic
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
French Midcentury Organic Modern Wicker Demilune Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming mid-century organic modern demi-lune console table featuring a wood frame covered with
Category
20th Century French Organic Modern Demi-lune Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Paul Salomonsen 'Y Chair' 1960s photograph Danish Design poster
Located in London, GB
. The Chair subsequently became an icon of Danish mid-century furniture design.
Condition: Excellent.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
H 38.98 in W 24.02 in
1980 Art Deco Style Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone Marble Wood Console Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
with Gold Leaf Border.
The Mid-Century Modern Console Table is very heavy and can carry a large piece
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Art Deco Console Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Gold Leaf
H 29.25 in W 40.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of Six Original French Midcentury Tall Back Dining Chairs W/ Nickel Mounts
Located in New York City, NY
A set of six original French Mid-Century Modernist tall dining chairs featuring angular lines with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 42.75 in W 18.75 in D 20.63 in
20th Century Danish Set of Three Carl Hansen & Søn Y Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish set of three Wishbone chairs made of hand carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak, Paper
No Reserve
H 30 in W 20 in D 22 in
Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak wall unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern 4 bay
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 69.1 in W 127.56 in D 14.97 in
Wishbone
Located in Deddington, GB
was developed in the mid 19th century for reproducing text and drawings as blueprints. The term
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Digital
Arthur Espenet Carpenter 'Sedua Wishbone' Armchair
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 'Sedua Wishbone' armchair by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, in walnut with leather straps, circa 1972
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Wishbone chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in bari, IT
Nordic style chairs by Hans Wegner for Frans & Sons
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH24 Pour Carl Hansen, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
and those produced in 1973. This iconic model also known as the "Wishbone chair" has been recognized
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs by Carl Hansen and Son
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pair of the iconic Hans J. Wegner Wishbone chairs by Carl Hansen & Son.
We aren't
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rush, Teak
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, "Wishbone” Chair circa 1970s, Stamped
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, California, USA, circa early 1970s "Wishbone" chair of African Hyedua and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner, Wishbone CH 24 pour Carl Hansen, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
produced ones. This iconic model created in 1950 by Hans Wegner is also known as the "Wishbone chair" and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set of Six Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
CH 24 - set of 6 'Wishbone' chairs in beech and woven paper yarn. Hans J. Wegner / Carl Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Seldom seen Laurel Lighting Wishbone Floor Lamp, Gerald Thurston
By Gerald Thurston, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1950's Wishbone floor lamp for Laurel Lighting Company. Nice original condition, solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Collection of 6 Hans Wegner Chairs, Wishbone, Heart, CH33
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Collection of six Hans Wegner dining chairs consisting of two wishbone, two heart, and two CH33
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Oak, Teak
Sculptural 1960s Wishbone Rocking Chair In Oak By Robin Williams
By Robin Williams, Sam Maloof, Yngve Ekström
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A rare 1960s "Wishbone" rocking chair in steam-bent oak by British designer Robin Williams
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner Wishbone Danish Dining Chairs CH 24
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of authentic Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 wishbone dining chairs in white oak with paper
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Teak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Walnut Lacquer Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak Soap Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Mahogany Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Rare "Wishbone" Vanity Mirror in Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage and rare "Wishbone" vanity mirror designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones in the
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak Smoked Oil Finish with Natural Papercord *Quickship*
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
Early Hans J. Wegner, model CH24, Wishbone chair, Carl Hansen & Søn, 1960s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uppsala, SE
Early example of the iconic Wishbone chair (or the Y-chair as it also is called), designed in 1949
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Patinated Oak “Wishbone” Arm Chairs by Hans Wegner circa 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF PATINATED OAK "WISHBONE" ARM CHAIRS
Designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft White Finish and Natural Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Beech Wood with Soft Blue Finish and Natural Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Wishbone Chair, has been in continuous production since its introduction in 1950.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.9 in W 21.6 in D 20 in
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Midcentury Wishbone For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the midcentury wishbone you’re looking for. A midcentury wishbone — often made from wood, oak and natural fiber — can elevate any home. There are 395 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury wishbone you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the midcentury wishbone you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each midcentury wishbone bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury wishbone that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Heywood-Wakefield Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Midcentury Wishbone?
Prices for a midcentury wishbone can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $180 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,007.
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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