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Milo Baughman Style Lane Midcentury Burlwood Nightstands, Pair
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Lane midcentury Burlwood Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 26
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Burl
$4,595 / set
H 20.25 in W 26 in D 17 in
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Nightstands - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 26 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Burl
Pair of Burl Wood Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of burl wood nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane.
The
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century White Lacquer and Burlwood Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century White Lacquer and Burlwood Dresser
This lowboy measures: 72
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
$3,195
H 30.25 in W 72 in D 19 in
Lane Altavista Parsons Console Table in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
grains to the refinished top having distance design elements as seen in Milo Baughman designs. Branded
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table by Lane, Newly Refinished
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
olive wood
In the manner of Milo Baughman
By Lane Furniture
USA, 1970s
Measures: 64"W x 40"D x 29.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
$7,500
H 29.75 in W 100 in D 40 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table by Lane, Newly Refinished
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
olive wood
In the manner of Milo Baughman
By Lane Furniture
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 64"W x 40"D x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
$7,500
H 32 in W 100 in D 40 in
Milo Baughman for Lane furniture, Rosewood and chrome side table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Allentown, PA
designed by Milo Baughman. The top of this table is a beautiful dark rosewood with a chrome base that is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century White Lacquer and Burlwood Armories - Pair
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century White Lacquer and Burlwood Armories - Pair
Each armoire
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
$3,195 / set
H 68 in W 20 in D 20 in
Milo Baughman Storage Bench
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Storage Bench, geometric designed patterned exterior with pop-up seats,
concealing
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Handsome Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Long Dresser Credenza Lane Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
An outstanding Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood long dresser or credenza by Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Burl
$3,995
H 30 in W 78 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Cane Dining Chairs by Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Lane Furniture
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl
$3,995 / set
H 44 in W 21 in D 25 in
Milo Baughman Style Pair Lane Etegere Chrome Walnut Glass Mid-Century Classics
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of elegant and practical chrome framed and walnut cased etageres by Lane, Each with adjustable
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Chrome
$3,600 / set
H 67 in W 33.5 in D 16 in
Restored Checkerboard Patchwork Rectangular Table after Milo Baughman with Leaf
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
furniture in a style similar to the popular Milo Baughman tables. The entire table is clad in an 8 x 14 grid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$4,000
H 29 in W 67 in D 37 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard, Credenza, or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
In the manner of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ash, Burl
$4,995
H 32.38 in W 67.75 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl
$3,995 / set
H 44 in W 24.5 in D 21.75 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl
$5,595 / set
H 44 in W 21.75 in D 24.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of ten Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl
$6,995 / set
H 44 in W 21.75 in D 24.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl
$4,295 / set
H 44 in W 21.75 in D 24.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane High Back Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of twelve Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs
By Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl
$7,995
H 44 in W 21.75 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Lane Burl Parsons Table
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Denver, CO
In the manner of Milo Baughman
Inset book-matched burl veneer top.
Sourced in Colorado
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Tables
Materials
Oak, Burl
Style of Milo Baughman Burl Wood Bookmatched Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror Pair
By Lane Furniture, Roland Carter, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman style burl wood bookmatched Mid-Century Modern wall mirrors, designed by
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Burl
$4,500 / set
H 47 in W 21 in D 1 in
Style of Milo Baughman Book Matched Burl Wood Queen or Full Size Headboard Bed
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture, Roland Carter
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Style of Milo Baughman book matched burl wood queen or full size headboard bed, designed by Roland
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Burl
$4,500
H 42 in W 61 in D 2 in
Parson Burl Walnut Rectangle Lane Furniture Dining Table w/ Two Leaves Mint!
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Parson Burl walnut rectangle Lane Furniture dining table w/ two 20" leaves mint!
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut
$9,500
H 30 in W 64 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza Bar Cabinet
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style Burlwood Sideboard Credenza bar cabinet media
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Burl
$4,595
H 32 in W 68 in D 18 in
Stunning Burl Wood Credenza Dresser by Roland Carter for Lane, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture, Roland Carter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous highly figured burl grain wood credenza dresser by Roland Carter for Lane. Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Burl
$4,900 / item
H 32 in W 67.75 in D 18 in
Vintage Architectural End Tables by Lane
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Dunbar Furniture, Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Architectural end tables by Lane
Manner of Robsjohn Gibbings.
wear and fading to wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern off White Lacquered Desk Brass Details Style of Baughman or Springer
By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
plated toe kick in the style of Milo Baughman, Karl Springer, Lane. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
$3,495
H 30.25 in W 55 in D 24 in
Pair of Vintage Dark Brown Mid-Century Modern Nightstands or Side Tables, 1970s
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman, Guido Faleschini, Willy Rizzo
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern nightstands showcases a sleek, minimalist design with a rich dark brown finish, making them a perfect fit for MCM and contemporary interiors. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
$5,200 / set
H 22.13 in W 26 in D 17.75 in
Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Chest
By Tomlinson, Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture, Drexel, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Hope Chest Bottom Shelf MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
$2,200
H 29 in W 47 in D 20 in
Vintage Percival Lafer Side Tables - a Pair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Lane Furniture, Percival Lafer, Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century square shaped side tables designed by Percival Lafer, circa 1970s. The base of the tables are made from sculpted Brazilian rosewood. Rosewood known for being especially r...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Nine Drawer Burl Wood Dresser attributed to Milo Boughman
Located in Seattle, WA
minimalist aesthetic typical of mid-century modern furniture.
Attributed to Milo Baughman for Lane, it
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Burl
$3,595
H 29 in W 72 in D 18 in
Lane Furniture Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Mirror
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture, Roland Carter
Located in Dallas, TX
"Alpha" series is often attributed to Milo Baughman and is highly coveted for its sleek minimal design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mi...
Materials
Burl
1960s Vintage Burl Wood Display Cases by Lane, a Pair
Located in Hartville, OH
.
These MCM beauties are some of the rarest of Lane pieces in collaboration with Milo Baughman. Lane did a
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Olive
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Nightstands by Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Milo Baughman style mid-century modern burl wood nightstands by Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Nightstand by Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood nightstand by Lane Furniture. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Nightstand by Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood nightstand by Lane Furniture. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Nightstands by Lane, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman style mid-century modern burl wood nightstands
By Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Gentlemen's Chest by Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood gentlemen's chest
By Lane Furniture
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Nightstands by Lane, Pair
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood nightstands
By Lane Furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Ash, Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Gentleman's Chest by Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood gentleman's chest by Lane Furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s American Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman Burlwood Dresser by Lane, Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage dresser by Lane in burl wood.
Features nine (9) pull-out drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Burl
MCM Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl-Wood Sideboard / Credenza
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl Olive Wood Sideboard/Credenza
Exquisite
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Wall Mirrors by Lane, 1970s
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of tall Mid-Century Modern burl wood wall mirrors
In the manner of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Wall Mirror by Lane, 1970s
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous tall Mid-Century Modern burl wood wall mirror
In the manner of Milo Baughman
By Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Armoire Dresser by Lane, 1970s
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood armoire dresser or gentleman's chest
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Gentleman's Chest by Lane, 1970s
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood gentleman's chest or armoire dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Burl
Milo Baughman Parsons Dining Table in Deep Burl for Lane
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Astoria, NY
A Parsons style dining table, designed by Milo Baughman for Lane and produced circa 1970s, veneered
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
King Size Burl Wood Headboard by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern king size burl wood headboard by Milo Baughman for Lane.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman Bookmatched Olive Ash Burl Parsons Dining Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Olive ash burl dining table by Milo Baughman for Lane. Table has two 18" leaves that extend length
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza by Lane, Newly Refinished
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Ash, Burl
$4,995
H 32.25 in W 67.75 in L 32.25 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Long Dresser or Credenza by Lane
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood long dresser or credenza by Lane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Burl
Olive Burl Wood Credenza or Dresser by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Lane's 1970s collaboration with Milo Baughman, this nine-drawer credenza or dresser has a case
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
Olive Burl Wood King-Sized Headboard by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Lane’s 1970s collaboration with Milo Baughman, this king sized headboard has five smooth
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood and Oak Sideboard Credenza
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style lane mid century burlwood and oak sideboard credenza.
Credenza measures: 68
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Burl
$3,295
H 32 in W 68 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood and Oak Sideboard Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style lane mid century burlwood and oak sideboard credenza - This credenza has been
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Burl
$3,295
H 32 in W 68 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century White Lacquer and Burlwood Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century White Lacquer and Burlwood Dresser
This lowboy measures: 72
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
$3,195
H 30.25 in W 72 in D 19 in
Handsome Burl Wood Credenza by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sleek burl wood credenza featuring six pull-out drawers and three extra drawers concealed beneath a cabinet door. The body is ebonized walnut and the drawer fronts are olive burled w...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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Milo Baughman Lane For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the milo baughman lane you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, burl and metal, every milo baughman lane was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer milo baughman lane, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A milo baughman lane, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made milo baughman lane has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman and Lane Acclaim are consistently popular.
How Much is a Milo Baughman Lane?
Prices for a milo baughman lane can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $20 and can go as high as $5,995, while the average can fetch as much as $2,532.
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 celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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