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Set of Four Mid-Century Modern T Chairs in Chrome and Cognac Leather.
Located in Washington, DC
Set of four Mid-Century Modern T chairs in chrome and cognac leather.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Chairs, Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in East Hampton, NY
Classic pair of slipper chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1954. The frames are
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Collectible pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs featuring sinuous Maple frames, brass
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Lounge Chairs
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Lounge Chairs
H 30.75 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of modern lounge chairs, in the style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, American, circa 1960s. They
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings design lounge chairs for Widdicomb Furniture Co. Newly
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in New York, NY
No. 102 Lounge Chairs by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis. Walnut with upholstery. Produced by
Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs
H 32.5 in W 26 in D 29 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by T.H. Robjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Midcentury Modern Maple Hardwood Lounge or Club Chairs / Armchairs, Model # 1651 by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple

Pair of T-H Robsjohn Gibbings Club Chairs/ Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of T-H Robsjohn Gibbings club chairs dark walnut base, with a light off white Ultra suede
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Slipper Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
repaired. Height 31.5” Width 26.5” Depth 28.5” Seat Height 17” The chair is not tagged.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Lounge Chair 1950's
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant American 1950's lounge chair with mahogany base in the manner of T.H. Robsjohn- Gibbings
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
, 24.5"w, 23"d; 15" seat height Additional Information: Chairs are model 1740. Reference: Widdicomb
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ballerina Chair - Version: T
Located in Jaipur, IN
The Ballerina Chair, a masterpiece of design by Siddhant Bothra from XYZ DESIGNS, embodies the
Category

2010s Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Ash

Ballerina Chair - Version: T
Ballerina Chair - Version: T
H 33.71 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Vintage T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of his and hers chairs feature upholstered seats with simple yet shapely black
Category

20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1954 for Widdicomb lounge chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of Classic and comfortable, deep seated club chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Slat Back Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic and rare armless lounge chair in mahogany with angled slat back designed by T.H. Robsjohn
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany

Martin Visser for 't Spectrum SZ 67 Lounge Chair
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Norwalk, CT
Indulge in the enigmatic allure of the Martin Visser SZ 67 Lounge Chair, a true design classic
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Martin Visser Prototype SE20 Chair, 'T Spectrum, 1988
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare prototype of the SE20 chair, designed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, the Netherlands
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs, Model 1720
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb lounge chairs of ebonized walnut- Model 1720. Circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Chair with an Ottoman
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic French style slipper chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, with a large ottoman
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style High Back Lounge Chair, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant upholstered lounge chair with mahogany base and wood trim up the back in the manner of T.H
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Slipper Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb in Pink Bouclé
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb slipper chairs with refinished frames. These have been
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Widdicomb 1950's
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Elegant modern lounge chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s. Mated
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Martin Visser SZ04 Lounge Chairs Sofa 't Spectrum, 1964
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare set of 3 lounge chairs model SZ04 designed by Martin Visser and manufacturer by 't Spectrum
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Mid Century Cane Sided Lounge Chairs - Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Mid Century Cane Sided Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 27.25 wide
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, side chair by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb features a walnut, ladder
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb "WMP" Arm Chair, 1950's
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950's. Model "WMP". Widdicomb paper label attached underneath. The club chair has be fully
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

21st Century Modern Wooden Black T-Shaped Chair Tao Made in Italy
By Paolo Orlandini
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
The name of this chair reveals the core of the project. In fact it is precisely on the T-shaped
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Classic T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb lounge chairs. Walnut frames with original
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fabulous Pair of Club Accent Chairs by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Kensington, MD
An open walnut frame nestles a fully upholstered seat on these gracious chairs by Thomas Robbsjohn
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 4 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chairs with sculptural walnut frames, double stretcher
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Reupholstered Dutch Mid-Century Modern F & T Chairs by Rob Parry
By Robert Parry
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Reupholstered Dutch Mid-Century Modern F & T Chairs by Rob Parry Pair of F & T chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Single Magistretti Style Pine Dining Chair by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Vico Magistretti style pine dining chair by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum with woven rush
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Pine

Nagoya SZ09 black lounge chair by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Netherlands
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Nagoya SZ09 black lounge chair by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum Netherlands. It was designed for
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 'SZ08' Lounge Chairs by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1960
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful pair of model ‘SZ08’ lounge chairs designed by Martin Visser in collaboration with Dick
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chair and Ottoman for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Toledo, OH
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings chair and ottoman for Widdicomb Furniture. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905-1976
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

T.H Robsjohn Gibbings Dining Chairs Refinished and Reupholstered
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Clean Lined Mid Century Dining Chairs, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of SZ11 Lounge Chairs by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1960s
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Brugge, BE
1960s “SZ11” Netherlands Steel and grey upholstery 65cm high, 60cm wide, 79cm deep
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings For Widdicomb Mahogany Dining Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pasadena, TX
5 dining chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings and made by Widdicomb. 4 side chairs. 1 armchair
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Leather Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in collaboration with the famous
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut

4 T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings For Widdicomb Mahogany Dining Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of 6 dining chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings and made by Widdicomb. Set includes
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Artifort/ ‘t Spectrum SZ10 ’M-Chair’ by Ebbing, Haas & Schudel, 1980s
By 't Spectrum, Artifort, Ton Haas
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
This very rare M-Chair was designed by Hans Ebbing, Ton Haas and Paul Schudel as part of an
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Reupholstered Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman after T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
that gives this classic chair an unexpectedly modern flair. Chair and ottoman are unmarked but share a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Pair of Unusual Slipper Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb, circa 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare and unusual French style slipper chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Martin Visser 'SE03' Side Chair for 't Spectrum with Yellow Frame
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking, Mid-Century 'SE03' side chair by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum circa 1973. Visser, a
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of `T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of `T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb, model 1651 Black lacquer frames
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Set of 4 BRUTALIST RUSTIC-MODERN MODERNIST "T" CHAIRS, by ARANJOU, France 1950
By Aranjou
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 4 "T" chairs of tribal inspiration, Modernist, Brutalist, Popular Art, Free-Form, carved
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder Back Side Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Minimalist Aesthetic: The chair's minimalist design is a hallmark of mid-century modern furniture. It
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Dining Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 6 walnut and off-white fabric dining or side chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Brass Accent Lounge Chair for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings brass accent lounge chair for Widdicomb
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb High Back Club Chairs Ebonized Base
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St. Louis, MO
 Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb highback club chairs with dark walnut base, tapered
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dining Chairs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of six dining chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Two armchairs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum Dining Chair in Black Leather
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, dining room chair, steel, patinated leather, The Netherlands, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six walnut dining chairs T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six walnut dining chairs T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Vertical slate back with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Slipper Chair, Walnut, Brass, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, walnut and beige fabric slipper chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Tubular Chairs by 't Spectrum
By Claire Bataille and Paul Ibens, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
leather, the Netherlands, 1971-1974. Modern set of 4 dining chairs designed by Claire Bataille & Paul
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Tubular Chairs by 't Spectrum
Set of Four Tubular Chairs by 't Spectrum
H 29.14 in W 18.51 in D 24.41 in
Club Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, C. 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Set of highback lounge chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950-1959
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Martin Visser set of 6 Dining Chairs SE05 for 't Spectrum, 1960
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice timeless design by Martin Visser .for 't Spectrum 1960s Brushed Aluminum frame ,comes with a Wicker seat and backrest . Very light weight .Good condition . no damage on ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker

T-Chair in Black by Annebet Philps & Mogg
By Annebet Philps, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"T-Chair is designed by Philips Annebet for Mogg brand, made of solid ash. T-Chair and chair with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

T-Chair in Black by Annebet Philps & Mogg
T-Chair in Black by Annebet Philps & Mogg
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Eight Modern Chairs Widdicomb Teak Frame T. H. Robsjohn & Gibbings
By John Widdicomb
Located in Toledo, OH
Eight teak frame upholstered dining chairs by Widdicomb designed by T.H. Rbsjohn & Gibbings. Six
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 5 Brutalist Rustic Modern Sculptured Chairs i. t. Style of Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Brutalist rustic modern sculptured chairs in elm in the style of Alexandre Noll Here are sold the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Elm

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Modern T Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern t chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each modern t chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 5008 options for an antique or vintage modern t chair now, or shop our selection of 582 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a modern t chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right modern t chair, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and Martin Visser each produced at least one beautiful modern t chair that is worth considering.

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    Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
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    Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.

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    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

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    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024
    Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.

    Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

    Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.

    Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    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. 

    Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Modern art encompasses Postimpressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, futurism, expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern day sculptures are typically made with bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Sculptures can also be crafted with gold, silver, aluminum, lead and iron. Find a collection of sculptures from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.