$53,651 / item
Pair of Armchairs manufactured by Móveis Cantu
By Jorge Jabour
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Armchairs Manufactured by Móveis Cantu Brazil, 1960s Structures executed in solid jacaranda, upholstered bodies and seats covered in grey fabric Measurements : 74cmx 80cmx99...
Fabric, Jacaranda
Moveis Cantu. Dining table. 1968. Solid wood and granite. 200 x 100 x 78cm
By Cantu
Located in PARIS, FR
Moveis Cantu Dining table, 1968 Workshop label Solid wood and granite top Dimensions: L 200 x W 100 x H 78 cm This 1968 dining table, designed by Moveis Cantu, embodies th...
Granite
Jorge Jabour for Móveis Cantu Coffee Table in Rosewood & Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Architect Jorge Jabour Mauad, alongside Osires Cunha Meale, helped shape Móveis Cantu’s contribution to Brazilian modern interiors.
Marble
Rosewood Chair with Armrests, by Móveis Cantù, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chairs with armrests made in solid rosewood and fabric was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. This model was manufactured with seats in cane or le...
Fabric, Rosewood
Rosewood Chair with Armrests, by Móveis Cantù, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chairs with armrests made in solid rosewood and fabric was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. This model was manufactured with seats in cane or le...
Rosewood, Fabric
$13,552Sale Price|20% Off
Rosewood Chairs with Armrests by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Sold by Cantù Móveis in the 1960s, this pair of chairs with armrests presents a very interesting design.
Leather, Rosewood
Rosewood Chair with Armrests by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This chair with armrests was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s and presented in the company catalog from this period.
Rosewood, Leather
Slatted Bench in Solid Rosewood by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous bench was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores LTDA. in the 1960s. It consists of a very well-constructed piece in solid Rosewood, with slats rhythmically positioned s...
Rosewood
Rosewood Side Table by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This Side Table was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. The piece is made of a solid Rosewood structure with a round veneered top.
Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Rosewood Dining Table by Jorge Jabour for Móveis Cantú, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
A generously scaled Brazilian modern dining table designed by Jorge Jabour for Móveis Cantú, Brazil, circa 1960s. Architectural in composition and exceptionally expressive in its use...
Rosewood
Rosewood Bar Cart by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This Tea Cart made in solid Rosewood was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s.
Formica, Rosewood
Set of 8 Rosewood and Cane Chairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
These Cane Chairs made in solid Rosewood were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s.
Rosewood, Cane, Wood
Set of 8 Rosewood and Cane Chairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
These Cane Chairs made in solid Rosewood were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s.
Cane, Rosewood
Brazilian Midcentury pair of chairs with Armrests, by Móveis Cantú, 1960s
Located in Whitstable, GB
We have a pair of chairs with armrests made in solid wood by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda, in the 1960s, Brasil.
Velvet, Hardwood
Moveis Cantu - Jorge Jabour Mauad - Lounge chair in solid wood mid-1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in São Paulo, SP
These armchairs were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s and were part of the company's catalog from that period.
Linen, Wood
Brazilian Desserte with 2 reversible trays in Rosewood, by Jorge Jabour Mauad.
By Jorge Jabour, Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Designer: Jabour Jabour Mauad and Osires Meale Cunha. Publisher: Móveis Cantù. Origin: Brazil. Period: 1960. Condition: Very good condition.
Formica, Rosewood
Jorge Jabour Mauad, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad and produced by Móveis Cantú, Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Rosewood Slatted Bench by Cantu Moveis, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
The Slatted Bench was produced by Cantù Móveis in the 1960s. It is made entirely from solid rosewood and has slats positioned on a well-structured two-footed base.
Rosewood
Pair of Vintage Rosewood Stools by Cantù Móveis, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s, these Stools are made of solid Rosewood, turned with rounded edges and pointy feet, giving the pieces a lightweight appearan...
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Vintage Rosewood Stools by Cantù Móveis, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s, these Stools are made of solid Rosewood, turned with rounded edges and pointy feet, giving the pieces a lightweight appearan...
Leather, Rosewood
Jorge Jabour Mauad Swivel Office Chair in Iron and Red Fabric, Cantù, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in São Paulo, BR
The base, in darkened metal, contrasts with the red volume above it. Cantù Móveis e Interiores was a small Brazilian company of modern design in the 1960s, directed by the architect...
Iron
Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Rosewood & Mohair, Jorge Jabour, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad and produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. during the 1960s, this exceptional pair of armchairs represents the architectural sophistication and ma...
Mohair, Rosewood
Four Brazilian Rosewood Armchairs / Dining Chairs by Jorge Jabour, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Jabour for Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. during the 1960s, these refined Brazilian Modern armchairs embody the understated sophistication that defined the country...
Bouclé, Chenille, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchair by Móveis Cantu, 1960s
By Cantu, Jorge Jabour
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Pair of armchairs by Móveis Cantu, 1960s. Manufactured by Móveis Cantu and designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad & Osíres Cunha Meale, Brazil, circa 1960.
Straw, Cane, Wood
Sold
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Stools by Móveis Cantu, Brazil, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern pair of stools by Móveis Cantu, Brazil 1960s Pair of Mid-Century Modern stools designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad and Osíres Cunha Meale and manufactured by Móveis ...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Móveis Cantù Designer Jorge Jabour Mauad Pair of Solid Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Located in Curitiba, PR
Pair of solid rosewood lounge chairs by Móveis Cantù, designer Jorge Jabour Mauad, Brazil, 1960, upholstered in beautiful bouclé.
Bouclé, Rosewood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Rosewood Dining Table by Cantù Móveis, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This Dining Table was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. The eight-seat table made of solid Rosewood with a veneered top is extendable for ten seats, with a pr...
Rosewood
Jorge Jabour Mauad, Dining Chairs, Leather, Wood, Brazil, 1960
By Jorge Jabour
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six wood and leather dining room chairs or side chairs designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad and produced by Móveis Cantú, Brazil, c. 1960. Moderate discoloration to wood and leat...
Leather, Wood
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H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in
Brazilian Modern Pair of Side tables in Hardwood & Marble, Jorge Jabour, 1960’s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of side table was made by Jorge Jabour for Moveis Cantu in Brazil in the 1960’s and features a structure entirely made in solid rosewood and a marble top.
Marble
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern bench, designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad for Móveis Cantu in Brazil, is a showstopper! The bench is entirely made in Brazilian rosewood (also ...
Wood
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern bench, designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad for Móveis Cantu in Brazil, is a showstopper! The bench is entirely made in Brazilian rosewood (also kn...
Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Brazilian Table with 2 Reversible Rosewood and Formica Trays by Cantù Móveis
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Very nice workmanship. Cantù Móveis for Interiores Ltda 1960.
Formica, Rosewood
Sold
H 24 in W 30 in D 21 in
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & Chrome Wheels, Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
This bar cart not only adds functional elegance but also enriches any interior with its timeless design aesthetic. About the designer: Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda is a distingui...
Chrome
Pair of Modern Brazilian Rosewood Armchairs by Moveis Cantu
By Bernardo Figueiredo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chairs with armrests made of Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda) and leather by the Brazilian company Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. Jabour Mauad and Osires Cunha Meale were res...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Rosewood Chair with Armrests, by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chairs with armrests made in solid rosewood and leather was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. This model was manufactured with seats in cane or l...
Rosewood, Leather
Sold
H 30 in W 50 in D 29 in
Brazilian Modern Rectangular Table in Hardwood & Round Legs, Jorge Jabour, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
This elegant dining or working table, designed in the 1960s by Jorge Jabour for Móveis Cantu, is a refined example of Brazilian mid-century modern design at its most restrained and a...
Hardwood
Italian Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A marble and wood coffee table likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.25"H x 54.0"W x 26.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Marble
$16,800
H 12.41 in Dm 39.38 in
Rosewood and marble Coffee Table by Unknown designer, Brazilian Midentury, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brazilian designs inspired many other craftsmen and small manufacturers with their vanguard production concerning Brazilian materiality and the "modern values" of the form...
Marble
Celina Decorações, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1960s. Loss to veneer as illustrated. Complimentary touch up available upon request. Overall ...
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Table, Wood, Italian, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Table, Wood, Italian, 1960s
Wood
$6,849 / set
H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...
Fabric, Wood
$67,500
H 33.5 in W 160.5 in D 50.5 in
Monumental Dining Table by Designer Craft Associates, Late 1900s
By Craft Associates
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century monumental dining / conference table with a hollow core frame with dimensional square and rectangular sections with veneers in shagreen, ebony de macassar, parch...
Chrome
1960s Brazilian Modern Coffee Table by Móveis Cimo, Rosewood & Marble
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This refined coffee table, produced in Brazil by Cimo in the late 1950s to early 1960s, exemplifies the architectural language that defined Brazilian modernism during its most influe...
Marble, Brass
$7,500
H 29 in W 116 in D 42 in
Klaus Rausch Mid-Century Brutalist Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Rausch
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare Mid-Century Modern rustic Brutalist geometric hemlock extension dining table By Klaus Rausch for Rausch Collection, "St. Moritz" Line Germany, 1960s Measures: 74"W x 42"D x...
Wood
$16,625Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 27.25 in W 27 in D 28 in
Sergio Rodrigues 'Kilin' Lounge Chairs in Rosewood & Leather, OCA, Brazil 1970s
By Oca, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and authentic pair of Kilin lounge chairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues in Brazil, circa 1970s. These are original period examples, not later reproductions, crafted in sol...
Leather, Rosewood
Celina Decorações, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 12” H x 60” W x 32” D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Marble
Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.85"H x 43.15"W x 20.0"D All items ship ...
Marble
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table designed and produced by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 12.75” H x 29.75” Diameter
Marble
$3,600 / set
H 35.8 in W 18 in D 18.8 in
Brazilian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Cane, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to an unknown Brazilian maker and dating to the 1960s, this pair of armchairs reflects the disciplined clarity that defines much of the period’s seating design. Their arch...
Cane, Hardwood
$18,000 / set
H 29.1 in W 22.8 in D 19 in
Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Rosewood and Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the 1950s, this pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro represents one of the most foundational and influential contributions to Brazilian Modern furniture. Often regarded ...
Cane, Rosewood
$8,400
H 14 in W 59.25 in D 35.65 in L 14 in
Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Subtle staining on marble. Wear consistent with age and use. Chipping to edge as illustrated. Overall Dime...
Marble
$25,000
H 11.4 in W 39.4 in D 39.4 in
Limestone Coffee Table by Jorge Zalszupin in Rosewood & Marble, Brazil, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The Limestone coffee table stands among Jorge Zalszupin's most intellectually sophisticated and architecturally resolved early designs, embodying the designer's relentless pursuit of...
Marble
$68,750Sale Price|27% Off
H 40.25 in W 72 in D 55.5 in L 40.25 in
A Fine19th Century Louis XIV Style Collard & Collard Marquetry Baby Grand Piano
By Collard & Collard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately ...
Bronze
$8,425 / set
H 33.27 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
French Upholstered Lounge Chair with Footstool, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The post-war period in France saw a wide array of inventive and creative contributions to the history of design. What made this particular period so prolific and influential is that ...
Metal
Lane Furniture "Pueblo" Brutalist Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern long dresser by Lane for their "Pueblo" series. Adorned with mosaic style wood collage, making a striking brutalist style front. Nine wide drawers. Great statement...
Walnut
$11,800 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 20.67 in
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Set of Four 'Pamplona' Dining Chairs in Red Lacquer
By Poggi, Augusto Savini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, set of four 'Pamplona' dining chairs, lacquered wood, fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1960s 'Pamplona' armchairs in red lacquered wood and red textured upholster...
Aluminum
Teak & Rope Pendant by Ib Fabiansen for Fog&Mørup, Never Used
By Ib Fabiansen, Fog & Mørup
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the exquisite hanging lamp designed by IB Fabiansen for Fog&Mørup, a Danish design gem that beautifully combines teak wood and rope to create a truly captivating lighting...
Rope, Teak
Scarce coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Sublime table de Joaquim Tenreiro vers 1955 en Caviuna et verre. Très élégante.
Glass, Wood
$85,800 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
S Table
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The S table is a simple concept for a simple table, though defined more by our commitment to sustainability of ingredients (and quality) than just its simple volumetric shape.
Mahogany
$65,000
H 62 in W 31 in D 24 in
Exceptional Sculpture "Monumental Cambiamiento" by Angelo Mangiarotti, 2006
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Girona, Spain
Exceptional sculpture by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy, circa 2006 Unique piece. Provenance : Special order for Mangiarotti editor. Carrara marble. Mangiarotti has worked for Cassina...
Carrara Marble
Bodil Kjaer Desk in Rosewood and Chrome, Denmark, 1960s
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in Hellouw, NL
Bodil Kjær approached furniture with the mind of an architect. Her designs from the late 1950s and 1960s were conceived as working tools for modern interiors, balancing strict geomet...
Chrome
T02M Coffee Table by Pierre Chapo, Elm Wood, Mid-Century, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare T02M coffee table by Pierre Chapo, originally designed in 1963, exemplifying the timeless craftsmanship of Chapo’s early works. Known for its smooth, rounded form, this table re...
Wood, Elm
$443,953
H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Other
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$19,124
H 23.23 in W 118.9 in D 98.82 in
Original Lara Sofa by Pamio, Toso and Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1960s
By Stilwood, Pierre Paulin, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Lara sofa by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Stilwood, Italy 1950s/1960s. Newly reupholstered in a premium, pure Alpaca wool fabric. Ships worldwide.
Foam
Jorge Zalszupin. Sideboard "Componivel", c. 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in PARIS, FR
Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) "Componsible" sideboard, c. 1960 Bois freijo massif, placage de bois freijo et métal / Solid freijo wood, freijo wood veneer, and metal Dimensions: 70 ...
Metal
$1,950 / item
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Soft Pad Tall Executive Chair in Medium Blue
By Herman Miller
Located in Wilton, CT
Authentic Herman Miller Eames Tall Executive Aluminum Group Soft Pad Medium Blue Leather Chair. These chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames are the epitome of the concept "form me...
Aluminum, Steel
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.
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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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