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T-Back Planner Group Chair by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple t-back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Dining Chair
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Denton, TX
Very sturdy with worn black lacquer makes this chair a great companion for a desk or in a corner of a room, Original finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Des...
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Spindle Back Planner Group Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maple spindle back dining chair from the Planner Group series designed by Paul McCobb and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered T-Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight Mid-Century Modern T-back dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
H 30.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
The timeless Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers designed by legendary designer Paul McCobb in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Handsome Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1322 Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture 1322 lounge chair, loose seat cushion. Circa 1950s. Featuring
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 32.5 in W 29 in D 30 in
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Travertine Stone Top Coffee Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Travertine Stone Top Coffee Table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Cognac Leather Bench
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Cognac leather with brass accents
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Chest of Drawers
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" chest of drawers with brass accents for Calvin Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Travertine Night Stands
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Travertine & brass night stands for Calvin Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Marble & Brass Side Table
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" marble & brass side table for Calvin Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 22.25 in W 30 in D 20 in
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Credenza with Travertine Stone Top & Brass Accent
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century modern credenza designed by Paul McCobb for the “Irwin Collection” at Calvin Group in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Travertine, Brass
H 34.5 in W 71.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Paul McCobb, c1960s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chino Hills, CA
renowned Paul McCobb. This piece is a quintessential representation of American mid century modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" Credenza with Leather Doors & Brass Accents for C
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Credenza with Leather Doors & Brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 66 in D 19.25 in
Paul McCobb "Delineator" Hexagonal Rosewood Side Tables for Lane
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
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 American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb 6-Drawer Dresser for Winchendon Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb 6-drawer dresser for winchendon furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Dresser for Winchendon Furniture
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" dresser for winchendon furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 48 in D 18.25 in
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb "Bowtie" Dining Chairs for Winchendon Furniture
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Bowtie" dining chairs for Winchendon Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Walnut
H 35.25 in W 20.75 in D 19 in
MCM Model 7001 Chair in Walnut by Paul McCobb for Directional, USA, c. 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Deland, FL
7009 armchair designed by Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture. This chair is truly a work of art and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Iron & Maple Dining Chairs for Winchendon Furniture
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" iron and maple dining chairs for Winchendon Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 33.5 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Model E-11 Floor Lamp by Paul McCobb for Directional, USA, c. 1950's
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Deland, FL
E-11 floor lamp designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. This architecturally stunning lamp is truly
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 61.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
Paul McCobb "Planner Group" Maple Side Table with Iron Base for Winchendon Furni
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic side table designed by Paul McCobb for his "Planner Group" line that he collaborated for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
H 16 in W 17 in D 17 in
Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
McCobb
USA, Circa 1950s
Sculpted walnut frame, with upholstered seat and back cushions.
Measures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
. ;)
Telefunken, Grundig, Blaupunkt, Brionvega, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lounge Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
pieces by famed designers such as Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber, and Vladimir Kagan. While Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Radio Record Player bar coffee table book
Located in Madison, WI
, Electrohome, Clairtone, Herman Miller, Paul McCobb, Zenith, RCA, GE, Packard Bell, Metz, over 100 brands
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Guillaume Delvigne 'Bronco' Wood Stool
By Guillaume Delvigne
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
present works by the masters Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chairs in Grey Alpaca Velvet, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
into the golden age of mid-century design.
Other designers from this era include Paul McCobb, George
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Italian Design Low Lounge Chairs Black Iron Frame and Ice White Upholster
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Firenze, IT
This fantastic set of six Italian Mid-Century Modern design iron open back club or lounge chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Guillaume Delvigne 'Bronco' Black Lacquered Wood Stool by Karakter
By Guillaume Delvigne
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
present works by the masters Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
1960´s brown wooden Desk by Edward Wormley 'b'
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
matched by names like T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, Paul Mccobb or Estelle & Levine Laverne.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Paul McCobb Maple T Back Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Asheville, NC
Pair of mid century modern “T Back” chairs designed by Paul McCobb. Some scuffing/scratching from
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group T-Back Black Lacquered Maple Dining Chair, Restored
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern sculpted solid maple T-back dining chairs
Designed by Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
H 30.38 in W 21 in L 30.38 in
Pair of Planner Group T-Back Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice pair of solid armchairs with a T-back on solid maple and in very good condition. Signed!
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Planner Group T-Back Black Lacquered Solid Maple Dining Chairs, Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern sculpted solid maple t-back dining chairs
Designed by Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
H 30.38 in W 21 in L 30.38 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group T-Back Black Lacquered Maple Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern sculpted solid maple t-back dining chairs
Designed by Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
H 30.38 in W 21 in L 30.38 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group T-Back Black Lacquered Maple Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern sculpted solid maple t-back dining chairs
Designed by Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
H 30.38 in W 21 in D 19.75 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group T-Back Black Lacquered Maple Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern sculpted solid maple t-back dining chairs
Designed by Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
H 30.38 in W 21 in D 19.75 in
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Planner Group Model 1530 T-Back Maple Armchair, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in San Francisco, CA
A less common model 1530 T-back maple armchair by Paul McCobb from his Planner Group collection for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 30.25 in W 20.25 in D 20 in
Planner Group Model 1530 T-Back Dining Chairs in Maple by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group dining chairs made by Winchendon Furniture Company of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Midcentury Planner Group Dining Set
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A five-piece Paul McCobb dining set including all solid maple drop-leaf table and four matching T
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Maple
Paul McCobb Desk and Chair from the Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Paul McCobb and manufactured by the Winchendon Furniture Company from the Planner Group Line.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Maple Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern solid maple desk and t-back chair
Designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Black End Table Nightstands in the Style of Paul McCobb, a Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in West Reading, PA
have finished backs and don’t have to be placed against the wall.
Minor wear on surfaces. A great
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Paul McCobb Planner Group Dining Set for Winchendon Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern dining set designed by Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Maple
Pair of Planner Group T-Back Chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice pair of solid armchairs with a T-back on solid maple and in very good condition. Signed!
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Dresser Set with Vanity by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Mid-Century Modern Dresser Set with Vanity by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
H 34.25 in W 85.25 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Dining Set Four Chairs and Table, Maple, 1950s, Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Berlin, DE
Amazing Paul McCobb maple Planner Group dining set produced by Winchendon. The set includes two
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Maple
H 28.94 in W 71.66 in D 35.44 in
Tailored Pair of Paris Green Velvet Armchairs Attributed to Paul McCobb, 1960s
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stately Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs attributed to Paul McCobb, early 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Cotton, Velvet
H 31 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair, Newly Restored
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk and t-back chair
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.13 in W 48 in L 29.13 in
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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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