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Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm
Vintage Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand.
Its rush is original
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Rudder back n°19 by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm
Vintage Bauche n°19 by Charlotte Perriand. Ladder back models are
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Four n°19 Chairs by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W420 D400 H820 SH450 mm
Set of Four n°19 Chairs by Charlotte Perriand.
Designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
After Charlotte Perriand N.19 Chair, Wood Rattan, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand, made by unknown manufacturer, circa 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Superb Pair of Early Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche chairs, France, 1950s, with very rare rust
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 32.68 in W 16.74 in D 18.71 in
Set of 10 Original Charlotte Perriand No. 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
A superb, rare, original set of 10 Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche chairs, France, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 32.68 in W 16.74 in D 18.71 in
Superb Pair of Early Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche chairs, France, 1950s, with very rare green
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 32.68 in W 16.74 in D 18.71 in
Superb Set of Early Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche Chairs, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of Charlotte Perriand Model 19 Bauche chairs, France, 1950s, with very rare green and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 32.68 in W 16.74 in D 18.71 in
Pair of Mid Century Charlotte Perriand Meribel "N. 19" Dining Side Chairs, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of mid century "Meribel N. 19" dining / office chairs by Charlotte Perriand in ash and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Set of 6 After Charlotte Perriand n.19 Chairs, Wood Rattan, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chair designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand, made by unknown manufacturer. Wood and rattan
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Set of Six After Charlotte Perriand N.19 Chairs, Wood Rattan, Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 8 chairs designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand.
Made by unknown manufacturer in
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 33.08 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Bauche chair by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in TOURS, FR
Bauche chair by Charlotte Perriand, model 19
France, 1950
In original condition with patina
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Stool in Ash and Straw
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charlotte Perriand, stool, part of the '19' series, ash, straw, France, 1950s
A beautiful design
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Straw, Ash
Charlotte Perriand French Architect Consado Sideboard or Buffet for Mauritania
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
This Cansado four-drawer and sliding door sideboard was designed by Charlotte Perriand circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Laminate, Mahogany
H 29 in W 63 in D 19 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 16.54 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 16.54 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 16.54 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Modular Sofa, Wood and Black Leather by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular system that can be use as a sofa, bench or other options designed by Charlotte Perriand in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century French Coffee Table, Ex. Garrick Stephenson
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Morristown, NJ
A substantial solid wood coffee table, c. 1940/50s, in the manner of Charlotte Perriand's Les Arcs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Les Arcs Chairs Attributed to Charlotte Perriand, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Creation, Perriand, ppg. 113-125 detail constructing and furnishing Les Arcs.
DIMENSIONS: 19”W x 22”D x
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 French Leather Wrought Iron Industrial Barstools After Jacques Adnet
By Charlotte Perriand, Jacques Adnet
Located in Deland, FL
before they're gone forever.
---Dimensions---
Width: 17 in / 43.18 cm
Depth: 19 in / 48.26 cm
Height: 37
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
H 37 in W 17 in D 19 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-19-A Administration Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Charlotte Perriand. Artefacts from our carefully curated collection are handpicked, and all traces and
Category
Antique Early 1600s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
H 30.32 in W 45.28 in D 27.96 in
Early Year LC2 Black Leather Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and colleague Pierre Jeanneret; and Charlotte Perriand. Produced by Cassina from 1965 to today, this
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 27.25 in W 71 in D 27.25 in
Pair of 'LC2' Leather Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, c 1970s, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jeanneret; and Charlotte Perriand. Produced by Cassina from 1965 to today, these authentic examples are
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Swedish Monk Chair and Triangular Side Table Sweden 1960's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Triangular Mid-Century Swedish chair and stool in the Manner of Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs
Materials
Oak
Blue Metal Ski Holder Sculpture, France 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
central France designed by Charlotte Perriand; we believe this piece was used as a rack for holding skis
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chair, Chandigarh c. 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
, Width: 19.5 inches, Depth: 19 inches, Seat height: 17 in.
Having markings indicating provenance - These
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Cane, Teak
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Roger Landault Midcentury Brown Teak Brass Vanity Commode French Modernist, 1960
By Roger Landault
Located in New York, NY
1/2 inches
Depth 19 inches
Width 51 1/2 inches.
Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.75 in W 51.5 in D 19 in
20 Century Seats (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
/ Charlotte Perriand / Pierre Jeanneret, Liege B 306, Chaise-longue ä reglage continu, 1929 (Chase Lounge a
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Formanova Italian Dining Chairs Set of Four by Gianni Moscatelli
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Chicago, IL
Perriand "LC7" for Cassina, these chairs feature a patinated iron four-leg structure. The genius of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pier Luigi Colli Oak Buffet Mirror Sideboard, Midcentury, Italy, 1940s-1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in New York, NY
front doors.
The piece is in original vintage condition.
Measures: 19 inches deep
93 inches wide
33
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp Set
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
Dimensions:
H 39.38 in. x W 14.97 in. x D 7.49 in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Technical details:
CE: 42W
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Technical details:
CE : 42W max - E27 - 230V - 50Hz
US : 60W max
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Curved Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp Set
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Technical details:
CE : 42W max - E27 - 230V - 50Hz
US : 60W max
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Bronze
H 39.38 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
black.
Dimensions:
H 39.38 in. x W 14.97 in. x D 7.49 in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Technical
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Bronze
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp Set
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
dimensions of the Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp—H 39.38 in. x W 14.97 in. x D 7.49 in. (H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Bronze
Roger Landault Crème Cowhide Brown Wood Vanity, France, Midcentury, 1950
By Roger Landault
Located in New York, NY
inches x D 19 inches x H 39.5 inches.
Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Pauline
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Brass
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Curved Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp Set
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
7.49 in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Technical details:
CE: 42W max - E27 - 230V - 50Hz
US: 60W max
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Bronze
H 39.38 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Curved Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
7.49 in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Technical details:
CE: 42W max - E27 - 230V - 50Hz
US: 60W max
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
H 39.38 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. x D 7.49 in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Technical details:
CE: 42W max - E27 - 230V - 50Hz
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Curved Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp Set
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
7.49 in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Technical details:
CE : 42W max - E27 - 230V - 50Hz
US : 60W max
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
H 39.38 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Technical details:
CE : 42W max - E27 - 230V - 50Hz
US : 60W max
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Curved Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp Set
By Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
white.
Dimensions:
H 39.38 in. x W 14.97 in. x D 7.49 in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Technical
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Bronze
H 39.38 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Curved Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
white.
Dimensions:
H 39.38 in. x W 14.97 in. x D 7.49 in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Technical
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
H 39.38 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Curved Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
white.
Dimensions:
H 39.38 in. x W 14.97 in. x D 7.49 in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Technical
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
H 39.38 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Franco Albini Veleiro Bookcase, Black Stained Wood by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern Black Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp Set of Three
By Editions Serge Mouille, Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
available in white.
Dimensions:
H 39.38 in. x W 14.97 in. x D 7.49 in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
H 39.38 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Bibliothèque Ceiling Lamp
By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
available in black.
Dimensions:
H 39.38 in. x W 14.97 in. x D 7.49 in.
H 100 cm x W 38 cm x D 19 cm
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze, Steel
Franco Albini Bookcase; a Masterpiece of Italian Craftsmanship and Design
By Cassina, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
-century design excellence.
______
Bookcase designed by Franco Albini in 1940. Relaunched in 2011-19
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 104.73 in W 80.71 in D 21.86 in
Charlotte Perriand Bauche No. 19 Chairs for BCB, Set of Four, France 1955
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vienna, AT
In the style of Charlotte Perriand Bauche No. 19 chairs for BCB, set of four, France 1955.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in
Solid Wood Side Chairs N゜19 ‘’ Bauche’’ from Bcb, Designed by Perriand 'Pair'
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
Solid wood side chairs n?19 ‘’ Bauche’’ from BCB.
Inclined back, rush seat and backrest designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Ash
Charlotte Perriand Model No. 19 Set of 8 Solid Wood and Rush Dining Room Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare set of eight 1950's solid wood with a rush seat dining room chairs model No. 19 by Charlotte
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
H 37.41 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
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Perriand 19 For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the perriand 19 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and rattan, every perriand 19 was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer perriand 19, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right perriand 19, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made perriand 19 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon and Robert Sentou are consistently popular.
How Much is a Perriand 19?
Prices for a perriand 19 start at $1,228 and top out at $17,865 with the average selling for $5,922.
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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Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.
See How New York City Designers Experiment on Their Own Homes
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
New Orleans’ Lee Ledbetter Makes Design Magic by Mixing Past and Present
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.