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Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Chaise Longue for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
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Chaise Longue designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1940. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
Bookcase in the style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Divider; Teak;
Bookcase in the unmistakable style of Charlotte Perriand in a warm, fine teak color. This
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Chaise Longue by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise Longue designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1940. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo
Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Chaise Longue by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise Longue designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1940. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Table À Plateau Interchangeable in Carrara Marble
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The first
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Chaise Longue by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chaise Longue designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1940. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manufactured
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo
Limited Edition Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover the beauty of the Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Dormeuse, a limited edition chaise longue
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo
Cerulean Light Blue Swedish Velvet Daybed With Tapered Teak Legs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century, Swedish daybed with tapered teak legs. Newly upholstered in cerulean velvet The frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Marble Center Table à Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Set of Two Tables À Plateau Interchangeable by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two tables designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2020.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Massive Scandinavian Midcentury Organic Teak Bowl, Signed 1967, Sweden
By Charlotte Perriand, George Nakashima
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful sculptural handmade organic teak wood bowl - signed "SV 67", Sweden.
Weight 18 lb.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Teak
H 6.7 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
1950s Perriand/Jeanneret Style End Table
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1950s Perriand/Jeanneret style end table with burl wood top.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Minimalist Midcentury Teak Sideboard, 1960s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Midcentury teak sideboard from the 1960s. It is a shining example of the form and function
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Teak Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
form for this table was created from a design by Charlotte Perriand in 1938 for the BCC and
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Rustic Solid Teak Desk / Table, France 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
teak wood which has a stunning woodgrain and patina.
The sides are connected to the top with beautiful
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Classic Modernist Coffee / Cocktail Table Attributed to Jens Risom
By Jens Risom, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charlotte Perriand ,,Hans Wegner,,,,Beautifully patinaed scuptural base, bevel leg detail,,,off white
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Teak
Teak Bench PJ-SI-33B by Pierre Jeanneret, India, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret rectangular PJ-SI-33B bench in teak and cane, designed in the 1950s for the M.L.A
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Library / Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern, Teak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret 'Library Table' Model PJ-TAT-08-A
Monumental collector's table in solid teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, High Stools, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, High Bar Stools, Teak, Chandigarh, India c. 1960s
A
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Chaises de Bureau “051” Capitol Complex par Pierre Jeanneret, édition Cassina, 2
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Ensemble de 3 chaises conçues par Pierre Jeanneret vers 1950, relancées en 2019 par Cassina, Italie.
La chaise “051” est en teck de Birmanie avec un cannage réalisé à l’aide d’écorc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 22.84 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Dirty Linen Basket, Cane, Teak, Chandigarh, India c
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 17 in W 28.25 in D 18.25 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Dirty Linen Basket, Cane, Teak, Chandigarh, India c
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 17 in W 28.25 in D 14.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century, Kangaroo Chairs, Teak, Cane, India, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century, Kangaroo Chairs, Teak, Cane, India, 1960s
Pierre Jeanneret
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 23.25 in W 20.5 in D 25.5 in
Teak Coffee Table PJ-TB-05-B by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret; India; Chandigarh; Teak; Coffee Table; Lounge Table; 1960s; PJ-TB-05-B; Le
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TB-05-A Coffee Table Chandigarh, Stained Teak, Glass, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret coffee table Chandigarh in stained teak and glass, 1960's
Pierre Jeanneret
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Teak
H 14.97 in W 49.22 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Naga Wooden Planter in Teak and Wabi Sabi Style Produced in India
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden "Naga" planter in solid stained teak produced in India around 40-50 years ago. Nice
Category
Vintage 1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Teak
H 23.63 in W 13 in D 12.6 in
Mid Century Naga Wooden Planter in Teak and Wabi Sabi Style Produced in India
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and large wooden "Naga" planter in solid stained teak produced in India around 40-50 years ago
Category
Vintage 1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Naga Wooden Planter in Teak and Wabi Sabi Style Produced in India
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and large wooden "Naga" planter in solid stained teak produced in India around 40-50 years ago
Category
Vintage 1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Teak
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Tripod Floor Lamp by Fog & Mørup made of Teak and Brass, Denmark 1960s
By Fog & Mørup
Located in Echt, NL
1960s
The slender tapered stem of the lamp is made from solid teak wood.
The tripod base is made
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
Set of six Pierre
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 31 in W 14.25 in D 19.75 in
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out Armchair' Teak, Rope by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
details and welcoming forms, the stackable Dine Out armchair has a solid teak frame embellished with a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Wood
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
showcases a harmonious blend of teak wood and luxurious green leather.
Measuring D 76 cm x W 69 cm x H 74
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the iconic design that seamlessly blends teak wood with luxurious green leather, creating a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outside Ottoman, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
-known architects, including Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 16.54 in W 72.45 in D 72.45 in
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
showcases a harmonious blend of teak wood and luxurious green leather.
Measuring D 76 cm x W 69 cm x H 74
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outside Ottoman, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
-known architects, including Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 16.54 in W 72.45 in D 72.45 in
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outside Ottoman, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
architects, including Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Gerrit
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 16.54 in W 72.45 in D 72.45 in
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chair, Teak, Rope and Fabric by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
table, has a solid teak frame embellished with a hand-woven grey polypropylene rope around the armrests
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Wood
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 24.02 in
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outside Ottoman, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
-known architects, including Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 16.54 in W 72.45 in D 72.45 in
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Teak Wood Green Leather Armchair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
showcases a harmonious blend of teak wood and luxurious green leather.
Measuring D 76 cm x W 69 cm x H 74
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Philippe Starck 'Fenc-e-nature' Outdoor Sofa, Steel, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the natural-looking solid teak armrest with sanded finish. Each backrest, with frame in painted AISI
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 38.98 in W 103.94 in D 38.59 in
Set of Six Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs, Teak, Rope and Fabric
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
table, has a solid teak frame embellished with a hand-woven grey polypropylene rope around the armrests
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Wood
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 24.02 in
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outside Ottoman, Metal, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
-known architects, including Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Rennie
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 16.54 in W 56.7 in D 56.7 in
Philippe Starck 'Fenc-e-Nature' Outdoor Sofa, Steel, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the natural-looking solid teak armrest with sanded finish. Each backrest, with frame in painted AISI
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 38.98 in W 103.94 in D 38.59 in
Philippe Starck 'Fenc-e-nature' Outdoor Sofa, Steel, Teak and Fabric by Cassina
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the natural-looking solid teak armrest with sanded finish. Each backrest, with frame in painted AISI
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 38.98 in W 103.94 in D 38.59 in
Set of Two Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out Armchair' Teak, Rope and Fabric by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
refined details and welcoming forms, the stackable Dine Out armchair has a solid teak frame embellished
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Wood
H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 28.75 in
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chair, Chandigarh c. 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Single fixed back arm chairs in teak and cane featuring a compass type double leg assembly with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Compass Wood Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
By Jean Royère, Gio Ponti, Augusto Romano, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Modernist Pair of wood teak Compass feet armchairs, chairs. In the mood of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Table vintage moderniste teck Paul Geoffroy Roche Bobois 1960
By Paul Geoffroy
Located in NANTES, FR
, Perriand, Le Corbusier
table compacte idéale pour un petit intérieur
en bon état
à noter quelques marques
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Pj-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Pierre Jeanneret did. So the chair appears even from the backside strong. Its patinated teak gives that
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 33.47 in W 17.92 in D 20.08 in
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
Made in richly colored
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
Made in richly coloured teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
Made in richly coloured teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Pair of Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
did. So the chair appears even from the backside strong. Its patinated teak gives that objects a
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 32.88 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Low Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
strong. Its patinated teak gives that objects a strong character, showing all that traces of age and its
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 31.7 in W 18.12 in D 21.07 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
the chair appears even from the backside strong. Its patinated teak gives that objects a strong
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 19.1 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-BU-16-A Z-Element Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier. Finally, he's got one of the biggest experts for Chandigarh
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Teak
H 27.96 in W 72.05 in D 73.23 in
Rectangular Coffee Table by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret; India; Chandigarh; Teak; Coffee Table; Lounge Table; 1960s; PJ-TB-05-B; Le
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rope, Glass, Teak
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Perriand Teak For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of perriand teak you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of perriand teak you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of perriand teak you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of perriand teak made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of perriand teak over the years, but those crafted by Cassina, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Perriand Teak?
Prices for a piece of perriand teak can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $32,189, while the average can fetch as much as $6,011.
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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Midcentury Modern Italian Teak Wall Unit
Pj Si 28 A
Chair In Shape Of Z
Prouve Compass
Rustic Teak Coffee Table
Hall Way Bench
French 40s Desks
Gio Ponti Chaise
Low Console Oak
Large Mirror In Style Of Gio Ponti
Hunting Chair Borge Mogensen
Hunting Chair Borge
Holiday Catalog
Minimalist Round Glass Top Coffee Tables
Outdoor Bamboo Table
Royere Storage
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Carlo Mollino Art