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John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with brass hardware
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 28.25 in W 21 in D 19 in
John Van Koert Drexel Profile K12 Gentlemen’s Chest Dresser
By John Van Koert, Henredon, Karl Johan, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K12 Man’s Chest designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. Collectors revel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” Freestanding Pyramidal Bookcase in Espresso
By John Van Koert, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Van Koert for Drexel “Profile” collection, freestanding pyramid or floating bookcase
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
H 42 in W 54 in D 15 in
1950's Drexel Profile Leather Top Desk by John Van Koert
By Edward Wormley, John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
genuine black leather. The Drexel Profile walnut and pecan K70 Desk is both a tank and a show pony
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
This desk measures: 54 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Profile K37 Buffet by John Van Koert
By Drexel, Karl Johan, Henredon, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K37 Buffet designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. The luxurious American
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
John Van Koert Drexel Profile K4 Low Dresser with Matching Mirror
By Drexel, Karl Johan, Henredon, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
K4 low dresser designed by John Van Koert for Drexel’s “Profile” collection. This dresser is a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
1950's Drexel Profile K92 Cocktail Coffee Table by John Van Koert
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Drexel Profile walnut and pecan cocktail or coffee table, model K92, circa 1950s. The rectangular
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
1950's Drexel Profile K44 Extending Dining Table by John Van Koert
By Drexel, John Van Koert, Edward Wormley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Huge 98" long John Van Koert for Drexel Profile walnut and pecan Model K44 Extending Dining Table
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
John Van Koert 2pc. Cabinet for Drexel Profile
By John Van Koert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
pike to the back edge . A well crafted piece that retains the original manufactures tag by the Drexel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
John Van Koert for Drexel - Profile - Walnut Extension Dining Table - 3 Leaves
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in St. Louis, MO
John Van Koert for Drexel designed sculptural & sophisticated architectural form model K-42-4
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.38 in W 62 in D 39.88 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Denton, TX
Strong bold design by John Van Koert for Drexel furniture. A combination of walnut and oak makes
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Pair, Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Step End Tables by John Van Koert
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of Mid-Century Modern step end tables by John Van Koert for Drexel feature exceptional
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Walnut
Vintage Midcentury Drexel John Van Koert Profile Series Bench
By John Van Koert
Located in Pasadena, TX
Drexel
Profile Series
John Van Koert
Vintage midcentury John Van Koert Profile Series bench
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 60.25 in D 21 in
American Mid-Century Modern End Table Travertine by John Van Koert for Drexel
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in San Diego, CA
walnut finish with silver-plated polished handles. very clean part of the Drexel Profile line. with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Travertine
H 22 in W 28 in D 20 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Black Lacquered Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1958
Measures: 62"W x 40"D x 29.5"H. Extends up to 98
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Mid Century Modern Profiles by Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Breakfront Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern breakfront cabinet by Drexel of the Profiles line offers glass upper over
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
H 80 in W 66.25 in D 16.25 in
Mid Century Modern Profiles By Drexel Mahogany & Ebonized Mirrored Dresser 20thC
By Drexel
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern dresser by Drexel in the Profiles line offers mahogany construction with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
H 71 in W 60 in D 18.75 in
“Profile” Pyramidal Bookshelf in Walnut by John Van Koert for Drexel, USA
By John Van Koert
Located in Deland, FL
Drexel in the United States circa 1950’s. With a solid and stable walnut wood frame and three tapered
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
H 42.25 in W 54.5 in D 19 in
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Modern “Profile” Round Dining Table
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Enjoy! :)
Designed by John Van Koert for Drexel in the 1950s, this expertly refinished “Profile” dining
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Inlayed Top Carved Legs Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity
Category
20th Century Italian Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut
H 30 in W 37 in D 18 in
Drexel "Profile" Line Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Modern design desk by Drexel's "Profile" line. Attractive desk refinished in bittersweet chocolate
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Ash
Drexel "Profile" Line Dining Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sophisticated dining set by Drexel's profile line, comprising a table with three leaves and six
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Raleigh, NC
Drexel’s ‘Profile’ furniture line and designed by John Van Koert.
Made from warm walnut wood with tall
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Black Lacquered Bookcases, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
Drexel "Profile" Collection
USA, 1957
Measures: 34" W x 14" D x 32.25" H.
Newly refinished
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 32.25 in W 34 in L 32.25 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Black Lacquered Bookcase, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered walnut bookcase
By John Van Koert for Drexel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 32.25 in W 34 in D 14 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern bedside tables
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 26.25 in W 18 in D 16 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 44 in D 20.75 in
Drexel Profile John Van Koert Midcentury Tall Dresser Chest Drawers Wardrobe
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Drexel profile label is present inside drawer.
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Sideboard Credenza
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel profile mid century sideboard Credenza
This credenza measures: 48 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Nightstands, Pair
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern three-drawer nightstands
By Jan van Koert for Drexel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 28.25 in W 21.13 in D 19 in
Drexel Profile Walnut Step Tables by John Van Koert, Modernist
By John Van Koert
Located in Buffalo, NY
John Van Koert (Canadian/American, 1912-1998) for Drexel Furniture Company, Drexel Profile walnut
Category
Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 30 in L 29.25 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Seven-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
original Drexel Profile label is present.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Barney Flagg for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Coffee Table
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Countryside, IL
Barney Flagg for Drexel Profile Mid Century leather top coffee table
Coffee table measures: 30
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Dresser or Credenza, 1950s
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern dresser or credenza
By John Van Koert for Drexel "Profile
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 52 in D 21 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel profile mid century sideboard buffet credenza
Sideboard measures: 60
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Walnut China Cabinet
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel profile mid century walnut china cabinet
The china cabinet measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 Modernist Dining Chairs Designed by John Van Koert for Drexel's Profile
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of eight Modernist dining chairs designed by John Van Koert for Drexel's profile. Set includes
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
H 24 in W 20 in D 20 in
MCM Drexel “Profile” Sideboard With Display Topper by John Van Koert
By John Van Koert
Located in Trenton, NJ
Van Koert for Drexel's Profile line of furniture. Original wood finish is in great condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern John Van Koert Drexel Profile Dining Chairs
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Wilmington, DE
This set was designed by John Van Koert for Drexel "Profile". Includes two armchairs and four side
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Dining Chairs
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Wilmington, DE
This set was designed by John Van Koert for Drexel "Profile". Includes six side chairs. They look
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
H 35 in W 20 in D 18 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By John Van Koert for Drexel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 34.38 in W 20.38 in D 23.5 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Small Sideboard Buffet Credenza
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Small Sideboard Buffet Credenza
Credenza measures: 48
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 48 in L 28 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century 7 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel profile mid century 7 drawer lowboy dresser
Dresser is: 52 wide x 21
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile mid century 6 drawer lowboy dresser
This dresser is 56 wide x 20
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Walnut K95 Desk by John Van Koert
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
room. Part of the Drexel Profile Collection, it has sculpted angled legs and distinctive sculpted brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Leather Top by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century Modern desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel's Profile series, circa 1950s. A
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.25 in W 53.75 in D 33 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel profile Mid Century dining chairs - set of 4.
These chairs are 21 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Other Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern John Van Koert Drexel Profile Dining Chairs
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Wilmington, DE
John Van Koert for Drexel 'Profile'. Includes five side chairs and one arm chair. They are in overall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mid Century MODERN Credenza / DRESSER John Van Koert for DREXEL Profile, c. 1960
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-century Modern credenza / dresser by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile, circa 1957. The Profile
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 60 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Two-Tier Walnut Table by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile, 1950s
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
A rare vintage Mid-Century Modern end table designed by John Van Koert for Drexel's Profile
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 24.13 in W 30 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Leather Top by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile
By Drexel, Milo Baughman, John Van Koert
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century Modern desk designed by John Van Koert for Drexel's Profile series, circa 1950s. A
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 34.5 in W 56 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Side Table / End Table by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Square End Table by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile, c. 1958. Substantial
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
H 22.25 in W 30.25 in D 30.25 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Countryside, IL
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile mid century dining chairs - set of 6
The side chairs measure
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paul McCobb Style John Van Koert for Drexel Profile 10 Person MCM Dining Table
By Paul McCobb, Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Style John Van Koert for Drexel Profile 10 person mid century dining table
54 long x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 90 in D 36 in
Paul McCobb Style John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century 10 Person Dining
By Paul McCobb, Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Style John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century 10 Person dining table
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 90 in D 36 in
1950s Drexel Profile Desk by John Van Koert
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern desk for sale. Designed by John Van Koert for Drexel, and part of the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Petite Ash Sideboard Cabinet by John Van Koert for Drexel Profile
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, ash, sideboard or cabinet by John Van Koert for Drexel with fantastic lines features 2
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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Drexel Profile For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic drexel profile available at 1stDibs. Each drexel profile for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect drexel profile — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right drexel profile, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made drexel profile has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Van Koert and Drexel are consistently popular.
How Much is a Drexel Profile?
A drexel profile can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,995, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.
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.