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Mid century modern dining or gaming table
By Dal Vera
Located in Bruxelles, BE
budget.
So some kind of typicalities that can remains to French architect of the same period like prouve
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of beechwood chairs with straw seat in the style of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in PARIS, FR
, Pierre Jeanneret and Jean Prouvé, Perriand collaborated with them early in her career. Her series of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Charlotte Perriand "Le Courbolay” Cupboard for Atelier Jean Prouvè, 1958
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand cupboard from the building “Le Courbolay” for Fabrications Ateliers Jean Prouvè
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Mahogany
H 55.12 in W 75.2 in D 20.08 in
Jean Prouve Compas Writing Desk, with original Perriand drawers, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Jean Prouvé, Compas Desk, circa 1950
Black melamine laminated plywood top on black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Daybed Flavigny by Jean Prouvé, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury Modern; Modernist Design; Cité Cansado; Charlotte Perriand; Jean Prouvé; Modernism
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
1972. Charlotte Perriand Storages Boxes
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Guy Rey-Millet
Located in Perpignan, FR
Storage boxes designed by Charlotte Perriand, jean Prouvé and Guy Rey-Millet for the mountain
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Jean Prouvé S.C.A.L. Double Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
Jean Prouvé always regarded himself as more of an engineer
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouvé Pair of "Standard Chairs" / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Zürich, CH
design artefacts by Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier, and Charlotte Perriand. Artefacts from
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
Jean Prouvé always regarded himself as more of an engineer and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand.
Jean Prouvé always regarded himself as more of an engineer and constructor instead of a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
French modern designers of the day, including Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand.
Jean Prouvé always
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Jean Prouve Mid-Century Modern S.C.A.L. Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand.
Jean Prouvé always regarded himself as more of an engineer and constructor instead of a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
Rare S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé is a magnificent piece of mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
1950's French Green metal easy chair in the manner of Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Nijlen, VAN
love.
This chair has a typical French style of the 50s. You can see clear influences of Perriand and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare "Les Lits" Jean Prouvé Booklet Framed
By Steph Simon, Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Framed booklet print of the "Les lits", daybeds, of Jean Prouvé.
Printed on the front in black
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Stunning Sculptural Form Wicker Chaise Attributed to Raoul Guys, France, 1950's
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
on several important government commissions in France and Africa alongside Prouvé, Perriand and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
H 29.34 in W 27.56 in D 44.1 in
Charlotte Perriand CP-BAHUT-4 Cabinet / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
formula is secure and protects the surfaces. As Perriand and Prouvé worked closely together, the piece
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Enamel, Steel
H 30.32 in W 84.85 in D 18.12 in
Charlotte Perriand High Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
warmth. Charming irregularities show that each piece is unique. Perriand initially designed this piece
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Charlotte Perriand Low Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
Prouvé, Le Corbusier, and Charlotte Perriand. Artefacts from our carefully curated collection are
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Charlotte Perriand Three-Legged Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
Prouvé, Le Corbusier, and Charlotte Perriand. Artefacts from our carefully curated collection are
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Charlotte Perriand Custom Made Nuage / Authentic 1958 Mid-Century, Paris France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
condition. As Perriand and Prouvé worked closely together, the piece also presents a wonderful exchange of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 110.63 in D 13.19 in
Charlotte Perriand Forme Libre Table / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Paris 1957
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zürich, CH
mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern design artefacts by Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Le
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.96 in W 92.13 in D 42.52 in
Vintage Les Arcs Dining Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand patinated Leather
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon, Jean Prouvé, Dal Vera
Located in Vorst, BE
Dining chair commissioned / selected by Charlotte Perriand for the interior design of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Jean Prouvé, Serge Mouille, and Charlotte Perriand. Simon’s collaboration with Perriand ensured her
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconce for Steph Simon, Red, 1958
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Jean Prouvé, Serge Mouille, and Charlotte Perriand. Simon’s collaboration with Perriand ensured her
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958, Set of 4
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
designers such as Jean Prouvé, Serge Mouille, and Charlotte Perriand. Simon’s collaboration with Perriand
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 4.93 in W 7.01 in D 2.76 in
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958, Set of 6
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
designers such as Jean Prouvé, Serge Mouille, and Charlotte Perriand. Simon’s collaboration with Perriand
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 4.93 in W 7.01 in D 2.76 in
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958, Set of 12
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
designers such as Jean Prouvé, Serge Mouille, and Charlotte Perriand. Simon’s collaboration with Perriand
Category
Antique 1660s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 4.93 in W 7.01 in D 2.76 in
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958, Set of 9
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
designers such as Jean Prouvé, Serge Mouille, and Charlotte Perriand. Simon’s collaboration with Perriand
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 4.93 in W 7.01 in D 2.76 in
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Black, 1958, Set of 2
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
designers such as Jean Prouvé, Serge Mouille, and Charlotte Perriand. Simon’s collaboration with Perriand
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
H 4.93 in W 7.01 in D 2.76 in
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Red, 1958, Set of 4
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
designers such as Jean Prouvé, Serge Mouille, and Charlotte Perriand. Simon’s collaboration with Perriand
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand “CP1” Sconces for Steph Simon, Red, 1958, Set of 2
By Steph Simon, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
designers such as Jean Prouvé, Serge Mouille, and Charlotte Perriand. Simon’s collaboration with Perriand
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Free-form Coffee Table in Solid Natural Wood, French 50s Style
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Free-form Coffee Table in in Natural Wood, French 50s Style
Hand Made, Solid Iak
Elliptical Feet
Category
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
suite of 9 chairs in ash and imitation leather, reconstruction period, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
suite of 9 chairs in ash and imitation leather, reconstruction period, circa 1950
a table and buffet are also offered in two other listings
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Ash
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Ash and Laminate Table Reconstruction Period, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ash and laminate table reconstruction period circa 1950.
Dimension with extensions:
Measures: 73 x 270 x 95cm (28.74"x106.30"x37.40").
The condition is very good, the reddish traces ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Ash
3 Sculptural Form 'Oro' Dining Chairs by Raoul Guys, 1951, Airborne, France
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
furniture designed by Jean Prouve and Charlotte Perriand also recommended by Andre Bloc.
A very rare
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Christie's Prouve's Prototype Maison Tropicale, Collection of Eric Touchaleaume
Located in valatie, NY
Jean Prouve's Prototype Maison Tropicale and Works By Jean Prouve, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 8.25 in D 0.5 in
Pair of Raoul Guys 'Antony', Chairs Designed for Cite University, Paris , 1954
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Prouve , Charlotte Perriand and Serge Mouille among others.
Bloc also advised 'Air France' to select
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 18.51 in D 21.07 in
Jean Prouvé JP-SCAL-450 Daybed / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Prouvé, Le Corbusier, and Charlotte Perriand. Artefacts from our carefully curated collection are
Category
Vintage 1950s Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Desk with Solid Oak Top and Hairpin Leggs, Merino Wool and Metal Chair, 1950's
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Desk with solid Oak top and steel hairpin legs with Merino wool and steel chair, 1950's.
desk size: 80cmx140cmx77,5cm
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 30.52 in W 55.12 in D 314.97 in
Midcentury French Artisanal Crème Oak Stool, 1950s, France
By Sergio Rodrigues, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A beautifully French oak stool handmade in 1950s. The stool have nice crafted details such as the organic shaped seating. The stool shows an incredible patina and is in good original...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
Midcentury French Artisanal Oak Stool, 1950s, France
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A beautifully French oak stool handmade in 1950s. The stool have nice crafted details such as the organic shaped seating. The solid oak shows an incredible patina in good original co...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Oak
Incredible Huge 1950s French Modernist Cupboard
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
utilitarian design very much in the style and time period of the works of Charlotte Perriand & Jean Prouve
Category
Vintage 1950s Cupboards
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Minimalism Pine Stool, 1960s, Sweden
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A beautiful, minimalist stool handmade in 1960s, Sweden. The laminated pinewood stool has nice crafted details. The stool shows an beautiful patina. In good original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Pine
Rare Mid-century Wooden Trolley, Italy Bar Cart, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Melchiorre Bega, Charlotte Perriand, Augusto Romano
Located in Argelato, BO
illustrious names in Italian and French design of the time, as Augusto Romano, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Alfred Jensen, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
cream boucle. In The Manner of Sornay, Arbus, Royere, Perriand and Jensen.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
1970s Patinated French Wood Stool Solid Pine
By George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Jean Prouve Charlotte Perriand and Mouille french designs.
16.5 height x 12.5 in diameter inches
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
1950s desk from "La cité d'Anthony"
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in PAU, FR
Elegant office 50 from the prestigious Cité universitaire d'Anthony decorated by some Jean Prouvé
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
1950s Modern French Floor Mirror Marble & Metal Tripod Base from France
By Charlotte Perriand, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Chula Vista, CA
.
Styled after Mathieu Mategot, Jean Prouve, Charlotte Perriand era.
Measures: 71 tall x 23 D x 18 W
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Marble, Metal, Iron
Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
By Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Rope
German Mid-Century Christian Dell Bauhaus Clamp Lamp #6470 circa 1930
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in New York, NY
, Pierre Jeanneret. Jean Prouve, Charlotte Perriand.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
French Mid Century Table Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille for Steph Simon Paris, 1950s
By Serge Mouille, Steph Simon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 22.45 in W 11.82 in D 13.39 in
Dada Est. Contemporary Solid Oak Dining Table
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
finishes as in the old days.
Influenced by the great masters of the midcentury : Jean Prouve, Charlotte
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak
Dada Est. Contemporary Ashwood Wall-Mounted Shelve
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
finishes as in the old days.
Influenced by the great masters of the midcentury: Jean Prouve, Charlotte
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Serge Mouille Agrafée Metal Desk Table Lamp Steph Simon Paris, 1950s
By Steph Simon, Serge Mouille
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 22.45 in W 11.82 in D 13.39 in
Dada Est. Contemporary Solid Oak Low Table
By DADA est.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
great masters of the midcentury: Jean Prouve, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier.
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Oak
Pierre Jeanneret Wooden Dining Office "Box Chair" Produced for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
/ 16.6"
Works well with other French mid century furniture by Charlotte Perriand & Jean Prouvé etc.
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Pierre Jeanneret Mid Century Wooden High Tripod Bar Stool in Teak & Iron, 1950s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jeanneret if you are looking for more than one. Works well with pieces by Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
H 24.02 in Dm 13.39 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Coffee Table Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Frattini, Knoll, Gio Ponti, Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Evans Clark Glenn of California Folding Bookcase/ Display Shelf/ Room Divider
By Glenn of California, Evans Clark
Located in Chicago, IL
Baughman
Style of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 60.25 in W 64 in D 8 in
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Prouve Perriand For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal prouve perriand for your home. Each prouve perriand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect prouve perriand — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A prouve perriand made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand and Steph Simon each produced at least one beautiful prouve perriand that is worth considering.
How Much is a Prouve Perriand?
A prouve perriand can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,498, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $129,500.
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.
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