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Mid Century Bachelors Chest by Leslie Diamond Conant Ball Modern Mates c 1950's
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
entire and extensive collection of MCM furniture, listed at Barbarella Home on 1st Dibs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 33.25 in W 32 in D 18 in
Authentic Rudowski armchair fully restored mustard velvet blackbean
By Jakob Rudowski
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
strong
Product:
MCM furniture
Product Category:
MCM furniture
Product Manufacturer / Brand:
Rudowski
Category
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950's
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
MCM furniture, at Barbarella Home, on 1st dibs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 78.5 in D 58.25 in
pair of wicker armchairs and black lacquered metal foot Italy circa 1960
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in TARBES, FR
its elegant simplicity and timeless aesthetic, Mid-Century Modern MCM furniture is still highly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Metal
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H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Rare Arnold Madsen Attributed Clam Rocking Chair circa 1960s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
although this was imported via a MCM furniture shop no longer operating in Sydney about 15 years ago
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Beech, Birch
Authentic Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita Cassina Italy
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Frame/wood/timber: all folding and turning mechanisms works as expected
Product Category:
MCM
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Foam
Original Poul Jensen for Selig 'Z-Sofa' daybed
By Poul Jensen
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
cracks on the frame or foam was rarely used by the owner used it as a feature piece.
Product Line:
MCM
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pernilla Lounge Chair with Ottoman Anniversary Edition Bruno Mathsson by Dux
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
are no issues on sitting and using the chair
Product Line:
MCM Furniture
Product Category:
Armchair
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Plywood
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 33.47 in
Original Genuine restored Featherston contour armchair R160 Kvadrat Hallingdale
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
density.
Product Line:
MCM Furniture
Product Category:
Lounge Suite or Armchairs
Product Manufacturer
Category
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Plywood
H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 in
Vivai del sud club chair Hollywood Regency style
By Vivai del Sud
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
feeling although the webbing is firm.
Product Line:
MCM Furniture
Product Category:
Armchair
Product
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Foam
Authentic AEO chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina
By Paulo Daginela
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
solid. There are no cracks on the frame or foam
Product Line:
MCM Furniture
Product Category
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Steel
Single armchair Danish Deluxe Eros Swan chair fully restored purple Kvadrat wool
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
/foam/seat is med-high density.
Product Line:
MCM Furniture
Product Category:
Lounge Suite or
Category
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Polystyrene
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Danish Deluxe pair of Anita armchairs fully restored soft Italian leather
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
.
Product Line:
MCM Furniture
Product Category:
Lounge Suite or Armchairs
Product Manufacturer / Brand
Category
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Polystyrene
H 37.41 in W 29.93 in D 30.32 in
MCM Baker Furniture Cocktail Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Bill Sofield
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Bill Sofield for Baker Furniture Coffee
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Metal
Authentic Featherston Uniroyal Numero VII
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
owner used them as feature pieces.
Product Line:
MCM Furniture
Product Category:
Lounge Suite
Product
Category
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Foam
MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage MCM Leather Club Chair by
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Leather
Authentic Featherston MKII talking chair with working audio
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
, youtube etc Note this does this alter the design rather enhances it to todays standards.
Product:
MCM
Category
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Foam, Polystyrene
Century Furniture MCM Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table 2 Leaves
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Glass, Burl
Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series Night Stands by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of American MCM walnut night stands from the "Rhythm" series by Lane Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Walnut
MCM Teak Dining Chairs Scandinavian Modern by Sun Furniture Set of 6
By Sun Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 MCM Solid Teak Dining Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Teak
Stanley Furniture Mid Century Brutalist Style Oak King Size Headboard MCM
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Stanley Furniture King Size Paneled Oak Headboard. Features brutalist styling paneling set between
Category
Late 20th Century Brutalist Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Oak
MCM Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
MCM Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture -A set
(1) 2 Person Loveseat Settee
(2) Arm Chairs
(4
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
MCM Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl-Wood Extending Parsons Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl Olive Wood Rectangular Extending Parsons
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Wood, Burl
H 40 in W 100 in D 40 in
MCM Founders Furniture Side Table Chrome Ebony Rosewood CDP#47133 David Parmelee
By David Parmelee, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Founders Furniture MCM (Mid-Century Modern) lamp, corner, or side table CDP
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Chrome
H 21 in W 26 in D 26 in
Paul Frankl Johnson Furniture Company MCM Station Wagon Maple and Leather Mirror
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Mid Century Station Wagon Maple and Leather Mirror
This
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Maple
H 49.75 in W 33.75 in D 2.25 in
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture MCM Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By PJ Furniture, Ole Wanscher
Located in Countryside, IL
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Upholstery
H 30.5 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture MCM Leather Birch Maple Station Wagon Dresser
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mid Century Leather Birch and Maple Station Wagon Dresser
This
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Leather, Birch, Maple
H 32 in W 66 in D 22 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company MCM Station Wagon Full Bed Frame
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Mid Century Station Wagon Full Bed Frame
This bed frame
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 34.75 in W 57 in D 80 in
MCM Cork and Wood Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Cork and Wood Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
This amazing
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cork
Vintage mcm highboy dresser by Mengel furniture
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Rare highboy cabinet by Mengel furniture
Designed by Raymond Loewy circa 1950
Gorgeous piece
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Metal
Original Genuine Featherston contour lounge suite R160 R161
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
feature pieces
Product Line:
MCM Furniture
Product Category:
Lounge Suite or Armchairs
Product
Category
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
MCM Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Lane Furniture, Arne Vodder
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
These
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of MCM Walnut Arm Chairs by Johnson Furniture Company in the Style of Risom
By Johnson Furniture Co., Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM walnut framed arm chairs in the style of Jens Risom for Johnson Furniture Co., circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 23 in D 24.5 in
MCM Cork and Wood Sideboard with Mirror by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Furniture
This amazing cork and wood credenza/sideboard is a great piece to bring together any type of mid
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cork
H 32.5 in W 76 in D 21 in
MCM Lane 3 Piece Solid Walnut Console & End Table Set
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
The Lane Furniture Company was founded in 1912 by John Lane in Altavista, Virginia, USA. Initially
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Walnut
MCM Adjustable Swivel Barstools Black Vinyl & Laminate by Daystrom a Pair
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
just be the perfect barstool!! Daystrom Furniture was one of the top producing furniture companies of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
John Stuart Facade Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut 3 Drawer MCM Nightstand
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Stuart Facade Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut 3 Drawer MCM Nightstand. Item features a "Facade
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage MCM Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of vintage 4 MCM dining chairs. Designed by the legendary Paul McCobb, a Midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ben Seibel for Stand Built Furniture Mcm Brass Base Slipper Chairs, Pair
By Ben Seibel
Located in Countryside, IL
Ben Seibel for stand built furniture midcentury brass base slipper chairs - pair.
Each chair
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 25.25 in
1971 MCM Lane Dresser Credenza Buffet Tower Suite Collection Walnut & Rosewood
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular vintage Mid-Century Modern dresser, credenza, buffet, or sideboard Lane Furniture Tower
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 29.25 in W 79 in D 19 in
Mcm Dresser Credenza with Glass Top & Mirror by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Founders Mid-Century Modern Campaign
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Glass
Mid Century Modern Two Tier Console Table by Basset Furniture. Circa 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
. Circa 1960s.
Features a quintessential MCM Sleek profile with a beautiful wood grain and two tones top
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
1971 MCM Lane Headboard Tower Suite Collection Full/Queen Bed Rosewood & Walnut
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern headboard Lane Furniture Tower Suite Collection comprised of
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
H 40.25 in W 61 in D 2.5 in
Vintage MCM Keller Furniture Oak Valkerie ii Dining Chairs by Edmond J Spence
By Edmond J. Spence, Keller
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Keller furniture Valkerie II Line dining or side chairs by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
2 MCM Founders Corner Step Tables Black Brass Sabots Coronado Grp Luther Draper
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Draper for Founders Furniture. Gorgeous condition. This pair of tables have been completely restored to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 21.75 in W 30 in D 29.75 in
Italian MCM Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of vintage Italian MCM armchairs by Gio Ponti. Circa 1970. Perfect for today's
Category
1970s Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
MCM Ottoman Footstool
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
MCM Upholstered Ottoman Footstool by
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Cotton
1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture wearing its
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Warren Church for Lane Perception MCM Rectangle Nightstand Side End Table
By Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church
Located in Countryside, IL
: 22 wide x 30 deep x 20 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Wood
MCM Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs in Original Fabric - 7 Piece Set
The wood will be cleaned up prior to shipping.
Cir...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 32 in W 19 in D 17 in
MCM Lucite Table Lamp
Located in Kensington, MD
MCM Lucite Table Lamp
Additional information:
Material: Lucite
Featured at Kensington
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Lucite
Jack Cartwright for Founders MCM Danish Modern Walnut Full Headboard
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage Jack
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Walnut
MCM 3 Walnut Cube Stools Black Upholstered Tops Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
leather upholstered tops by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture’s Patterns 7 line. Beautiful condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 17.75 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Red Lion Table Co. Full Bed Headboard MCM Sculptural
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern headboard by Red Lion Table Company.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 60 in D 3 in
2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) polished aluminum and chrome tulip base barrel swivel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 26.75 in W 32.25 in D 25.5 in
MCM Italian Designer Mahogany Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome MCM style mahogany benches upholstered in a blue fabric. Nice clean lines and good quality
Category
Mid-20th Century European Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
George Nakashima Widdicomb Model 205 MCM Walnut and Carpathian Elm Sideboard
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in Countryside, IL
This credenza measures: 84 wide x 22 deep x 32.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Elm, Walnut
H 32.25 in W 84 in D 22 in
MCM Console Cabinet & Mirror Style Lane Perception Basket Weave Warren Church
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
detail done in the style of Lane Furniture from their Perception line designed by Warren C. Church. These
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 11.5 in
Burled Blonde Mahogany Midcentury 6 Drawer Ring Pull Dresser Red Lion Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
Art Deco piece. Glorious rich tones and action lend this piece to work with either deco, mcm, or more
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 60 in D 20 in
Paul McCobb Style Lane Tuxedo Dresser Cabinet Credenza Walnut & Rosewood MCM Era
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please note that I have the entire bedroom set at this time - See last picture. Long Dresser with Mirror. Tall Dresser. Pair Nightstands. Group Discount Available.
Large, exceptio...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mcm Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 80.25 in D 18 in
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Retro Mcm Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of retro mcm furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every item from our selection of retro mcm furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of retro mcm furniture — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of retro mcm furniture 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 retro mcm furniture over the years, but those crafted by American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Retro Mcm Furniture?
Prices for a piece of retro mcm furniture start at $10 and top out at $51,995 with the average selling for $1,995.
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.
Questions About Retro Mcm Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024An MCM piece of furniture was produced during the mid-20th century and reflects the characteristics of mid-century modern style. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that describe many examples of vintage mid-century modern furniture. Furniture created by designers working in this style often featured materials like teak, rosewood, oak, steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Shop a large selection of vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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