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H 29.6 in W 32 in D 35 in
Elegant, Comfortable Club Chair by Robert Heritage for Race
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant, comfortable club chair by Race in a rich botanical on a brushed aluminum frame.
$10,207 / set
H 28.5 in Dm 56 in
1960's Rosewood Dining Table and 6 Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage
Located in Altrincham, GB
The stand was designed by Helen Challen and including 'Hamilton' sideboard designed by Robert Heritage and made by Archie Shine Ltd., dining table and chairs, tableware and pendant l...
Rosewood
$8,097
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 42.92 in
Vintage Dining Table and Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage dining table and chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s.
Chrome
Midcentury Dining Table and Chairs by Robert Heritage
By Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
Midcentury rosewood and teak dining table with six chairs including two carvers with original upholstery. The tabletop in beautiful grain rosewood with teak wood trims, raised on a ...
Rosewood, Teak
Set of 8 Vintage Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage
By Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very rare set of eight vintage dining chairs, these were designed by Robert Heritage. These chairs have a shapely and elegant design, and are also extremely comfortable.
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage
Located in Chesham, GB
Made by British furniture manufacturer, Archie Shine and designed by the award winning designer, Robert Heritage. These chairs have been re-upholstered in oatmeal/grey adding to ...
Teak
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H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
1960s Set of Eight Teak Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very rare set of eight vintage teak dining chairs, these were designed by Robert Heritage and they were made by Archie Shine in the 1960s.
Teak
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H 30 in W 19 in D 18 in
1960s Set of 6 Teak Vintage Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made set of six vintage teak dining chairs, these were designed by Robert Heritage, and made by Archie Shine in the 1960s.
Teak
Mid Century Robert Heritage Dining Chairs By Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid Century Dining Chairs Designed By Robert Heritage For Archie Shine rare set of six dining chairs from the Hamilton furniture, a wonderful set of Mid Century Dining Chairs By Arch...
Rosewood
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H 28.35 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Vintage Smoked Oak Armchairs Attributed to Robert Heritage
By Robert Heritage
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 4 Postmodern smoked oak armchairs produced by George Stone and attributed to Robert Heritage. Most famous for producing the Isis chair designed by Robert Heritage, George...
Oak
6 Vintage Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of six vintage dining chairs, these are the ‘Knightsbridge’ chairs, designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.
Velvet, Wood
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H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Set of Six Vintage Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of six vintage dining chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. They are the ‘Bridgford’ model, made in England in the 1960’s.
Wood, Faux Leather
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H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Set of Six Vintage Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made set of six vintage dining chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. They were made in England, they date from the 1960’s.
Fabric, Wood
1960's Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of six vintage dining chairs. They were designed by Robert Heritage for Archie shine, and were made in England in the 1960’s.
Wood
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H 35.04 in W 19.3 in D 24.02 in
Set of Ten Vintage Swivel Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
A superb set of ten vintage swivel dining chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. They were made in England, they date from the 1960’s.
Chrome
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H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
1960’s Set of 10 Vintage Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
A superb set of 10 vintage dining chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. This model is called the “Hamilton’, they were made in England, they date from the 1960’s.
Fabric, Wood
1960's Set of 6 Swivel Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
A superb set of six vintage swivel dining chairs designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.
Steel
Pair of Vintage Carver Armchairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare pair of carver chairs. These were designed by Robert Heritage as part of the Dorrington range, they were made by Archie Shine in London during the 1960’s.
Wood, Wool
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H 29.14 in W 77.96 in D 36.62 in
An Extending Hamilton Rosewood Dining Table & Ten Chairs By Robert Heritage
By Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A Hamilton Rosewood Dining Table & Ten Chairs by Robert Heritage. Owned by the same family from new and purchased from Heals, London.
Rosewood, Teak
1960s Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Teak Dining Table and Chairs
By Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage dining suite consisting of an extending dining table in teak, and ten matching dining chairs. This is the Hamilton model designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine...
Teak
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H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 42.92 in
1960s Vintage Dining Table and Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage dining suite designed by Robert Heritage and made by Archie Shine in the 1960s.
Steel
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H 28.75 in W 89.77 in D 48.04 in
1960s Vintage Dining Table & Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shin
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage wooden dining table and chairs, designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.
Wood
1960's Dining Table & 8 Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rarely seen dining table and eight matching chairs in wood. This model is from the Dorrington range, and was designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.
Wood
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H 29 in W 95 in D 35 in
Hamilton Dining Table & Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Vintage 1960s
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A stunning design, this is the ‘Hamilton’ dining table and chairs, designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.
Walnut
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H 34 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Dining Chairs x 6 by Archie Shine Danish Style
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover this stunning set of six chairs by renowned British furniture maker Robert Heritage, including two carver chairs.
Teak
1960's Vintage Dining Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
We actually have the six matching Robert Heritage dining chairs that came with this, available separately and listed under our other items for sale, We have just had this stripped...
Wood
Dining Table & Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
Located in London, GB
An outstanding vintage dining table and chairs. These were designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, and were made in England in the 1960’s.
Wood, Leather
Set of 4 Retro Steelux Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely rare set of ‘Steelux’ dining chairs, these were designed by Robert Heritage, they date from the 1960s.
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 65.75 in D 35.04 in
Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Rosewood Dining Table & 6 Chairs Hamilton Range
By Archie Shine
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid-Century Hamilton Dining Table & Chairs By Robert Heritage For Archie Shine, Set Of 6 Product Description: Introducing our Mid Century Rosewood Dining Set by Archie Shine – a rar...
Rosewood
Archie Shine dining set
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid-Century Rosewood Hamilton Dining Suite Table, Chairs, Sideboard & Coffee Table by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Enhance your home with a Mid-Century Rosewood Hamilton Dining ...
Rosewood
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H 28.75 in W 96.07 in D 36.23 in
Vintage Dining Table and Eight Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very rare vintage dining table and eight chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s.
Bouclé, Wood
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H 28.75 in W 84.26 in D 33.08 in
Vintage Dining Table and Six Chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage dining table and six chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. It was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s.
Fabric, Wood
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H 33 in W 20 in D 20 in
Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Rosewood Dining Chairs Set of 8 Hamilton, 1960s
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Midcentury Hamilton rosewood dining chairs designed by Robert Heritage and manufactured by Archie Shine and retailed through Heals of London UK, England, circa 1960, 8 dining chairs ...
Rosewood
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H 32.09 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Set of 6 Afrormosia and Black Vinyl Dining Chairs by Robert Heritage, circa 1965
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in Derby, Derbyshire
A set of 6 Knightsbridge solid afrormosia dining chairs with black vinyl seats - 2 carvers and 4 standard chairs with square cut angular frames and a generous seat base and back desi...
Teak
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H 28.35 in W 100.01 in D 37.01 in
Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Teak Dining Table and Eight Chairs, 1960
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in Surbiton, GB
Twin pedestal extending teak dining table and set of eight matching chairs (six side chairs/ two carvers) 960s designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine.
Teak
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H 29 in W 94.5 in D 35 in
Robert Heritage for Archie Shine Rosewood Dining Table & 8 Chairs Hamilton Range
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Midentury Hamilton dining table Eight chairs Robert Heritage Design Archie Shine Rosewood circa 1960 Investment Practical & Beautiful Dimensions Table: Height: 29” inc...
Rosewood
Set of Six Swivel Dining Chairs by Archie Shine
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Set of six swivel dining chairs by Archie Shine Designed in the late 1950s by Robert Heritage and produced by Archie Shine this set of six dining chairs have vinyl seats and bent pl...
Rosewood
Robert Heritage 'Hamilton' Dining Chairs
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in London, Greater London
A set of four extremely comfortable Robert Heritage for Archie Shine 1960s 'Hamilton' dining chairs.
Wool, Teak
Pair of 1969 Modernist Chairs from QE2 Race Line by Robert Heritage
By Robert Heritage
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 1969 Modernist Chairs from QE2 Race Line by Robert Heritage
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H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 24.41 in
Vintage Mid-Century Rosewood and Steel Swivel Dining Chairs Archie Shine, 1970s
By Archie Shine, Robert Heritage
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Rare set of six vintage Mid-Century rosewood and steel swivel dining chairs by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. Beautifully curved Brazilian rosewood frames complimented with a v...
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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