Indoor, Outdoor Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson, 1970s, Two Arm Chairs
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chairs set indoor, outdoor designed by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed.
Wrought Iron
Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade
By Knoll, Philippe Starck, Eero Saarinen, Kartell
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Introducing the Philippe Starck In/Outdoor Round White Tulip Bar Tables "DR.NA" for Driade, a stunning fusion of contemporary design and functional versatility.
Metal, Steel
Eero Saarinen Outdoor Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Dining table by Eero Saarinen. The white surface uses non-porous material.
Iron
Sold
H 26 in W 23 in D 68 in
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge for Ficks Reed Sol Air
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Miami, FL
Please view our listing of 4 Pipsan Saarinen outdoor chairs.
Iron
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H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Iron and Rattan Indoor and Outdoor Patio Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chair set indoor, outdoor dining chairs by designer Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed.Sculptural black iron frames with gold ball ends.
Wrought Iron
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H 33.08 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Six Iron and Rattan Indoor and Outdoor Patio Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage dining chair set indoor, outdoor dining chairs by designer Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed.
Wrought Iron
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H 32.75 in W 27.5 in D 26.5 in
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Sol Air Set of 4 Outdoor Chairs 1950s Ficks Reed Co.
By Ficks Reed, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Miami, FL
Seat height 15 1/2 inches. Eva-Lisa "Pipsan" Saarinen Swanson ( - 1979). Pipsan was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland to architect Eliel Saarinen and textile designer & sculptor Loja Saa...
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Laminate Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Knoll laminate tulip dining table by Eero Saarinen. Great Indoor or outdoor Dining table. Glossy white Laminate top on a very heavy early steel base.
Steel
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H 33.75 in W 24.5 in D 58 in
Vintage 1966 Richard Schultz Outdoor Contour Chaise Lounge for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1966 Richard Schultz Outdoor Contour Chaise Lounge for Knoll. Executed in enameled aluminum and mesh with Knoll manufacturer's stamp on the underside of the chair. A clean ...
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Outdoor Set By Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern stylish outdoor set includes four Harry Bertoia vinyl cushioned wire chairs and one Eero Saarinen style table, both designed for Knoll.
Metal
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H 29 in Dm 42.25 in
Classic Knoll Saarinen Italian Outdoor Modern Pedestal Patio Dining Table White
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Designed by Eero Saarinen for his Pedestal Collection. Aluminum and metal all-weather Patio hardware and materials define this Classic Saarinen table simply ideal for outside living.
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed Outdoor Patio Armchairs
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of restored Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson outdoor patio arm chairs for Ficks Reed, circa 1949.
Sold
H 27.56 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Set of Ten Iron, Rattan Indoor, Outdoor Patio Chairs by Pipsan Saarinen Swanson
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage set indoor, outdoor dining chairs by designer Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for Ficks Reed.Sculptural black iron frames with gold ball ends.
Wrought Iron
Kartell Dr. Na Table in Wax White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dr. NO chair is combined with a round table, Dr. NA, available as a direct complement to the seat. The scratch-proof painted surface and tapered central leg made of plastic and a...
Aluminum
$8,000 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 19 in
Set of Four Rare Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the put me in a museum collection. Out of long long term storage. The Earliest production set of four Eero Saarinen for HG Knoll executive chairs I have ever seen. All four on f...
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 4 MR 10 Style Cantilever Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking set of four MR 10 style cantilever chairs, inspired by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s iconic 1927 design. Featuring tubular chrome frames and handwoven cane seats and backs, t...
Steel
$1,121 / set
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Praha, CZ
- Seat Height 48cm - Italy, circa 1960s-1970s - Designer: Gastone Rinaldi - Good original condition . - Four pieces available. - cleaned , polished
Steel, Chrome
$15,901
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
Set of 2 PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1955
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of Two PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1955. A rare early set of PK22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm, produced by E. Kold Christensen before the manufacturing was taken...
Metal
Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of Saarinen’s most enduring designs, part of the Pedestal Collection and designed in 1957, this side table features a white enameled heavy molded cast aluminum base with a round ...
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Pedestal Dining Table for Knoll, 1960s White Laminate
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a Pedestal Dining Table, originally designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. This particular piece was produced in the USA in the 1960s. The base is formed of cast iron w...
Ceramic
Clara Porset Rare Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By Clara Porset
Located in Uccle, BE
Clara Porset (1895-1981) - Xavier Guerrero (1896-1974) Pair of armchairs Rope and lacquered metal Model created circa 1950 Measures: H: 79 x W 70 x D 69 cm This chair model is part ...
Metal
$938Sale Price|45% Off
H 20.08 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Knoll Tulip Table by Eero Saarinen — Round Top, Mid-Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Markington, GB
Eero Saarinen for Knoll — Oval Tulip Table, Circa 1965 Designed in 1958 by Eero Saarinen, the iconic Tulip Table remains one of the most influential pieces in modern design. This ex...
Aluminum
Early Knoll Saarinen Pedestal Tulip Side Table in White Laminate
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal Collection for Knoll is one of the most iconic designs in furniture history. Commonly referred to as the "Tulip" collection, Saarinen's goal was to eliminate...
Metal
Saarinen Knoll styled Tulip Dining Table by Maurice Burke
By Knoll
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A smaller round tulip dining table with X base in white with matching Laminate top designed by Maurice Burke in the manner of Eero Saarinen and Knoll. Manufactured by the Burke furni...
Metal
$2,100
H 15.75 in Dm 24 in
Vintage Eero Saarinen Off White Tulip Base Coffee Table Knoll Associates 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Modern Tulip Coffee or Cocktail Table for Knoll, circa 1960. Solid cast iron Pedestal base, off-white Wood laminate top. Some wear to edges as show...
Iron
$6,863
H 28.75 in Dm 42.01 in
Eero Saarinen Space Age White Carrara Marble Tulip Table for Knoll, 1967
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Vicenza, IT
Tulip round dining table designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957 and manufactured by Knoll in 1967. Composed of a white lacquered pedestal and a tabletop made of Carrara Arabescato marble...
Carrara Marble
$4,700
H 28.5 in Dm 39 in
Mid Century Modern Knoll Tulip Dining/Conference Table or Desk in White Marble
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Table designed for the work space having a center hole to run computer and telephone wires. It features beautiful calacatta marble top with white pedestal ...
Marble, Aluminum
$3,740
H 28.35 in Dm 53.94 in
American white round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2007
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in MIlano, IT
American white round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2007 Dining table mod. Tulip with round top in white laminate. The leg of the table is made of white painted metal...
Metal
Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very fine sculptural tulip side table with a bigger sized 20" round top in white Laminate and matching base . Retains the manufactures label by Knoll and designed by Eero Saarinen...
Metal
1930's French Gilt Metal Leaves Light Fixture with 5 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French gilt metal leaves shape light fixtures with 5 lights
Metal
$22,000 / set
H 24.81 in W 34.26 in D 35.44 in
Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, 1965, Set of 5
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Kazuhide Takahama “Marcel” Modular Sofa for Gavina, Velvet and Steel, Italy, 1965, set of five. Introducing the "Marcel" modular sofa by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, a paradigm of ...
Velvet, Foam
$3,990
H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in
1 'of 2' Amber Murano 16" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960
By Venini, VeArt
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with star-shaped amber Murano glass flowers on a gilded brass frame. Designed by Paolo Venini. Star-shaped glasses resembles flowers. Chandelier illuminate...
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage Regency Custom Tufted Sofa in Pierre Frey Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Custom Tufted Sofa in Pierre Frey Chinoiserie fabric, combining classic tufting with vibrant, exotic patterns. A luxurious centerpiece for any refined living area. Ac...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$16,900 / set
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, Mongolian faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of two. This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping bag contain...
Faux Fur, Foam
French Wood Brutalist Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful wood mountain chair from France, 1950s. Brutalist style with carved wood back with three wide slates. Formed wood seat rests on four tapered wood legs. Original wood finish...
Wood
$4,700
H 29.75 in W 51.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Chrome Four Door Cabinet or Credenza
By Ello Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek minimalist cabinet by Ello Furniture circa 1970's. It features mirror polished chrome sides, mirrored doors, mirrored top, and tons of storage. Clean and ready to use.
Chrome
Bamboo Occasional Table with Lacquered Top, English, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Bamboo Occasional Table with Lacquered Top, English, ca. 1880. The art of using bamboo in furniture making originated in China, dating as far back as the early 1600's and would later...
Bamboo, Rattan
$12,700
H 32.68 in W 118.12 in D 49.22 in
Mid-Century Grand Italian Curved Sofa in Sky Blue Upholstery and Wood 300cm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large curved sofa, fabric, wood, Italy, 1950s A generously sized curved sofa rooted in the Italian mid-century design of the 1950s. Upholstered in a soft, slightly muted blue fabric...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Since pr...
Steel
On Hold|$895
H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 5 in
iGuzzini Chrome Space Age "Ribbon" Sconce by Sandro Brazzoli & Ermanno Lampa
By Ermanno Lampa, Sandro Brazzoli, iGuzzini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century space age chrome "Ribbon" wall sconce, designed by Sandro Brazzoli and Ermanno Lampa for iGuzzini. This very striking bent chrome ribbon shade has a fin on the ba...
Metal, Chrome
French Art Nouveau Brass Clichy Pink Colored Glass Pendant Light 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French Art Deco “Clichy” pink coloured glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder 2 meter / 80 inches black cotton wire. Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps ...
Brass
Kangouru Coffe Table by Mathieu Matégot, 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Kangouru coffee table designed in 1954 by French designer Mathieu Matégot and edited by Gubi in 2000's. Metal and perforated metal sheet lacquered in black and white with brass feet....
Metal, Brass
Swedish Table Lamp in Brass by Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant Scandinavian table lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden, 1920s. This lamp is made of solid brass with details in mahogany. Condition: Very good condition with patina and ...
Brass
$2,200
H 28 in W 28 in D 31 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Flokati Faux Fur Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Flokati Faux Fur Lounge Chair.
Chrome
Vintage Wall Cabinet
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Houston, TX
Floating bookcase in the style of Charlotte Perriand with oak shelves and aluminum doors. The doors are a combination of sliding and open style. The piece has a warm vintage oak fini...
Metal
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
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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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