Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Springer Chairs Offered is a pair of Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic orange Outdoor Metal Curved...
Metal
Salterini "Radar" Atomic Lounge Set, Mid-Century Modern, c. 1955–1965
By John Salterini
Located in Omaha, NE
Details Manufacturer: Salterini Designer: Attributed to Maurizio Tempestini Origin: United States Date: Circa 1955–1965 Style: Mid-Century Modern / Atomic Age Materials: Expanded ste...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Set B Offered is a pair of Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic orange Outdoor Metal Curved Ba...
Metal
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H 29.5 in W 66 in D 38 in
American Mid-Century Modern Iron and Glass Dining Patio Table by Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking iron dining table by Salterini. Amazing Atomic age design. Solid and sturdy table with its original label.
Iron
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H 28.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs Offered is a pair of Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Cha...
Metal
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H 29 in W 54.5 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Bench
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern atomic orange Salterini style outdoor metal curved back bench Offered is a Mid-Century Modern atomic orange Salterini style outdoor metal curved back bench, circa...
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H 29 in W 54.5 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Bench
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern atomic orange Salterini style outdoor metal curved back bench Offered is a Mid-Century Modern atomic orange Salterini style outdoor metal curved back bench, cir...
Iron
1970s Wrought Black Iron Atomic Hoop Chairs, a Pair
By Salterini, (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a fun, modern pair of hoop chairs, circa the 1970s. This style of chair has always been a staple of midcentury style and has been interpreted by many dif...
Wrought Iron
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H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 25 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Atomic Salterini Style Outdoor Circle Hoop Chairs
By Joseph Cicchelli
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 4 vintage Mid-Century Modern outdoor circle chairs. Includes four metal chairs with hoop mesh backs and seats that have been painted orange. The chai...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Iron Table and 4 Curved Back Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
In the style of Salterini. Features Atomic Orange paint and woven wrought iron.
Iron
$1,995 / set
H 28 in W 26.25 in D 24 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptura Set of 4 Armchairs by Russell Woodard C1960
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and iconic set of 4 Sculptura armchairs designed by Russell Woodard in black. Very comfortable and of course very pleasing to the eye. In excellent vintage condition with m...
Metal, Iron, Wire
$1,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 38.5 in D 22.5 in
Mid Century Modern Outdoor Furniture Set by Salterini, Metal, 3 Pieces
By Salterini
Located in Cordova, SC
This three piece outdoor furniture set is a timeless piece of furniture. Composed of durable metal that has been primed and painted and ready to be used on your porch or in your gard...
Iron
$4,595 / set
H 27.25 in W 22.25 in D 23.75 in
Set 6 Mid Century Modern Orange Slice Chairs by Tempestini & Salterini + a Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare set of six orange slice chairs. Freshly painted in a satin white enamel, chairs are in excellent vintage condition. Exceptional design by Maurizio Tempestini for Jo...
Iron
$3,850 / set
H 31.5 in W 41 in D 21 in
Outdoor Settee / Sofa and Pair of Chairs 'One Rocker' by John Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
John Salterini outdoor, patio, loveseat and pair of chairs, one being a rocking chair. Very comfortable and stylish. There are several layers of white paint on the pieces, but they s...
Steel, Wrought Iron
1960s Russell Woodard Four Chairs & Round Table of Spun Fiberglass
By Russell Woodard
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern, 1960s spun fiberglass Russell Woodard table & 4 chairs. Table: 42 diameter 29 high.
Fiberglass
$1,995 / set
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Orange Slice Iron with Sailcloth Lounge Chairs by Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find radar chairs by Maurizio Tempestini with Sailcloth as the seating material. Actual sails were cut and installed professionally. Chairs need a good cleaning ...
Iron
Inouye, Kantan for Brown Jordan Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Tadao Inouye, Brown Jordan
Located in Denton, TX
Tadao Inouye, Kantan for Brown Jordan Lounge Chairs and Ottoman. The Japanese designer created his pivotal mid-century collection for Brown Jordan in 1956 using the latest lightweigh...
Aluminum
$5,000 / set
H 28 in W 41 in D 25 in
4pc Suite Tempestini for Salterini Orange Slice Style Set Settee Chairs Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of four vintage Salterini pieces, to include a settee, two lounge chairs and a small coffee table. Designed by Maurizio Tempestini, known as the Orange Slice pattern, circa ...
Wrought Iron
$3,795 / set
H 27 in W 54 in D 28.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptura by Russell Woodard 3 Piece Set Iron Sofa & 2 Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of Russell Woodards Sculptura featuring a loveseat sofa a 4 legged lounge chair and a cantileverd spring chair all very well taken care of in Black paint. No repairs nec...
Steel, Iron
$1,660 / set
H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in
1960's Rid-Jid Folding Patio Set (Table & 2 Chairs) by Salterini
By Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Salterini stands at the forefront of innovative outdoor furniture, commanding the attention of mid-century design enthusiasts and collectors alike. Their folding pieces are essential...
Metal
$1,895 / set
H 29 in W 31 in D 25 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Radar Lounge Chairs Maurizio Tempestini - Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic similar pair of outdoors lounge chairs by Tempestini for Salterini. Very similar in style and size but a little different than each other. Please see photos as that shows...
Iron
$4,995 / set
H 30.25 in W 25 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern 6pc. Set Salterini Radar by Maurizio Tempestini C1955
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 6 piece set of "Radar" outdoor patio dining set. Incudes 4 chairs 48" round top table with an umbrella hole and the heavy solid cast iron art deco umbrella holder. In excell...
Steel, Iron
Mid Century Folding Rid Jid Patio Set by Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
This great looking set of four folding chairs and a folding table was designed by Salterini and sold in the USA by Rid Jid in the 1960s . It’s made of mesh tubular steel with rounded...
Steel
$2,200 / set
H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in
1960's Rid-Jid Folding Patio Set (Table & 4 Chairs) by Salterini
By Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Salterini stands at the forefront of innovative outdoor furniture, commanding the attention of mid-century design enthusiasts and collectors alike. Their folding pieces are essential...
Metal
$1,195 / set
H 36.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Set of 2 Italian Outdoor Patio / Bistro Chairs in Wrought Iron, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-stylish set of recently restored Italian-styled bistro chairs. Featuring a heavy-duty and hand-welded wrought iron frame, painted in a lovely mint green with cre...
Wrought Iron
$1,800 / set
H 26 in W 23 in D 24 in
Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Chair and Side Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair and side table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini called the “clam shell “ or “orange slice”. This coveted wrought iron chic design can be for outdoor or indoor use...
Iron
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$9,507 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,519 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
$995 / set
H 32 in W 27 in D 26 in L 32 in
Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springers B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Cantilever/Springer Outdoor Arm Chairs Offered is a Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair in...
Iron
$4,895 / item
H 24.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans' house in Los Angeles, CA. Our skillfully crafted credenza showcases a solid American...
Walnut
$1,709 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$3,483 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
$1,629
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
$1,200 / set
H 28.5 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Set of Four Mid Century Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Chairs by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Mid Century garden, patio, poolside dining chairs, made by the Woodard Furniture Company, circa 1950/60's. The chairs are all structurally sound and sturdy, they are curr...
Metal
$1,999 / set
H 35 in W 30 in D 37 in
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Salterini-Style Wrought Iron Rocking Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a lovely pair of vintage Salterini style patio rockers. This pair has been freshly restored with satin black powder coat. We have a total of 8 chairs available, which can b...
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Settee Loveseat Bench by Salterini
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron garden, patio, poolside loveseat, bench, sofa by Salterini. The sofa is in very good original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent wit...
Wrought Iron
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.
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