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Mid Century Modern Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mid-Century Modern wall sculpture in the style of Curtis Jeré, Albatrosses flying towards the sun
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Wall Sculpture by Siem van der Sluys, 1971
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern wall sculpture.
Design by Siem van der Sluys.
Striking
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
$812 Sale Price
20% Off
H 12.6 in W 54.34 in D 0.79 in
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Wall Sculpture Attributed to John Reisetter
Located in Redding, CT
Monumental Mid-Century Modern Abstract Wall sculpture attributed to John Reisetter . Reisetter was
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron
$7,650
H 54 in W 84 in D 16 in
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Abstract Brass and Enamel Wall Sculpture 1960s
By Santora
Located in Troy, MI
Original Mid Century Modern wall sculpture attributed to Santora circa 1960s
Gold wire dimensional
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$2,200
H 17 in W 36 in D 6 in
Mexican Modern Mosaic Tile Wall Sculpture Signed Genaro Alvarez
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Houston, TX
Large Mexican Modern Mosaic Tile Wall Sculpture Signed Genaro Alvarez.
Our mid century modern wall
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$4,245
H 29.75 in W 59.25 in D 1.13 in
American Modern Wall Sculpture, Curtis Jere
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern Wall Sculpture,having long vertical and short horizontal metal wire
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Marc Weinstein Creates Plutonic Brutalist Torch Cut Wall Sculpture
By Marc Weinstein
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Marc Weinstein Creates wall sculpture. A stunning brutalist mid century modern wall sculpture
Category
20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Finesse Originals Brutalist Fisherman Nautical Coastal Wall Sculpture
By Finesse Originals, Paul Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid century modern wall sculpture by Finesse Originals. The fiberglass relief sculpture mimics the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Resin
$2,495
H 30 in W 56 in D 11 in
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Tiger Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Tiger Wall Sculpture. Nice mixed metal design . Perfect for that small
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Starburst Wall Nail Sculpture
By William Bowie
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
starburst wall hanging, constructed of iron masonry nails welded together creating a tight starburst
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mosaic Tile Wall Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
American-style Mid-Century Modern piece features intricate tile work, blending vibrant colors and geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stone
$1,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21 in W 49.25 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Metal Sunburst Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern mixed metal and brass sunburst wall art sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid century modern classical style figural wall sculpture.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century classical figurative style wall sculpture. This wall sculpture is made of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Modern Bronze Wall Sculpture c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible wall-mounted bronze sculpture with wonderful detail and overall patina. Unknown Bay-Area
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Mixed Metal Sunburst Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
Large mixed metal sunburst wall sculpture of brass and lacquered nails.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid Century Modern John Bergasse Brass Wall Abstract Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An amazing brass large abstract wall sculpture signed by sculptor John Bergasse. In excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,750 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.5 in Dm 43 in
Mid-Century Modern Clay Wall Sculpture, circa 1968
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique handmade wall sculpture features a unique painted clay form mounted on a unique Lucite
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Mid Century Owl Wall Sculpture
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Owl Wall Sculpture. Classic retro design of three owls. A mom and her three babies
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Large Curtis Jere Mid-Century Modern Mixed Metal Copenhagen City Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Curtis Jere Mid-Century Modern mixed metal copenhagen city buildings wall sculpture. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$3,800
H 27 in W 65 in D 4 in
Jere Raindrop Lily Pad Style Chrome Wall Hanging Sculpture Mid Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elevate your space with the Jere Raindrop Lily Pad Style Chrome Wall Hanging Sculpture, a Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
$1,200
H 23 in W 30 in D 4.5 in
Large Bronze Silas Seandel Ribbon Wall Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Silas Seandel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This bronze wall sculpture by American artist and furniture maker Silas Seandel depicts an organic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Wall Sculpture - Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An abstract, vintage Mid-Century modern French wall sculpture made of hand crafted metal, in good
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,900
H 15.5 in W 14 in D 7 in
Mid Century Brutalist Floral Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Brutalist Floral Wall Sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere . Nice light silvery gold
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wall Sculpture, Ceramic and Cast Aluminium, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Wall Sculpture, Ceramic and Cast Aluminium, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
$2,210
H 77.96 in W 24.41 in D 1.19 in
Large Bronze Silas Seandel Ribbon Wall Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Silas Seandel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This bronze wall sculpture by American artist and furniture maker Silas Seandel depicts an organic
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 55 in D 9 in
Brutalist Mid Century Ship Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Brutalist Mid Century Ship Wall Sculpture. Mixed torch cut metals with painted accents.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-century Abstract Wood Relief Wall Sculpture Picasso Inspired
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Abstract Wood Relief Wall Sculpture Picasso Inspired
Offered for sale is a hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Leaf Bronze Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern maple leaf design wall sculpture by Curtis Jere. The brutalist style
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31 in W 51 in D 6.5 in
Modernist Mid-century Assemblage Geometric Wall Art Sculpture, Vintage
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist Mid-century Assemblage Geometric Wall Art Sculpture, Vintage
Offered for sale is a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
$750
H 22 in W 18.5 in D 1.5 in
Brutalist Direct Metal Abstract Sculpture Wall Art Mid Century Modern Decor
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stunning!
Brutalist Wall Art
Abstract Sculpture
Polychromed & Worked Metal
Dimensions: 15" wide
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 15 in D 1 in
Mid 20th Century Tramp Art Rooster Nail Wall Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Rooster Sculpture Nail Tramp Art
Folk Art hand crafted Wall Art
15.25 h x 18.75 w x 2 d
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Puzzle Mosaic Wall Sculpture by John Stephenson 1975
Located in Troy, MI
46x36 Mid Century Modern Ceramic Puzzle Mosaic Wall Sculpture by John Stephenson
Incredible Mid
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
$3,500
H 46 in W 36 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Amber Lucite and Brushed Aluminum Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern brutalist wall sculpture was realized in the United States, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
$3,975
H 19 in W 18 in D 3 in
Curtis Jere Multi-Toned Metal Starburst Wall Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A Mid-Century Century signed Curtis Jere multi-toned metal wall
sculpture comprised of three
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Copper
Italian Mid Century Modern Wall Mounted Wooden Sculpture, Geometric Accent Piece
By Luigi Magnani
Located in Milano, IT
: Luigi Magnani Rocca has been a key feature in Italian modern history, and amassed an impressive art
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$2,140 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 7.88 in
Fun Signed Curtis Jere Globe World Wall Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fun Curtis Jere designed brass two piece world map wall sculpture. A finely rendered handmade two
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 5 in Dm 27.5 in
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Direct Metal Wall Sculpture Curtis Jere Art Gold
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS!
MID CENTURY MODERN
BRUTALIST DIRECT METAL
RECLAIMED WOOD WALL SCULPTURE
Enameled
In
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$840 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24 in W 24 in D 3 in
Mid Century Modern Greg Copeland 3D Paper Cutout Wall Art Sculpture Aluminum
By Greg Copeland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Greg Copeland 3D Paper Cutout Wall Art Sculpture Aluminum Frame Mint!
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
$4,500 / set
H 21 in W 24 in D 2 in
Bergasse Mid-Century Modern Brass Tree of Life Large Wall Art Sculpture
By John Bergasse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bergasse Mid-Century Modern brass tree of life large wall art sculpture. Item features a signed to
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,450
H 44 in W 54 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Modern String & Wool on Burlap Framed Stylized Floral Wall Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and date to approximately 1970 and done in a Mid-Century Modern style. The sculpture is done with
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wool, Burlap, String, Pine
$995
H 25 in W 25.25 in D 1.25 in
Early 1960s Brutalist Mid Century Wall Sculpture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Steel
Measurements: 43.5" wide x 5" deep x 42.5" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Large Mid Century Modern Enamel and Brass Rod Wall Sculpture brutalist elements.
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Mid Century Modern Enamel and Brass Rod Wall Sculpture brutalist elements.Nicer then most of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Enamel
$2,200
H 38 in W 59 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Back-Lid Wall Sculpture in the Style of Poliarte
By Poliarte
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Back-Lid Applique Wall Sculpture in the Style of Poliarte from Italy.
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
H 22.75 in W 8 in D 3.75 in
Nautical Polished Brass 2 Piece Seashell Sculptures Wall Art Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern 2 Pieces Nautical polished brass seashell sculptures wall art.
Have a Hook in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$276 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 1.5 in W 6.38 in D 4.63 in
Mid Century Modern Curtis Jere Style Brass Pom Pom Bamboo Tree Wall Sculpture
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Exceptional, very stylized, C.Jere style, Mid Century Modern, Scandinavian Pom Pom and Bamboo Leaf
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$950
H 18 in W 22 in D 6 in
Barbara Field Mid Century Cast Owl Wall Sculpture
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A mid century Owl wall sculpture made of a composite material and sand giving the piece a coastal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Brutalist Light Up Metal Wall Sculpture Silas Seandel Attributed Mid-Century Modern
By Silas Seandel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Silas Seandel attributed light up wall sculpture. Very unusual abstract form with pull
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
$3,500
H 29 in W 41 in D 6.5 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jeré Brutalist Brass Tree Needle Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St. Louis, MO
C. Jere tree wall sculpture with Brutalist details to branches, signed and dated 1986. Sculpture is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$2,450
H 52 in W 68 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Wall Sculpture Copper Metal, 1972
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of copper, wood
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Wall Sculpture in the Manner of Paul Evans
By Harry Bertoia, Paul Evans, William Bowie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible studio made abstract sculpture made of iron and brass. Original owner purchased
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron
$1,800
H 25 in W 48 in D 1.25 in
Wall Sculpture, Mid-Century, Fish Motif, Wood & Linen, C 1950, Modern Art Work
Located in New York, NY
Decorative wall sculpture from circa 1950.
Jute fabric backing with a wood and metal sculpture of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$495 Sale Price
50% Off
H 22 in W 28 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Cubist Bull Wall Art Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Cubist bull wall art tapestry.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Curtis Jere Mixed Metal Starburst Pom Pom Wall Sculpture Mid-Century Modern Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large and striking mixed metal wall sculpture designed and made by Curtis Jere. This sculpture has
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$850
H 46 in W 17.5 in D 8 in
Mid-Century Modern Plaster and Metalwork Brutalist Wall Art
Located in Milford, NH
This Mid-Century Modern wall art is composed of plaster on wood, with welded square nails depicting
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Modern Starburst Metal Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Unknown.
Manufacturer: Unknown.
Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Metal
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
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Mid Century Modern Wall Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid century modern wall sculpture on 1stDibs. A piece of mid century modern wall sculpture — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 2264 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of mid century modern wall sculpture now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of mid century modern wall sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of mid century modern wall sculpture 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 mid century modern wall sculpture over the years, but those crafted by Curtis Jere, Hertha Baller and Walter Bosse are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Wall Sculpture?
The average selling price for a piece of mid century modern wall sculpture at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $151,067 for the highest priced.
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.