Steelcase Tanker Desk
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By Steelcase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 4 Steelcase model 233 industrial office chairs featuring an all-steel frame with lime vinyl
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
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By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, that's been stripped, hand polished
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks
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Classic Steelcase, Single Bank Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, thats been stripped, hand polished
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McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Blue and Yellow
By Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Classic tanker refinished in gloss midnight blue (BL20) and yellow ochre (RAL 1003), Go Rams
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Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza in Brass and White Finish
By Allsteel, Rehab Vintage Interiors, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
shelf. Pairs perfectly with our custom refinished midcentury tanker desks. Note: Brass powder coat is
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Midcentury Steel File Cabinet, Custom Refinished to Order
By Allsteel, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
1970s tanker style steel file cabinet refinished in gloss white with brushed aluminum hardware
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Midcentury Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in White
By Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s Classic tanker refinished in gloss white with optional custom glass tabletop. This double
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Vintage Steelcase Tanker Desk with Brushed Steel Surface
By Steelcase
Located in Essex, MA
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Steelcase Tanker Desk in Marine Blue, Edited by Montage
By Montage, Steelcase
Located in Wilton, CT
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Mid-Century Modern Tanker Desk, French, circa 1940
Located in Banner Elk, NC
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Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Steelcase available model 233 Industrial office chairs featuring an all steel frame with a green
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Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
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The perfect office accessory to go with your tanker desk.
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Steelcase Mid-Century Modern Industrial Age Metal Hall Tree, 1950s
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Steelcase Model 233 Industrial Tanker Steel Office Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Steelcase available model 233 Industrial office chairs featuring an all-steel frame with a green
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Set of 4 Seafoam Green Model 233 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Steelcase Model 233 industrial office chair featuring an all-steel frame with a lime vinyl
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Vintage Steelcase Industrial Metal File Cabinet, circa 1950s
By Steelcase
Located in South Bend, IN
heavy and sturdy. Pairs nicely with Steelcase tanker desks.
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Cabinets
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Classic Pair Grey Industrial Office Steel Tanker Arm Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Steelcase arm chairs, desk /office, excellent condition, superior quality and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Set of 4 Steelcase Industrial Tanker Chairs **Saturday Sale**
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Steelcase Model 233 industrial office Chair featuring an all steel frame with a grey vinyl top
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Mid-Century Industrial Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage 1950s metal tanker desk. Wear consistent with age.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks
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By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic steelcase brand double pedestal desk newly refinished in gloss white powder coat with
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Double Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Steelcase, Steel Age, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
This classic 1950's Steelcase tanker desk features a double pedestal base with adjustable pontoon
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1960s Tanker Table by Steelcase, Refinished in Bright Blue
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury Steelcase 4-legged table with drawer refinished in a powder coated pop of bright blue
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Located in Treasure Island, CA
Another classic steelcase desk. Single tanker style. This is the petit one. Deco Styling
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AllSteel Bumper Top Tanker Desk
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
We gave this 1960s double pedestal tanker desk by AllSteel a unique two tone finish. Newly restored
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
1960s Single Pedestal Tanker Desk, Refinished
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s single pedestal tanker desk. Features a paper tray and three locking drawers
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Midcentury Tanker Desk with Custom Walnut Top
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury steel tanker desk refinished with a twist. This beauty features an oversized solid
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1960s Tanker Console Knee Space Credenza
By Steelcase, Allsteel
Located in Alhambra, CA
Our 1960s knee-space tanker credenza is a console table with the added functionality of a slim desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Pair of 1970s Steelcase Office Chairs, Refinished
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Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic pair of 1970s tanker-style office chairs by Steelcase. Newly reupholstered in cream linen
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Vintage Steelcase Office Chair, Refinished in Black
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic tanker-style office chair by Steelcase. Newly refinished in a combination of black leather
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
1960s Single Pedestal Tanker Desk Refinished in Two-Tone Pink
By Allsteel, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
In stock and ready to ship!
Who says tankers can't be cute?! This Classic 1960s single pedestal
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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McDowell Craig Midcentury Tanker Desk Refinished in Bauhaus Colors, in Stock
By Mcdowell-Craig, Allsteel, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
In stock and ready to ship!
Classic 1960s McDowell Craig tanker desk refinished in a playful
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Tanker Console Desk / Knee Space Credenza, Refinished, c. 1960's
By Steel Age, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
The vintage tanker knee-space credenza offers the storage capability of two file drawers and four
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert/ Organizer, Refinished in Silver
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
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Steel Tanker Drawer Insert/ Organizer, Refinished in Red Wine
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
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Pair of Steel Tanker Drawer Inserts Repurposed as Organizers
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the inserts to a classic tanker desk's utility drawers, we repurposed these neat pieces for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Steel
Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished in Red
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Steel
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Peach
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
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Steel
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Turquoise
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Steel
H 2.25 in W 13 in L 2.25 in
Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished in Blue
By Mcdowell-Craig, Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
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Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished in Yellow
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Repurposed 1940s steel desk drawer for use as a desktop organizer. Steel has been newly powder
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Petite Four-Legged Tanker Table with Drawer, Refinished
By General Fireproofing Company, Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Midcentury four-legged tanker table with drawer, circa 1940s. This unique "mini tanker" is perfect
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Sage Green
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Steel
H 2.25 in W 13 in D 4.74 in
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Ruby Red
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Steel
H 2.25 in W 13 in D 4.74 in
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished in Yellow
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Steel
H 2.25 in W 13 in D 4.74 in
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Bengal Silver
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat industrial piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Steel
H 1.5 in W 13 in D 2.75 in
1970s SteelCase Office Chair, Refinished
By Steelcase, General Fireproofing Company, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1970s tanker-style office chair by SteelCase. Newly reupholstered in high quality dark grey
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Bright Blue
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat industrial piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Steel
H 2.75 in W 13 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Steel Tanker Drawer Inserts Repurposed as Desktop Organizers, Refinished
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the inserts in a Classic tanker desk's utility drawers, we repurposed these neat steel pieces
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
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Steel
H 1.5 in W 13 in D 2.75 in
Four-Legged Tanker Table with Drawer by General Fireproofing, 1940's
By Steelcase, General Fireproofing Company, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Four-legged tanker table with drawer by General Fireproofing, c. 1940's. This unique "mini tanker
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel, Aluminum
Polished Steel Single Bank Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
This Classic American deco style desk features high build quality, stylish Industrial aesthetic and
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Vintage 1950s American More Furniture and Collectibles
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Steel
Refinished Tanker Console Desk or Knee Space Credenza
By Steelcase, Steel Age, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
The vintage tanker knee-space credenza offers the functionality of a slim desk with the added
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Steel, Aluminum
Custom Tanker Style Steel Credenza with Walnut Top
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
fixed shelf. Pairs perfectly with our midcentury walnut stop steel tanker desk.
Please note: This desk
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
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Steel
Mid Century Steelcase Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Glendale, CA
Mid Century Tanker Desk made by Steelcase in the USA. Lots of storage space .
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Vintage Steelcase Double Bank Tanker Desk
By Steelcase
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage steel tanker desk by Steelcase, USA. Heavy gauge steel, thats been stripped, hand polished
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks
Classic McDowell Craig Tanker Desk Refinished in White
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s McDowell Craig tanker refinished in gloss white with custom glass tabletop. This Classic
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Tanker Desk Custom Refinished in Natural Steel
By Steelcase, Allsteel, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic mid-century tanker refinished in "Natural Steel" powder coat. This double pedestal steel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Tanker Desk Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Desktop Organizer, Refinished in Yellow
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a Classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat Industrial piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 2.25 in W 13 in D 4.74 in
Steel Tanker Drawer Insert Repurposed as Organizer, Refinished in Orange
By Steelcase, Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
Once the insert to a classic tanker desk's utility drawer, we repurposed this neat industrial piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
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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 Steelcase Tanker Desk
- What is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- How heavy is a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The weight of a tanker desk depends on the materials used and style. Some tanker desks are crafted with solid wood and others with sheet metal, causing a range of weights across the different types. Shop a wide range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a steel tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tanker desk, also known as a pedestal desk, is a large, free-standing desk with a work surface atop two pedestals or cabinets. Steel versions of the desk were introduced in the 1940s and often used in institutions, such as schools and government offices. Shop a range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A tanker desk is called by its name because it is usually made out of heavy-duty solid steel. As a result, tanker desks are highly durable in a way similar to tanks used by the military. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of tanker desks.
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