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Founders / Dillingham American Mid-Century 12-Drawer Teak Low Chest
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
/ DILLINGHAM FURNITURE).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Burl wood China Lighted Cabinet by Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
along the inside of each cabinet.
This cabinet was made by Dillingham Furniture Manufacturing, circa
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Modernist Architectural Walnut Desk designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Buffalo, NY
Merton Gershun was an American furniture designer of the early 20th century, known for designing
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 29.75 in W 48 in D 22.75 in
Mid Century Modern Framed Arch Mirror by Dillingham Pecky Cypress Walnut Trim
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
its history, Dillingham Furniture Co. became one of the leading furniture manufacturers in the United
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Cypress
H 40 in W 28 in D 2.5 in
Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Dresser by Dillingham Walnut & Pecky Cypress
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
was incorporated, and Edwin Slade was President. Throughout its history, Dillingham Furniture Co
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Cypress
MCM 6 Drawer Dresser Framed Arch Mirror by Dillingham Walnut & Pecky Cypress
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
was incorporated, and Edwin Slade was President. Throughout its history, Dillingham Furniture Co
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Cypress
Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Highboy Dresser
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 48.5
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Wood
Dillingham Mid Century Surfboard Walnut Dining Table
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Dillingham mid century surfboard walnut dining table
This table measures: 58 wide x 40 deep x 30
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Dillingham Mid Century Pecky Cyprus Nightstands, a Pair
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Dillingham mid century pecky cyprus nightstands - a pair
These nightstands are 26 wide x 15 deep x
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Cypress
Mid-Century Modern Dillingham Walnut Record Cabinet /Side End Table
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Dillingham Walnut Record Cabinet /Side End Table
This mid century modern
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Dillingham Mid Century Pecky Cypress and Walnut Queen Headboard
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Dillingham Mid Century Pecky Cypress and Walnut Queen Headboard
Headboard measures: 60 wide x
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Cypress
Dillingham Mid Century Highback Walnut Dining Chair, Set of 6
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Dillingham mid century highback walnut dining chair - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 19 wide x
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Tufted Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Dillingham Mid Century walnut tufted dining chairs - set of 4
Each chair measures: 20 wide x 22
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser in Walnut by Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spacious simple and elegant 5 drawer dresser by Dillingham in beautiful grained walnut. With
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Walnut Dresser by Dillingham C 1968
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spacious simple and elegant six drawer dresser by Dillingham in walnut. Beautiful sculpted ebonized
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Chrome Occasional Chairs, Pair
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Charleston, SC
Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Chrome Occasional chairs - pair
Newly upholstered in a bright mustard
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Dillingham Mid Century Burlwood Buffet
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Dillingham Mid Century Burlwood Buffet
This buffet measures: 74 wide x 19.75
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Dillingham Mid Century Burlwood Credenza
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Dillingham midcentury Burlwood credenza
This credenza measures: 74 wide x
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Burl
Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage chrome dining chairs designed by Pierre Cardin for Dillingham in the United States
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United States, circa
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Burl, Lacquer, Wood
Mid Century Modern Merton Gershun for Dillingham Walnut Sideboard Credenza
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Merton Gershun for Dillingham Walnut Sideboard Credenza Buffet Hutch
Mid
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury burl wood credenza designed by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham in the United
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Burl, Lacquer
Pair of Dillingham Nightstands or End Tables in Bookmatched Walnut
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of nightstands or end tables were made by Dillingham, known for their excellent
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Cardin White Veneer and Chrome Highboy Dresser for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Highboy or tall dresser designed by Pierre Cardin and manufactured by Dillingham, France. Made of
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Chrome
H 50.75 in W 38.25 in D 19.13 in
Signed Rare Pierre Cardin White Veneer & Chrome Cabinet/Dresser for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cabinet or long dresser designed by Pierre Cardin (France) and manufactured by Dillingham (USA
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 74.25 in D 19 in
Vintage End Tables by Merton Gershun for Dillingham, Set of 2
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in Denver, CO
Originally manufactured in the 1970s by Dillingham
Exceptionally book-matched Walnut venner
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Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Signed Rare Pierre Cardin White Veneer & Chrome Pair Nightstands for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of nightstands designed by Pierre Cardin (France) and manufactured by Dillingham (USA). These
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 28 in W 26.25 in D 19 in
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Size Headboard
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern king size headboard
By Merton Gershun for Dillingham
USA, 1960s
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 77.25 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Pierre Cardin White and Chrome Nightstands or Dressers for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of nightstands or dressers designed by Pierre Cardin and manufactured by Dillingham, France
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Chrome
H 28.25 in W 40.25 in D 19.13 in
Mid Century Chest Dresser Chifferobe by Dillingham att. to Baughman c 1960/1970s
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Great two door over two drawer chifforobe dresser, made by Dillingham, design possibly Milo
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 54 in W 39 in D 19 in
Mid Century Nine Drawer Dresser by Dillingham att. to Baughman c. 1960/1970's
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural large nine drawer dresser, made by Dillingham, design attributed to Milo
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 30.5 in W 79 in D 19 in
Coffee table by Dillingham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W60 D19.5 D19 H15
Fully restored walnut coffee table by Dillingham. Item offers a great minimal
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Wedge Shaped Bookcase
By Merton Gershun
Located in Denton, TX
Great tapered design, the bookcase seems like it's leaning against the wall. Designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. The combination of walnut and black masonite is ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Masonite
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pyramid Bookcase by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pyramid Bookcase by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
Original Vintage
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 59.5 in W 36.75 in D 13 in
Pair of Merton L. Gershun for Dillingham "Esprit" MCM Walnut Nightstands
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
We are very pleased to offer a pair of mid-century nightstands by Merton Gershun for Dillingham as
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Burl Wood Credenza Dresser by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Umanoff for Dillingham. Circa 1970s.
There are six drawers, three on each side. The large cabinet doors
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Burl
Stunning Burl Wood Armoire Wardrobe by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dillingham. Circa 1970s.
The large cabinet doors conceal two deep bottom burl drawers on the bottom. On the
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Burl
1960s Vintage Dillingham Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Monrovia, CA
1960s vintage Dillingham walnut 6 drawer dresser attributed to Milo Baughman (Some Say Merton L
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 64 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pyramid Bookcase by Merton Gershun for Dillingham
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 59.75 in W 36.75 in D 13.25 in
Stunning Burl Wood Credenza by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham, Circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning minimalist three door credenza in burled olive wood by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1970s.
Gorgeous highly figured burl grain throughout the credenza. Cabinet rests on a black lac...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Burl
H 28 in W 55.5 in D 19.5 in
Rare Complete Art Deco Style Bedroom Set by Pierre Cardin for Dillingham
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pierre Cardin (France) and manufactured by Dillingham (USA). This excellent bedroom set is made of
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 74.25 in D 19.25 in
Signed Rare Pierre Cardin White Veneer and Chrome Highboy Dresser for Dillingham
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highboy or tall dresser designed by Pierre Cardin (France) and manufactured by Dillingham (USA
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 50.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Teak Storage Cabinets by Dilingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These unique Dillingham china cabinets come in a set of three. The two end cabinets are identical
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Cube Shape One Door One Drawer Compartment Side End Table
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern sharp looking cube shape oiled walnut one fitted drawer one door compartment cabinet end side occasional table stand.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Cardin Set of 6 Chrome Dining Chairs in New Mink Color Velvet
By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
is in perfect original condition. Made by Dillingham, Canada.
Category
1970s Canadian Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Mid Century Modern Dining Room Table in Walnut by Arthur Umanoff
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A clean line dining table by Arthur Umanoff circa 1960's. It features beautiful walnut wood construction. It comes with two 18 inch leaves not shown. Maximum length is 108 inches wit...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Formica, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 65.25 in D 18.25 in
Pierre Cardin Queen Size Bedroom Ensemble
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Hanover, MA
Pierre Cardin queen size platform bed with double wardrobe units, spotlight bridge and headboard cabinet. Presented in white gloss laminate embellished with chrome banding and mirror...
Category
1970s American Space Age Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Cardin Long Dresser / Cabinet
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Highland, IN
A sleek and sophisticated 1970s design by Pierre Cardin, this long, low white cabinet has linear graphic elements and recessed pulls in chrome. The piece references art deco design, ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pierre Cardin Chocolate Color Bar Cabinet on Castors
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Chicago, IL
Pierre Cardin bar cabinet on castors.
Some vintage wear. The chrome band on one end has some scuff scratches (shown in picture). Otherwise pretty clean overall in nice vintage condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Burl Burled Wood Dining Table 2 Leaves Pedestal Olivewood
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful Burled Burl Wood Olivewood dining table by Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham. This pedestal
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 38 in D 72 in
Set of 4 Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Cardin
Dillingham Manufacturing Co (Canada)
1970's
Set of 4 Chairs Designed by Pierre
Category
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pierre Cardin Pair of Nightstands
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Highland, IN
for the French designer in the US by Dillingham.
The white cases have linear graphic elements and
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Burl Wood Sideboard with Upper Cabinet
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Dillingham burl wood sideboard with upper glass cabinet
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Burl
Pierre Cardin Tall Chest of Drawers Brass & Ivory
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Hanover, MA
Unbelievably clean and glam Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Linen Press or chest of drawers in off
Category
1970s American Space Age Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rick Dillingham, Double Spouted Vessel, 1976
By Rick Dillingham
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Double spouted cream pottery vessel by Rick Dillingham (1952-1994). Dillingham was a scholar of
Category
1970s American Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Clay
Set of Six Walnut Dining Chairs by Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
This lovely set of Mid-Century dining chairs by luxury maker Dillingham features beautiful walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Chrome Curved Arm Dining Chair by Dillingham Manufacturing Company
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Chrome curved arm dining chair by Dillingham Manufacturing Company. Newly upholstered. USA, 1970s
Category
1970s American Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Solid Walnut Dining Table by Dillingham Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Asheville, NC
Modernist, elegant and streamlined Mid-Century dining table by Dillingham in solid walnut. The
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 40 in D 58.5 in
Rare Complete Art Deco Style Bedroom Set by Pierre Cardin for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
What a rare find. A complete bedroom set designed by Pierre Cardin for Dillingham. Includes queen
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Dillingham Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 74.25 in D 19.25 in
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Vintage Dillingham Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of vintage dillingham furniture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every piece of vintage dillingham furniture was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right item from our selection of vintage dillingham furniture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of vintage dillingham furniture over the years, but those crafted by Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Dillingham Furniture?
Prices for a piece of vintage dillingham furniture start at $495 and top out at $39,500 with the average selling for $2,400.
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.
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