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vintage Dining set, Russell Woodard Brand Name, Glass top Table 4 Chairs, MCM
By Russell Woodard
Located in San Jose, CA
Woodard 1950's Orleans Collection
This set was Powder coated recently and it ooks ike new
With
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
THOMASVILLE Pecan Mid 20th Century Modern MCM Dining Table Set with 6 Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern dining set by Thomasville. Made from pecan, or a similar nutwood. Dining
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Vintage MCM Dining Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Set of 6 vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage MCM MonteVerdi-Young 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible set of 6 vintage MCM dining chairs. Made by the MonteVerdi-Young group. Unmarked
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage MCM Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of vintage 4 MCM dining chairs. Designed by the legendary Paul McCobb, a Midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare 1960s Rattan Honeymoon Bistro Set
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
& High Gloss Luster
• AUTHENTIC MCM VINTAGE (Circa 1960’s)
• Two Tier Dinette Table
• Original Cane
Category
Vintage 1960s Pacific Islands Bohemian Dining Room Sets
Materials
Cane, Rattan
MCM Dining Chairs Mid Century 1950s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Vintage MCM Dining Chairs Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Design Institute of America MCM Brass Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Design Institute America
Located in Countryside, IL
Design Institute of America mid century brass dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair measures: 21.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM Rattan and Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of 6 vintage MCM outdoor dining chairs. Designed by Maurizio Tempestini for the
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Danish MCM Dining Chairs by N.O Moller for JL Moller Stamped, Set of 6
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by N.O Moller for JL Moller stamped. Set of 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 23 in D 20 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Thinline Chrome Dining Chairs - Set 4
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Thinline Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans for Directional MCM Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs – Set of 8
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.5 in W 19.75 in D 23 in
Milo Baughman Style Design Institute of America MCM Chrome Dining Chairs - Set 6
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Design Institute of America Mid Century Chrome Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 42 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture MCM Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Ole Wanscher, PJ Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Upholstery
H 30.5 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
MCM Chromcraft Ribbed Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
& chrome dining chairs set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 16 in D 20 in
Jens Risom MCM Ebonized Walnut and Cane "Playboy" Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom midcentury Ebonized walnut and cane "Playboy" dining chairs - Set of 4
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sigvard Bernadotte Prince of Sweden John Stuart MCM Teak Dining Chairs, Set 6
By John Stuart, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Countryside, IL
Sigvard Bernadotte Prince of Sweden for John Stuart mid century teak dining chairs - Set of 6
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 33.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mcm Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Countryside, IL
John Keal for brown saltman mid century Bleached Mahogany dining chairs - set of 6.
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe Mcm Walnut Wrought Iron Dining Chairs - Set 4
By Clifford Pascoe, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Style Clifford Pascoe mid-century walnut and wrought iron dining chairs - Set of 4
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style MCM Walnut & Iron Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Richard McCarthy, Selrite
Located in Countryside, IL
Richard McCarthy for Selrite style mid century walnut & iron dining chairs - set of 4
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard MCM Rattan and Iron Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Countryside, IL
Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard MCM Rattan and iron dining chairs - set of 6
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 26.75 in D 19 in
Vintage MCM Keller Furniture Oak Valkerie ii Dining Chairs by Edmond J Spence
By Edmond J. Spence, Keller
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Keller furniture Valkerie II Line dining or side chairs by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Milo Baughman for Directional MCM Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 44.5 in W 22 in D 25 in
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 MCM Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Danish Model 55 and Model 71 Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rope, Teak
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Set of 6 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Modern MAGNIFICENCE!!! This is an INCREDIBLE set of 6 vintage Thonet bent oak plywood #1216-S17-B1 dining
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 4 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 12 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Set of 10 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
INCREDIBLE set of 10 vintage Thonet bent oak plywood #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs!! They are comprised of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 MCM Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, Set of 6
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Wahl Iversen GS90 mid century danish teak dining chairs with rope seats - set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 37 in W 22.25 in D 17 in
Set of 8 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
!!!!! This is an INCREDIBLE set of 8 vintage Thonet bent oak plywood #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs!! They are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 19 in
Niels Moller Model 57 and 77 MCM Danish Teak and Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Moller Model 57 and 77 Mid Century Danish Teak and Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Teak
H 30 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage MCM set of 4 Milo Baughman style chrome and velvet chairs in sage green
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Milo Baughman style chrome and velvet dining chairs. There are 4 total, and are all
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 19.5 in D 26 in
Paul McCobb for Directional MCM Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - 4
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
H 36 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
Vintage Modern Highback Dining Chairs by Chromcraft, set of Six
By Chromcraft
Located in Trenton, NJ
Are you in search of a set of dining chairs that perfectly combine vintage charm, comfort, and a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates MCM 1613 C Walnut Highback Dining Chairs, 4
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian pearsall for craft associates midcentury 1613-C walnut highback dining chairs - Set of 4
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 47.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Chromcraft Style MCM White Vinyl and Aluminum Tufted Swivel Dining Chairs, 4
By Chrome Craft
Located in Countryside, IL
Chromcraft style mid century white vinyl and aluminum tufted swivel dining chairs - set of 4
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.5 in W 21 in D 25 in
MCM Rattan / Cane Dining Table & 6 x Chippendale Style Chairs, Angraves 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
century rattan / Cane set of six vintage Chinese Chippendale style dining chairs plus matching table by
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Boho Bamboo Rattan Side Dining Accent Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A
Vintage MCM Bamboo
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold MCM Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs - 6
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Mid Century Danish Teak Papercord Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern bentwood 1300 Series dining armchairs with original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 23 in
Set of Eight MCM Brass Napkin Rings
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of eight MCM brass napkin rings, circa 1970s. The rings have a circular design and measure
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Set of Eight MCM Lucite Napkin Rings
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of eight MCM lucite napkin rings, circa 1980s. The rings have a circular design and measure
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Lucite
MCM Tito Agnoli Grey Leather "Sistina" Chairs for Matteo Grassi, Set of 6
By Matteo Grassi, Tito Agnoli
Located in Madison, WI
Wonderful opportunity for a rare, complete Set of 6 Tito Agnoli "Sistina" Italian Matteo Grassi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Vintage British Mid Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a set of four beautiful British MCM teak dining chairs manufactured by G Plan in the 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Twelve MCM "Tjorn" Nickelplated Napkin Rings by Dansk
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of twelve MCM "Tjorn" nickelplated napkin rings by Dansk, circa 1980s. The rings have a oblong
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Nickel
Skovby Møbelfabrik Solid Teak Dining Chairs Set of 5
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Set of 5 Vintage MCM
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Seven MCM "Pretzel" Shaped Lucite Napkin Rings by Dorothy Thorpe
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of seven MCM "pretzel shaped" lucite napkin rings by Dorothy Thorpe, circa 1980s. The rings
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Lucite
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 6
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
tube base stacking chairs, set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 4
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
tube base stacking chairs, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
1960's MCM Italian Design Dining Chair set
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Dining Chair set of 4, made in Italy 1960's / 70's. Black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 8
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
GREAT chairs full of Mid-Century Modern MARVELOUS-NESS!!! This is an INCREDIBLE set of 8 vintage Mid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Arne Vodder Charles France & Eric Daverkosen MCM Danish Teak and Cane Chairs - 4
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder for Charles France & Eric Daverkosen Mid Century Danish Teak and Cane Dining Chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
H 33.75 in W 25 in D 21 in
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Foster - McDavid c 1950/1960's
By Foster-McDavid
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural set of Mid Century vintage dining chairs designed by Foster - McDavid. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage MCM 1970's Set of 4 Black Stained Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design set of 4 black stained laquered wood dining or kitchen chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 935 MCM Rosewood and Walnut Horseshoe Chairs - 4
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 935 Mid Century Rosewood and Walnut Horseshoe Chairs - Set of 4
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
H 30.75 in W 24.75 in D 22 in
Set of Eight Vintage MCM Chinese Dining Room Chairs in Ming Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of eight Yoke high back Chinese dining room chairs in Ming style.
Handcrafted vintage Mid
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Dining Table With Leaf
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
accommodate intimate dinners or larger gatherings with ease.
But what truly sets this dining table apart is
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Set of Six '6' Dining Chairs by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California, c. 1954
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California
Located in Deland, FL
Designed by the seminal Greta Magnusson-Grossman this set of six dining chairs built by Glenn of
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
H 29.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Vintage 1950s Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther Selb Demitasse Coffee Set-
Located in East Quogue, NY
, demitasse, porcelain, china, pottery, ceramic, white, white porcelain, white coffee set, vintage, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Modern Rope Back Dining Chairs By Edward Wormley for Drexel (6)
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Blonde Wood and Rope Back Dining Chairs By Edward Wormley for Drexel - Set of 6
Vintage MCM rare
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
H 31 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
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Vintage Mcm Dining Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage mcm dining set available at 1stDibs. A vintage mcm dining set — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage mcm dining set, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage mcm dining set bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage mcm dining set over the years, but those crafted by Peter Hvidt, Knoll and Harry Bertoia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Mcm Dining Set?
A vintage mcm dining set can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,973, while the lowest priced sells for $78 and the highest can go for as much as $19,495.
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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