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Large Vintage Italian Asymmetrical Wall Mirror in Aluminum, Brass, and Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Substantial, sculptural wall mirror composed of a sold Italian walnut backing with gold anodized
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 47.38 in W 32 in D 1.75 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Aluminum Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
walnut and aluminum, is presented in great condition and has been meticulously restored by our
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
Small Minimalist Walnut and Aluminum Crucifix / Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Small minimalist walnut and aluminum crucifix / cross, circa 1960s. The piece measures 8.5" high x
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Small Minimalist Walnut and Aluminum Crucifix / Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Small Minimalist walnut and aluminum crucifix / cross, circa 1960s. The piece measures 8.5" high x
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Modernist Striking Chess Game Set Aluminum and Walnut Wood
By Austin Enterprises
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern chess game set in aluminum and walnut wood
Unmarked
Preowned vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Tall 6 Drawer Tall Walnut Dresser with Aluminum Finger Pulls
By George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
American Mid-Century Modern tall 6 drawer walnut dresser with aluminum two finger pulls. Really
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Walnut W Aluminum Inlay Credenza by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Port Jervis, NY
. Solid Walnut with a finished back. Aluminum hardware with inlay in the legs. Oak secondary woods for the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Low 9 Drawer Walnut Dresser with Aluminum Finger Pulls
By George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
American Mid-Century Modern low 9 drawer walnut dresser with aluminum two finger pulls. Really Good
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Dan Johnson for Shelby Williams Walnut and Aluminum Armchair, circa 1960s
By Dan Johnson, Shelby Williams
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE DAN JOHNSON FOR SHELBY WILLIAMS CAST ALUMINUM AND WALNUT SWIVEL-BACK ARM CHAIR
Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.75 in W 24.88 in D 23.25 in
Bomber Stool Seat Chair Vintage Polished Aluminum Aircraft Airplane Swivel
Located in Oakville, CT
Authentic vintage polished aluminium aircraft aviation airplane swivel seat, chair, stool on walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 37.5 in W 15 in D 19.25 in
Vintage George Nelson 3 Bay Walnut Omni Wall Unit
By George Nelson, Structural Products Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful walnut and aluminum ceiling to floor Omni wall unit by George Nelson. features walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Herman Miller Table or Desk with Knoll Walnut Top
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage dining or conference table or a desk. Beautiful Knoll top made of American Walnut on a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
PAIR EPIC MODELINE Mid Century Danish Modern Table Lamps ALUMINUM & WALNUT 1958
By Adrian Pearsall, Modeline Lamp Co.
Located in Peoria, AZ
GORGEOUS!
PAIR!
HAND CARVED
DANISH MODERN
WALNUT & ALL ALUMINUM ACCENTS
MODELINE OF CALIFORNIA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
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H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Vintage Walnut and Lacquered Dresser by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage walnut and lacquered Dresser by Stanley Young for Glenn of California in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.25 in W 64.75 in D 18 in
1960s Custom Studio Wood Side Table Adjustable Aluminum Star Base
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Custom Studio piece modern star side table in aluminum
fabulous rich wood grain top
Plywood with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary lounge chair, "Lounger" by Jaime Hayon, walnut, vintage leather
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
between classicism and modernity.
Seat and backrest in plywood with exteriors in walnut. Upholstered (non
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 38.98 in W 35.83 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Walnut and Brass Cantilevered Credenza by Myrtle Desk Co
By Myrtle Desk Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage walnut and brass cantilevered credenza designed by Myrtle Desk Co. in the United
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brown Walnut Brass Wine Cooler 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
This presented wine cooler was made of walnut, hammered brass and an inlet of anodized aluminium
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Walnut
Glenn of California Walnut Nightstands by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage walnut nightstands/end tables by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Aluminum
2-Piece Mid Century Walnut and Formica Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Jens Risom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
beautifully grained walnut and maple drawers with bright white laminate tops and walnut clad aluminum pulls
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Classic Walnut Dresser Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s MCM Iconic Furniture Piece Walnut Cabinet Dresser classic sculptural aluminum pulls. (Very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Jens Risom Walnut Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Risom is known for and the classic Aluminum pulls. In good vintage condition with occasional edge wear
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection for Calvin Walnut Dining Table
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Collection by Calvin. The table is made of walnut featuring an ovular tabletop with aluminum braces on the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller Rolling Table Base with Custom Solid Walnut Top
By Herman Miller
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
Vintage Herman Miller aluminum group table base on casters- with a custom made solid
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
, "Basic Cabinet Series"
USA, 1950s
Walnut, with original aluminum hardware.
Measures: 24"W x 18.5
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Replogle 'Comprehensive' Illuminated Globe on Walnut Base
By Replogle Globes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Replogle 'Comprehensive' globe composed of paper gores over plastic with a cast aluminum half
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Globes
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet
By James Mont, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet MINT.
Sliver drawer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen 22" Oval Tulip Base Side Table with Walnut Top
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Tucson, AZ
swinging '70s party?) and damaged the edge of the walnut top. We have professionally and beautifully
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Expertly Restored United Furniture Diamond Tall Dresser in Cerused Walnut 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern United Furniture Company vintage circa 1950s tall dresser. A fine example of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
H 50 in W 44 in D 20 in
Expertly Restored United Furniture Walnut Diamond Triple Dresser 9 Drawers 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern united furniture company vintage circa 1950s nine-drawer triple dresser would
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.5 in W 74 in D 19 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pedestal Tulip Walnut Coffee Table by Knoll Associate
By Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
bookmatched walnut laminate on cast aluminium base with original ivory color enamel. Retains crisp Knoll
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Laminate
H 15 in W 36 in D 36 in
John Keal Walnut Dresser with Metal Accent Pulls for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
years of artisanal expertise, our Los Angeles studio is a haven where vintage treasures are reborn
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Walnut veneer Pedestal Occ. Coffee Table No 5452, George Nelson, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
coffee table no. 5452 by george nelson for herman miller, aluminium base with walnut veneer table top.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 22.05 in Dm 22.45 in
John Stuart Midcentury Highboy Walnut Dresser
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
long drawers on the bottom, with original horizontal aluminum pulls. Maker’s label inside of drawer
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Versatile freestanding wall-unit/bookcase in oak, walnut, and pine with aluminum, steel, and brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
H 105.38 in W 171 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers: 1960s Elegance Redefined
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of the 1960s with our Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers, a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Meridian wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller in walnut, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 36.38 in W 17 in D 4.13 in
Modernist Single Entry Door Built to Order in Walnut
By Aaron Saxton, Maria Armada, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
etc. and the bars can be produced from either brass, aluminum, colored aluminum or wood (walnut, ash
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Italian Walnut 1960s Coffee Table/Bar Table by Bernini
By Bernini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
that can move to be used on different sides.
Very good vintage condition: no breaks or unsightly
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Industrial Modern Armchairs by Royal Metal
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Royal metal chairs with vinyl upholstery, metal frames, and walnut armrests. Please
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Single Entry Door Built to Order in Walnut
By Aaron Saxton, Maria Armada, History Never Repeats
Located in South Charleston, WV
etc. and the bars can be produced from either brass, aluminum, colored aluminum or wood (walnut, ash
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Vintage 3 bay Omni Wall Unit by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful 3 bay Omni wall unit by goerge nelson. walnut with floor to ceiling aluminum uprights.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Matching Lane Altavista Walnut Wood Mid Century Modern Nightstands
By Lane Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
aluminum drawer handle. These pieces are in very good vintage condition. They include the original tags as
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Glenn of California Walnut and Lacquered Dresser by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage two-tone dresser designed by the iconic designer Milo Baughman for Glenn of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century, Haussmann Armchair, Walnut, by Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Dietiker, Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
manufacturer which also helped develop the chair.
It is lacquered in Vintage Dark Walnut color and the seat
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa in Grace Walnut Leather for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
aluminum frame. The sofa is upholstered in Grace Walnut Leather with some light scratching and staining
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.11 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
Vintage Midcentury Table Desk by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
Harvey Probber
His pieces displayed the same combination of high style and popular appeal: his were no sterile creations in tubular steel; Probber's work shares more in common with ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Gervasoni Gray 32 Table with Natural Lacquered Walnut Top & Base by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage soul and contemporary design characterise the Gray 32/33/34/35 family of tables. Available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.34 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Vintage CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit by George Nelson for Herman Miller 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage George Nelson CSS Wall Mounted Shelving Unit 1960s
CSS wall unit designed by George Nelson
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
H 78.5 in W 80 in D 18.5 in
Paolo De Poli Attributed Enamel and Walnut Wall Mounted Coat Rack
By Paolo De Poli
Located in New York, NY
1960s Paolo De Poli attributed wall mounted walnut enamel and aluminum coat rack, in vintage
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Architectural Table or Desk in Walnut and Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
aluminum cylinders. The walnut wood with its different color shades is enhanced in this table because the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Mid Century 6 Dark Walnut Haussmann Chair, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
manufacturer which also helped develop the chair.
It is lacquered in Vintage Dark Walnut color and the seat
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century 8 Dark Walnut Haussmann Chair, Robert & Trix Haussmann, Design 1964
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
manufacturer which also helped develop the chair.
It is lacquered in Vintage Dark Walnut color and the seat
Category
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pendulum wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller. The “Meridian” clock
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Gervasoni Gray 33 Table with Aluminum Base & Black Wood Slat Top by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage soul and contemporary design characterise the Gray 32/33/34/35 family of tables. Available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.34 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Modern Barware Walnut Wood Ice Bucket Set Stainless Steel Tongs 1960s Japan
By Dansk, Nevco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Offering MCM barware 1960s:
Mid-Century Modern walnut wood ice bucket barware set with Nevco
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Walnut Coffee Table w/ Kidney Glass Top by Forest Wilson, c. 1960s
By Forest Wilson
Located in Deland, FL
walnut legs that borrow from fluid forms found in nature, it’s almost as if Wilson is contouring the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 15 in W 37 in D 43 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
original setting! In addition to two aluminium sconces, this piece also features hidden, fluorescent
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage Paul McCobb End Table for Calvin
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
drawer nightstand designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture.
Walnut with aluminum steel legs and
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
, aluminum strip, and black painted sides. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
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Vintage Walnut Aluminum For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage walnut aluminum you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage walnut aluminum — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Find 365 options for an antique or vintage vintage walnut aluminum now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the vintage walnut aluminum you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage walnut aluminum is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage walnut aluminum that is appealing in its simplicity, but Herman Miller, George Nelson and Paul McCobb produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Walnut Aluminum?
Prices for a vintage walnut aluminum can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $36,108, while the average can fetch as much as $2,867.
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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