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Walnut Boomerang Lounge Chair in Brass and Special Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
. Crafted with a distinctive boomerang-shaped frame in rich walnut, this chair exudes mid-century modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Walnut Boomerang Lounge Chair in Brass and Dark Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
. Crafted with a distinctive boomerang-shaped frame in rich walnut, this chair exudes mid-century modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Walnut Boomerang Lounge Chair in Brass and Dark Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
. Crafted with a distinctive boomerang-shaped frame in rich walnut, this chair exudes mid-century modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Walnut Boomerang Lounge Chair in Brass and Espresso by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
. Crafted with a distinctive boomerang-shaped frame in rich walnut, this chair exudes mid-century modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Nickel
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Velvet, Walnut and Brass
n a piece that combines
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Brown Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass
In a piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 18 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair w/ Dark Green Cotton Velvet, Walnut Wood and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 18 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut & Platinum Velvet Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern atomic side chair was realized in Italy, circa 1950. They feature
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut & Brass Spring-Back Chairs by Hughes Steiner
Located in New York, NY
This refined and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern spring back chairs were realized by the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Italian Mid-Century Walnut Chair & Ottoman
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An Italian 1960s armchair and ottoman with walnut frames and brass details to the feet, upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Dan Johnson for Selig Mid Century Brass and Walnut Viscount Chairs - Pair
By Dan Johnson, Selig
Located in Countryside, IL
Dan Johnson for Selig Mid Century Brass and Walnut Viscount Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 22
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Sculptural Walnut Brass Lounge Chair Gio Ponti Style 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Troy, MI
1950s lounge chair in the style of Gio Ponti
Sculptural walnut frame with brass tipped feet
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Dark Brown Velvet, Walnut Wood
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Dark Brown Velvet, Walnut Wood
In a piece that
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chiavari Chairs, Blond Walnut with New Upholstery
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and robust set of four Mid-Century modern dining Chiavari chairs, in blond walnut with new
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37.8 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Brass Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 8 dining chairs, with greatly shaped wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Ebonized Walnut, Brass & Holly Hunt Velvet Chairs by Hughes Steiner
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern spring back chairs were realized by the esteemed designer
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Modern, Walnut, Brass and Boucle' Malta Lounge Slipper Chair with Footstool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
, Mid Century Modern or Minimal interior.
The legs are solid Walnut timber which have been beautifully
Category
2010s South African Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 28.86 in D 33.55 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk with brass and walnut pulls'
Brass caps on legs
Chair opening 28.25
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tippi Dining Chair Satin Walnut Wood Legs
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
. To honor her work, Ottiu designed the Tippi Mid-Century Modern dining chair, upholstered in cotton
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Louis Twin Bar Chair Wood Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
the history of jazz music. From the family, the Louis Mid-Century Modern Twin Bar Chair is structured
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Visconti Bar Chair Walnut Wood Cotton Velvet
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
brass details and nails, gives to this desirable bar chair an unexpected and ethereal life, perfectly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Dan Johnson Walnut and Brass Viscount Chair by Selig
By Dan Johnson
Located in Wilton, CT
. This accent chair would fit well in any mid-century or contemporary setting.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
21st Century Jacquard Velvet Louis Dining Chair Polished Brass Walnut
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
create the Louis Mid-Century Modern dining chair, combining upholstery in cotton velvet and walnut wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Walnut & Velvet w/ Brass Sabots by Karpin
By Karpen of California
Located in New York, NY
, these chairs embody the sophistication and timeless appeal of California Mid-Century Modernism at its
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.75 in W 32 in D 32 in
21st Century Jacquard Velvet Louis Dining Chair Polished Brass Walnut
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
create the Louis Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair, combining upholstery in cotton velvet and walnut wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Stow Davis Midcentury Walnut and Brass Lounge Chair
By Stow Davis
Located in Countryside, IL
Stow Davis midcentury Walnut and Brass Lounge Chair.
Each chair measures: 22 wide x 24 deep x 34.25
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Walnut Dining Chairs by Paolo Barracchia for Roman Deco, 1978
By Renato Zevi, Paolo Barracchia
Located in DE MEERN, NL
your dining space with these Mid-Century Brass and Italian Walnut dining chairs by Paolo Barracchia for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 41.74 in W 16.93 in D 18.31 in
Modern, Walnut, Solid Brass and Cream Boucle' Malta 3 Leg Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
or side chair.
This Modern style dining room chair has a solid Walnut timber frame with solid brass
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of Six Chiavari Chairs Restored and Reupholstered
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian original set of six Chiavari chairs restored and reupholstered feet in golden brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 40.8 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Tippi Bar Chair Walnut Wood Cotton Velvet
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
. Combining a cotton velvet upholstery with walnut legs and polished brass details, this bar chair will fit
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Luna Dining Chair Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Contemporary Dining Chair. To give it a special touch, a wing-shaped backrest was added, providing a unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Luna Bar Chair Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
An unusual majestic elegance and sensuality surround the Luna Contemporary Bar Chair. The slender
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly worked and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly shaped wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Walnut, Brass, and Green Leather Lounge Chairs from, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Walnut, Brass, And Green leather Lounge Chairs from Italy 1960s
These bulky lounge chairs, made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
seamlessly marries mid-century modern aesthetics with old-world charm. Erete is not just a chair; it’s a work
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern Channel Back Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Grosfeld House
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning pair of Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern channel fan back lounge chairs, circa 1940s
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Deco Style Club Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Deco Style Club Chairs. Featuring an Art Deco
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Armchairs, a Pair
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of arm chairs for sale. From the 1950's, and have been
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Cotton Louis I Dining Chair Walnut Legs Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
you even more comfort, highlighting the modern mid-century design. Featuring smoked walnut wood legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Visconti Dining Chair Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
combined with elegant walnut wood legs detailed with polished brass, giving it an unexpected and ethereal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair with Brown Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lounge chair features hardwood frame, original brown upholstery, scalloped
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Boomerang Lounge Chair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Boomerang lounge chair HM1 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ceccotti Collezioni, Modern, Office Chair, Light Walnut, Red Leather, 2000s
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Ceccotti
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Desk / Office Chair by Ceccotti Collezioni, Marlowe Chair
Modern ergonomic
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 21.5 in D 27 in
Caron Dining Chair Velvet Walnut Wood Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Inspired by Paris, the charming capital of lovers, the Mid-Century Modern Caron Dining Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Materials
Brass
MidCentury Walnut Brass and Velvet ArmChairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Royal pair of chairs all in walnut wood and green velvet, classic and unmistakable design.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, club chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
seamlessly marries mid-century modern aesthetics with old-world charm. Erete is not just a chair; it’s a work
Category
2010s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
a distinct mid century modern vibe which will complement most interior design styles.
The walnut
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 36.62 in D 38.19 in
70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
a distinct mid century modern vibe which will complement most interior design styles.
The walnut
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 36.62 in D 38.19 in
70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
backrest gives the chair a distinct Mid-Century Modern vibe which will complement most interior design
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
seamlessly marries mid-century modern aesthetics with old-world charm. Erete is not just a chair; it’s a work
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
backrest gives the chair a distinct Mid-Century Modern vibe which will complement most interior design
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Artona Africa chairs, walnut wood and black leather, Afra and Tobia Scarpa
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in amstelveen, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, Artona 'Africa chairs', black leather, walnut, ebony, and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
Walnut and Black Leather Sable Dining Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, white oak, solid walnut, maple, ash, and any American wood species.
Metal rod is available in brass
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper, Aluminum, Brass
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Walnut And Brass Mid Century Modern Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of walnut and brass mid century modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and wood, all walnut and brass mid century modern chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 67 antique and vintage walnut and brass mid century modern chairs in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Walnut and brass mid century modern chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern walnut and brass mid century modern chairs are consistently popular styles. Many walnut and brass mid century modern chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Dunbar and Edward Wormley produced popular walnut and brass mid century modern chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Walnut And Brass Mid Century Modern Chairs?
Prices for walnut and brass mid century modern chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, walnut and brass mid century modern chairs begin at $800 and can go as high as $68,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
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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