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Widdicomb Mid Century King Headboard
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Widdicomb Mid Century King Headboard
This headboard measures: 79.5 wide x 1.25 deep x 37.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Mid Century Blonde Nightstand
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb mid century blonde nightstand
This nightstand measures: 18 wide x 13 deep x 26
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstand
By John Widdicomb
Located in Southampton, NJ
John Widdicomb Mid Century walnut and brass two drawer nightstand with shelf, refinished & ready
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid Century Display Shelving Etagere
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb mid century display shelving etagere
The etagere measures: 32 wide x 14.5 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Dresser MINT!
By John Widdicomb, Dale Ford
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
H 46 in W 38 in D 20 in
Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Round Walnut Coffee Table Tapered Legs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern round walnut coffee table tapered legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 34 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 70.25 wide x 21.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 36 wide x 21
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 25 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Double Dresser Secretary Desk
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Double Dresser Secretary Desk
This secretary desk measures: 70
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 40.5 wide x 20
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Nightstands - Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century walnut and brass nightstands - pair
Each nightstand measures: 25 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 36 wide x 21
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass End Table Nightstands
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass End Table Nightstands
Each nightstand measures: 18 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Mid Century Chinoiserie Credenza
By John Widdicomb, Mario Buatta
Located in Countryside, IL
Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Mid Century Chinoiserie Credenza
This credenza measures: 48 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Mid Century Chinoiserie Credenza
By John Widdicomb, Mario Buatta
Located in Countryside, IL
Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Mid Century Chinoiserie Credenza
This credenza measures: 76.5 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal
John Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstand, Walnut, Greek Key Motif, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Stamford, CT
John Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstand, Walnut, Greek Key Motif, 1950s
Single mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 24.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Sofa
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 91 wide x 33 deep x 29.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
John Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in Countryside, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century walnut and brass 9 drawer lowboy dresser
This dresser measures: 70.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century X Base Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century X Base Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 58
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Occasional Captains Chairs - Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Occasional Captains Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.75 in W 21.25 in D 24 in
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Cane and Brass Mirror
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn gibbings for Widdicomb mid century walnut, cane and brass mirror.
This mirror measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Walnut, USA 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Stamford, CT
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Walnut, USA 1950s
Chic mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 30.5 in W 68 in D 21.5 in
TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Dresser measures: 67.5 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Walnut, USA 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Walnut, USA 1950s
A chic mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 35 in W 31 in D 21 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lowboy Dresser or Credenza, Signed
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern low boy large dresser or credenza. Crafted with precision
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 31.25 in W 74 in D 20 in
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Slipper Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31 in W 27 in D 26 in
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Saber Leg Expanding Dining Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Saber Leg Expanding Dining Table with 3 Leaves
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in W 120 in D 44 in
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Cane and Brass Credenza
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Cane and Brass Credenza
This credenza measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 31.25 in W 67.5 in D 21.5 in
Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tall cabinet or small armoire with two doors above two drawers by Widdicomb in an ebonized mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
H 30.25 in W 67.5 in D 21.5 in
T H Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Highback Lounge Chairs - Pair 1
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Highback Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 41 in W 27.25 in D 24.75 in
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut Expanding Dining Table with 3 Leaves
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28.5 in W 84 in D 48 in
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern King Size Walnut and Brass Headboard
Located in Plainview, NY
A John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern King size headboard. Crafted from the finest walnut, this
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Mirror
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb rectangular walnut framed mirror, Widdicomb label to reverse
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Widdicomb, Mid-Century Double Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Impressive scale midcentury double dresser with brass button knobs. Cabinet features ample storage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-century Modern Caned Top Dale Ford
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
direction create a clean and striking cabinet from the high end furniture maker John Widdicomb. The cane
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency walnut extension dining table
By John Widdicomb
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
Widdicomb Mid-Century American Blond Maple Cantilever Side / End Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century (circa 1950) 'Cantilever' blond maple end / side table with a rectangular form
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Nightstands, circa 1960s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Campaign style nightstands.
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign nine-drawer long dresser or credenza
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 70.25 in D 21.25 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency nightstands
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.75 in W 25 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands
By John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.75 in W 25 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands
By John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 25 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Nightstands
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style three-drawer bedside
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.63 in W 25 in D 18 in
New Upholstery John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Couch
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New basket weave fabric upholstery Widdicomb sofa love seat slipper chair booth sofa. Black lacquer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Upholstery
Gibbings Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Dresser Credenza Light Walnut
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice super clean original condition Gibbings dresser for Widdicomb.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Pewter
1940s John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern 3 Tier End Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare find. John Widdicomb three tier walnut end Table with a bottom drawer. Made in the 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s North American American Classical Side Tables
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century American Modern Walnut and Bronze Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American Modern walnut dresser with three compartment sections, including four drawers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or chests of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.25 in W 28 in D 28 in
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Coffee Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
is not marked, my extensive research says it is T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. It sits on 3
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Dresser with Tambour Doors
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
Elevate your living space with the timeless allure of mid-century modern design embodied in this
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstand or Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern black lacquered side table or nightstand
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 22.25 in W 21.75 in D 26 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Nightstand, Circa 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency three-drawer nightstand or bachelor chest
By
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 26 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern burled olive wood Parsons extension dining table
By John
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
H 29 in W 104 in D 42 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern ten-drawer dresser or credenza
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.13 in W 74 in D 20 in
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Nightstand or End Table, a Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Mid Century Modern nightstands or end tables crafted with impeccable quality by the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cherry and Brass Large Wall Mirror, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern large framed wall mirror
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 52.38 in D 2 in
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Widdicomb Midcentury For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal widdicomb midcentury for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every widdicomb midcentury was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect widdicomb midcentury — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A widdicomb midcentury made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and John Widdicomb each produced at least one beautiful widdicomb midcentury that is worth considering.
How Much is a Widdicomb Midcentury?
A widdicomb midcentury can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,214, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $110,000.
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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