Woodard Chair with Orange Seat and Back Pad
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual metal frame chair with orange vinyl pad seats. Please view the matching large sofa we have
Wrought Iron
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H 32 in W 27 in L 32 in
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Woodard Atomic Orange Sculptura Arm Chairs
By John Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Woodard Atomic orange sculptura arm chairs designed
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Cantilever Patio Lounge Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Southampton, NJ
Woodard. Very good overall condition.
Steel
4 Russell Woodard Polished Aluminum Lounge Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Phoenix, AZ
4 slatted aluminum swivel lounge chairs designed by Russell Woodard, circa early 1960s. These
Aluminum
Russell Woodard Teak Paddle Arm Patio Modular Sofa
By Russell Woodard
Located in Southampton, NJ
by Russell Woodard.
Steel
Four Russell Woodard aluminum swivel chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four aluminum arm chairs designed by Russell Woodard. Polished surface with original
Aluminum
Set of 4 Russell Woodard Dining Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 Russell Woodard slipper dining chairs. 2 orange and 2 green. Powder Coated about 15 years
Iron
Mid Century Danish Modern Woodard Sculptura Table and 4 Side Chairs
By John Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a mid century Danish Modern Woodard sculptura table and 4 side chairs designed by John
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Round Dining Table
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Woodard round dining table. Features Orange paint and woven wrought iron. The table is structurally sound
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Bench
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern atomic orange outdoor metal curved back bench Offered is a Mid-Century Modern
Iron
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H 28.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs
By John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic orange outdoor metal curved back chairs Offered is a pair of
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Outdoor Round Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
atomic orange sculptura outdoor iron dining table designed by John Woodard, circa 1956 for the 'Sculptura
Metal
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H 39 in W 26.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Woodard Table and 4 Springer Chairs in Atomic Orange
By John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 mid-century Danish Modern woodard dining chairs and table set in atomic orange Offered
Wrought Iron
Russell Woodard Sculptura Patio Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique set of six 1950s wrought iron chairs and table from Russell Woodard's Sculptura collection
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H 32 in W 19.25 in D 23 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Danish Modern Woodard Sculptura Atomic Orange Side Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a set of 4 mid century Danish modern woodard sculptura side chairs designed by John
Wrought Iron
Rare and Unusual Woodard Sofa
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Great extra long two-piece sectional sofa attributed to the Woodard Furniture Company. This
Wrought Iron
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H 28.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Outdoor Metal Curved Back Chairs
By John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic orange outdoor metal curved back chairs Offered is a pair of
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptura Table and 4 Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern atomic Woodard Sculptura table and chairs. What a find. Offered is a set of 4
Metal
Pr. Metal Art Deco Hoop Garden Patio Poolside Rocking Chairs c. 1930's
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of Art Deco hoop form rocking chairs, constructed of tubular metal continuous circular arms, rockers, and flat bars seats and backs. Made by The Cincinnati Artistic Wrought...
Steel, Iron
Dramatic Mid-Century Rocking Chair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice mid-century rocker in the style of Woodard. Original orange button tufted upholstery
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 12 x W 24 x H 38 cm. Materials: Cotton. Custom options available on request. Please contact us. All our lamps can be wired...
Cotton
Wrought Iron and Stone Garden Patio Stand with Pebble Stone Top
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Interesting wrought iron stand with inset pebble stone top. The three leg base shows distinct Art Nouveau influence.
Stone, Wrought Iron
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
$3,900 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
Thomas Moser floor lamp by Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Highland, IN
This great floor lamp is architectural with a restrained playfulness, it employs innovative materials (perforated steel) and reflected light for a nice mix of direct and indirect ill...
Brass, Steel
$4,500
H 19 in Dm 14 in
Gordon & Jane Martz Side Table or Occasional Table Figured Walnut & Ceramic Tile
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by wife & husband duo Gordon & Jane Martz, this table was produced by Marshall Studios in the 1950s. A shining example of Mid-Century as a whole, this piece features everyth...
Ceramic, Walnut
Lightolier, Floor Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gerald Thurston floor lamp by Lightolier. Features a brass and walnut base and a perforated brass shade. Measures: 17" diameter x 64.5" height.
Brass
Treitel Gratz Drop-Leaf Serving Cart
By Treitel Gratz
Located in New York, NY
Interesting version of the Classic Treitel Gratz bar or serving cart form. This example has a wood top, with formica veneer, which when open creates a large (41"- D) work, or serving...
Iron
Italian Designer, Coffee Table, Metal, Teak, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, glass and red-lacquered metal coffee or cocktail table, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
Metal
$5,994 / set
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 31.89 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
the designed office. a collectors table designed by the „workshop of modernity“: bbpr’s ‚spazio‘ desk. banfi, belgiojoso, peressutti and rogers (bbpr) were graduates of the milan p...
Steel
$5,754 / set
H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 11.82 in
Wall Mounted Nightstands by Silvio Cavatorta, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian set of two floating bedside tables dates from the 1950s. The design comes from Silvio Cavatora. They are made of rosewood and have a brass frame, the shelf is made of cr...
Brass
Elegant Contemporary Brass Cantilever Floor Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This contemporary modern cantilever style floor lamp features simplistic yet elegant design, with a stylish bend making it an ideal reading lamp for any modernistic seating area. Bra...
Brass, Metal
$14,000 / set
H 31 in W 19 in D 21 in
1974 Set of 8 Nicos Zographos CH66 Cantilever Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By General Fireproofing Company, Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 8 CH66 Side Chairs, designed by Nicos Zographos for Zographos Designs in 1966. The chairs were produced by the General Fireproofing Company circa 1974. The frames ar...
Steel, Chrome
Mario Sabot Armchair
By Mario Sabot
Located in Toronto, ON
This Mario Sabot armchair was crafted in Italy in the 1970s, designed for Mario Sabot's Atelier. It has been refurbished with exquisite white bouclé wool, enhancing its beauty. The c...
Wool, Bouclé
Unavailable|$12,000
H 31.5 in W 102.37 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Novo Rumo, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Novo Rumo, 1960s This pair of armchairs manufactured by Novo Rumo, 1960s in Brazil is a great example of Brazilian Modern Design, blending fu...
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.