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Seven Piece Dining Set by Young Manufacturing
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full mid-century modern dining set by Young Manufacturing. Six chairs and round table with leaf
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Young Manufacturing Walnut Catseye Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of six Mid-Century Modern Young Manufacturing Walnut Catseye Dining
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
H 42 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Young Manufacturing Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing mid-century dining chairs - set of 5.
The captains' chair measures: 23.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6
Each armless chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Young Manufacturing Mid-Century Walnut and Burlwood Side Dining Chairs, Set of
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing mid century walnut and burlwood side dining chairs - set of 6.
These chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
H 46.25 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing mid century walnut cane back dining chairs - Set of 6
The captains' chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 39.5 in W 22.75 in D 22 in
8 Monteverdi Young Dining Chairs by Maurice Bailey, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Monrovia, CA
Set of 8 Monteverdi Young dining chairs designed by Maurice Bailey. Original Vintage Velvet
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 43 in W 22 in D 25 in
RARE 1950s Maurice Bailey Monteverdi Young Card Table & 4 Maurice Bailey Chairs
By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Monrovia, CA
best known for his "mid century" modern style of civic buildings most notable being the Santa Monica
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31 in W 26 in D 24 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Dining Table with Six Chairs Three Leafs by Mengel
By Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
with all new foam and material. See pics. Set Is featured on the cover of living for young homemakers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Laminate, Oak, Fabric
H 29.25 in W 38 in D 58 in
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
Mid-Century Dining Table With Leaf
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Mid-Century Dining Table with Removable Table Leaf makes the perfect centerpiece for
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Richard Young Merrow Associates A Chrome Dining Table & a Set of 8, 160z Chairs
By Merrow Associates
Located in London, GB
Richard Young for Merrow Associates.
A chrome dining table with the original smoked glass
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Young Manufacturing Midcentury Walnut and Burlwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing midcentury walnut and burlwood dining chairs - set of 6
Each armless chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Burl, Upholstery
H 46.25 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Table with Set of Six French Dining Chairs
By Officina Rivadossi, Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi dining table with set of
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak, Straw, Ash
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 18.71 in
Early Pierre Chapo Set of Ten S11 Dining Chairs with Aban Dining Table
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of ten S11 dining chairs with Aban T35D dining table by Pierre Chapo
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Rope, Elm
H 30.91 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Pierre Chapo T20A Dining Table with Set of Eight Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs
By Pierre Chapo, Haimi Oy, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a Pierre Chapo dining table model T20A paired with a set of eight
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 20.67 in D 24.02 in
Monteverdi Young Set of 8 Dining Chairs
By Maurice Bailey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful set of 8 wooden base dining chairs with vinyl seats and back rest. This chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Merrow Associates Chrome Dining Chairs by Richard Young, c.1970
By Merrow Associates, Richard Young
Located in Surrey, GB
A set of four midcentury Merrow Associates chrome and black velvet dining chairs designed by
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.55 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Rare Set of 8 British Modern Saddle Leather Dining Chairs by Richard Young
By Merrow Associates
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE SET OF EIGHT BRITISH MODERNIST STITCHED-LEATHER AND CHROMED STEEL DINING CHAIRS
Richard Young
Category
20th Century English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.88 in W 19.13 in D 22 in
Broyhill Brasilia Dining Chairs Original Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern, 1962-1970
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia original set of 10 dining chairs, 2 arm and 8 sides
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37 in W 21.25 in D 22 in
Mid Century Modern Inlaid & Bookmatched Zebrawood Dining Table by Carlo De Carli
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid Century Modern dining table was realized by the legendary designer Carlo De Carli
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Zebra Wood, Lacquer
H 30.75 in W 71 in D 33.5 in
Pierre Chapo T01D Dining Table, French Mid-Century Design, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Chapo; T01D; dining table; French design; Mid-Century Modern; 1960s; Elm; wood;
This
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Ettore Sottsass Mettsass Table in Red Lacquered Metal and Glass for BD
By BD Barcelona Design, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Italian architect and designer of the late 20th century. His body of designs included furniture, jewelry
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in
Eero Saarinen 'Tulip' Armchairs and Centro Progetti Tecno Round Table
By Knoll, Tecno, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of Eero Saarinen for Knoll set of six 'Tulip' armchairs with Centro Progetti Tecno round dining
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 23.23 in
"Gemütlich" Leather Clad Table and 4 Bergundy Brentwood Chairs by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
house, originally designed by Paul Williams in 1933 was given the Haines touch when his clients a young
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
H 28.5 in W 25 in D 27 in
Early Pierre Chapo Dining Set With T21E Table and Twelve S11 Dining Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stunning dining set by Pierre Chapo with T21E dining table and twelve S11 dining chairs
Pierre
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rope, Elm
H 30.91 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of eight dining chairs, oak, Italy, circa 1980
An
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of six dining chairs, walnut, leatherette, Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of six dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of six dining chairs, model '72', chrome-plated steel
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Edward Wormley Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Red Brown Leather
By Edward Wormley, Mobilier Universel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
was a master in combining classical 20th century design with modern innovations.
Please note that
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of four dining chairs, oak, straw, Italy, 1970s
An
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 35.04 in W 19.1 in D 19.1 in
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of six dining chairs, oak, Italy, 1970s
An
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Tito Agnoli for Molteni Set of Four 'Fiorenza' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Molteni & C, Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Molteni, set of four 'Fiorenza' dining chairs, walnut, leather, Italy, 1968
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Colorful Set of Ten Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of ten dining chairs, model 72, brass coated steel, velvet upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Set of 8 1960s Oak Danish Poul Volther for Sorø Stolefabrik Dining Chairs
By Poul Volther, Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
A very sturdy, well-made and functional Danish set of 6 ladder-back dining chairs (Model 350) and 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Four Dining Chairs in Beige Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of four dining chairs, model '72', lacquered steel, leather, United
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Four Dining Chairs in Blue Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of four dining chairs, model '72', chrome-plated steel, fabric, United
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 20.28 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Giuseppi Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, Italy 1980s
By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous set of 4 dining chairs by sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 36 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Four Dining Chairs in Plywood
By Florence Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of four dining chairs, coated iron, plywood, velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 20.28 in
Early Pierre Chapo Set of Twelve S11 Dining Chairs in Elm & Cognac Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of twelve dining chairs, model 'S11', elm, leather, rope, France, circa 1978
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rope, Elm
H 30.91 in W 17.33 in D 18.12 in
Early Pierre Chapo Set of Six 'S24' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of six dining chairs, model 'S24', elm, leather, cord, France, 1967
These chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 29.93 in W 16.15 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1959
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
, was born in 1919 and had a passion for drawing and design from a young age. He trained as a
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Jamie Young Stacked Buffalo Horn Table Lamp
By Jamie Young
Located in London, GB
A Stylish stacked buffalo horn table lamp by Jamie Young. The base is a stack of disks made of
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Horn
Early Pierre Chapo 'T20A' Dining Table in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, dining table, model T20A, elmwood, France, 1972
This T20A table is one of the early
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Elm
Pierre Chapo's Own Family Dining Table in Elm 158cm/62.2inches
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo's own dining table, model T21E, elm, France, 1970s
This dining table is owned and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Elm
Early Pierre Chapo Dining Table 'Aban' T35D in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, dining table model 'Aban' T35D, solid elm, France, circa 1972
This design is an
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Elm
Early Pierre Chapo 'Sfax' T21E Dining Table in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'Sfax' dining table, model 'T21E', elm, France, circa 1973
This table is one of the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Elm
Carlo di Carli model 180 dining table Sormani Italy 1963
By Sormani, Carlo De Carli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
up to 6 dining chairs easily. Rare in the combination of a white base and rosewood top.
Carlo De
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2 Sculptural Dining Table in Walnut
By Nerone and Patuzzi, Gruppo NP2
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2, dining table, walnut, glass, Italy, circa 1970
Conceived by the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Pierre Chapo 'T21' Round Dining Table in Solid Elm, France, 1973
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Woodworking; Mid-Century Modern; French Craftsmanship;
A Pierre Chapo 'T21' round dining table in solid elm
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Pierre Chapo Solid Elm Dining Table Model 'T35b', Craftsmanship, France, 1960's
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Mid-Century Modern;
Pierre Chapo T35B 'ABAN' dining or writing table in solid elm. The basic design
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
H 29.93 in W 55.12 in D 39.38 in
Franco Albini Mahogany mid-centry Italian Table Model TL-22 produced by Poggi
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Franco Albini & Franca Helg.
Dining table model no. TL22.
Manufactured by Poggi,
Italy, 1958
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 40.95 in D 70.87 in
Early Pierre Chapo 'S24' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, dining chairs, model 'S24', elm, leather, cord, France, 1967
This design model S24
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Pierre Chapo Set of Six 'S45' Chairs in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, set of six 'S45' or 'Chlacc' chairs, elm, France, design 1979
This 'S45' dining
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
3 Sculptural Form 'Oro' Dining Chairs by Raoul Guys, 1951, Airborne, France
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Exquisite and extremely rare set of three 'oro' dining chairs designed by sculptor and designer
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Set of Four Bentwood Upholstered Armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
This incredible armchair set, model 1305-U, is the works of the legendary mid-century artist
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Marcel Breuer for Gavina Set of 6 "Cesca" Chairs, Italy 1960s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 6 Cesca chairs designed by Marcel Breuer, produced by Gavina in 1960.
The chairs show slight
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six Chairs in Grey Velvet
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of six dining chairs, model 72, chrome-plated steel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Early Pierre Chapo Set of Six 'S11' Chairs in Cognac Leather and Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, dining chairs model 'S11', elm, leather, France, circa 1966.
This set is an early
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 31.3 in W 17.33 in D 17.52 in
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Young Mid Century Modern Dining Set For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the young mid century modern dining set you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each young mid century modern dining set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and fabric. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect young mid century modern dining set — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each young mid century modern dining set bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made young mid century modern dining set over the years, but those crafted by Maurice Bailey, Glenn of California and Merrow Associates are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Young Mid Century Modern Dining Set?
The average selling price for a young mid century modern dining set at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $1,950 on the low end and $10,270 for the highest priced.
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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Kaare Klint Barcelona
Kaare Klint Set Red Chair
Horse Shoe Bar
Ruhlmann Armchair
Cream Leather Desk Chair
Cassina Lc6 Table
Lane Dining Room Table And Chairs
Postmodern Pair Wall Lights
Thai Leather Chairs
Emile Jacques Ruhlmann Desk
Emile Ruhlman
Ile De France Liner
Flexible Love Chair
De Pata
Orange Hardwood Chairs
Emile Jacques Ruhlman
Stool Bubble
Bathroom Poster