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Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith MCM 1st Edition Rope Edge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Zenith Mid Century 1st Edition Rope Edge Chair
Each chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith MCM 1st Edition Elephant Rope Chair Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Zenith Mid Century 1st Edition Elephant Gray Rope Edge
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 23 in
Vintage Mid Century Zenith Stereo Console/Record Player
By Zenith
Located in San Marcos, CA
Mid Century Modern Stereo Console By Zenith - Record Changer - AM/FM- Tube Amplifier. This is a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Zenith Stereo Console
By Zenith
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful and sought after stereo console Model MN2670 manufactured by Zenith in the US
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
1960s Asian Modern Zenith Tv Cabinet
By Zenith
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage Asian Modern Oriental cabinet with vintage 1960s Zenith Colored TV.
This Vintage Asian
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Orange Glazed Ceramic Pendant Light by Zenith Gouda, Denmark 1950s
By Zenith
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s glazed ceramic pendant light by Danish pottery company Zenith Gouda with oval cutout
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Zenith Cal. 135 18k Yellow Gold Mechanical Port Royal Watch w/ Original Band
By Zenith
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Zenith Cal. 135 18k Yellow Gold Mechanical Port Royal Watch w/ Original Band
Caliber #135
Movement
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.4 in Dm 1.38 in
Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair with Rope Edge
By Charles Eames, Zenith
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Charles Eames and made by Zenith Plastics. The fiber-rich lemon yellow fiberglass shell is in excellent
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Zenith Stainless Steel Original Dial Manual Wind Watch, circa 1950s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Steel
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Zenith Stainless Steel Chronograph Original Dial Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Zenith Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal / Zenith Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: 2 Register Chronograph
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
visionary design of Charles and Ray Eames. These chairs represent the pinnacle of mid-century modern style
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Charles Eames RAR Rocking Chair, Zenith , rope edge / Herman Miller
By Zenith, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
The early Zenith shells are distinctive for their high fiber content and larger, more substantial
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Mid-Century Modernist Eight Light Crystal "Zenith" Chandelier by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking Mid-Century Modernist Eight Light Crystal "Zenith" Chandelier is by the world
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Eames Elephant Hide Gray Zenith Rope Edge Armchair
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four early, 1st generation Zenith rope-edge armchairs, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
By Charles Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
" color, all 4 chairs retain original checkerboard Zenith Labels, ROPE EDGE, X BASE. Large 'DOMES OF
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
all four original foot glides as well as crisp. Four corner checkerboard Zenith label, Classic Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Zinc
Mid Century Modern MCM funky swanky Zenith stereo console record player speakers
Located in Madison, WI
vintage bespoke restoration reseller.
This Zenith plays as it should. 4 speakers are included and wired
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Plastic
H 26 in W 40 in D 20 in
Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in San Jose, CA
X steel base with large shock mounts. An earlier production piece manufactured by Zenith Plastics.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Charles and Ray Eames "DAR" Armchair by Zenith for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
The earliest fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
charm and history. Please see photos, circa 1950s.
If you are looking for an iconic Mid-Century
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Modernist 1930s Wall Clock 18 Day Movement
By Zenith
Located in Devon, England
Rare 1930s Art Deco Modernist wall clock by Zenith. The case is in Palissandre wood a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Eames Seafoam Rope-Edge Zenith Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and present. Hits all the fine points, a knockout collector's item. Marked with the Zenith
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Mid-20th Century Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Charles & Ray Eames RAR Rocking Chair “Zenith”
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Known as the RAR rocking chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames, this chair has Zenith checker label
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
in the late 1940s by Zenith. This chair is a true collector’s item with less than a handful currently
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Eames for Herman Miller Zenith RAR Rocking Chair w/ Rope Edge Original Base 1950
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
fiberglass shell seat produced by Zenith Plastics, 2nd edition, circa 1950s. Rope edge design. Original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 26.5 in W 25.5 in D 28 in
18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby Bracelet Watch by Zenith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
18 karat rose gold Zenith bracelet watch with soft links and lid decorated with set rubies in star
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Eames RAR Rocking Chair by Zenith for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The early Zenith shells are distinctive for their high fiber content and larger, more substantial
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Eames Zenith Dar Armchairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
The earliest fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This first generation Zenith DAX lounge chair in Lemon yellow was designed by Charles and Ray Eames
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The iconic rocker: Zenith Shell Rocking Chair RAR designed by Charles and Ray Eames featuring the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter with Iron Tripod Stand MCM
By Charles Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern fiberglass bullet planters.
Original 1950s vintage elephant gray fiberglass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Eames Lemon Yellow Zenith Rope-Edge, RAR Rocker by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
the rocking base.
An icon of Mid-Century design, this rocker is all original and has all of the most
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Rope-Edge Fiberglass Armchair by Charles Eames for Zenith/Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured between 1951 and 1952 by Zenith Plastics for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 24 in D 22 in
1950s Eames 1st Generation Rope Edge Shell Armchair by Zenith/Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in West Reading, PA
This is an early 1950s Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller/Zenith fiberglass arm chair. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 30 in W 24.75 in D 24 in
Zenith Pendant Lamps by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup, 1960s Set of 2.
By Jo Hammerborg
Located in תל אביב - יפו, IL
Zenith pendant light by Johannes Hammerborg for Fog & Mørup.
Johannes Hammerborg is best known for
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Lambertville Auction House. Spurred on by the abundance of pieces by local Mid Century designers they branched
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.75 in W 24.75 in D 25 in
Vintage 1950s Lemon Yellow DAX Chair Charles+Ray Eames Zenith Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An extremely clean museum quality example. Made between 1951-1952, these are generally referred to as, '2nd generation.' These were also shipped from the Venice Eames Office like the...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 24.13 in D 24 in
1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Charles and Ray Eames paw walnut dowel leg fiberglass swivel armchair for Zenith Plastics / Herman
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Early Large Biscuit Eames Zenith Ivory DAR Fiberglass Chair on Eiffel Tower Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
), Zenith Plastics (Manufacturers) and Herman Miller (Distributors). The chair series was always designed to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Ebonized Mid-Century Modern Executive / Campaign Desk by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
complete restoration. Designed by the inimitable Edward Wormely at the zenith of Dunbar's design era this
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern 'Eldorado' Signed George Briard Silver Candlestick Holder
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid Century Modern "Eldorado" candlestick was realized by the celebrated studio of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Erik Wørts Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Desk & Armchair
By Erik Wørts
Located in Norwalk, CT
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Desk and Armchair ensemble. A true embodiment of 20th-century Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Umanoff Iron Steel Leather Strap 21 Bottle Wine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern leather strap and wrought iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff. The vintage 1950s wine
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Black Leather Dax Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design black leather DAX rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell armchair by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Radio Record Player bar coffee table book
Located in Madison, WI
"Romancing the Wood, A Historical Tour de Force of Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Designs and their
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Table: Two-Tone Laminated Wood with Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the 1980s allure with our meticulously restored Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, a
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Formica, Lacquer, Glass, Wood
H 28 in W 72 in D 42 in
Charles & Ray Eames DAR Eiffel Rope Edge Chair, 1st Generation, 1950
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Eames (1907-1978) & Ray Eames (1912-1988) for Zenith Plastics / HermanMiller
DAR Eiffel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Mid-century Scandinavian Industrial Chrome Classic Desk Lamp, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
manufacturer of electrotechnical elements Vossloh Werke Zenith. The lamp has a solid, chrome base with a
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 16.54 in W 5.12 in D 13 in
Set of 8 Mid-Century Stacking Chairs: Oak & Walnut, Jens Risom Design, USA, 1960
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
, consequently the zenith of Risom's career and subsequent fame, this set of Mid-Century Modern armchairs is a
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Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 32 in W 25 in D 22 in
1st Generation Charles and Ray Eames Dar Chairs, Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This pair of Dars is in great, vintage condition. Both are Zenith plastics first generation rope
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller Dax Fiberglass Shell Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wichita, KS
Herman Miller and has the zenith Prime circle logo stamp as well.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
Force of Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Designs and their Resurgence in the 21st Century" details the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
Force of Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Designs and their Resurgence in the 21st Century" details the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
Force of Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Designs and their Resurgence in the 21st Century" details the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Isamu Noguchi Prismatic Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
twentieth century’s most important and critically acclaimed sculptors. Through a lifetime of artistic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
now, as well as a commercial for the Super Bowl.
Yes, Mid-Century Modern consoles have made their way
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
Force of Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Designs and their Resurgence in the 21st Century" details the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
Force of Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Designs and their Resurgence in the 21st Century" details the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
Radiogram Stereo Record Player "The Coffee Table Console Book" (vintage radios)
Located in Madison, WI
Force of Mid-Century Modern Stereo Console Designs and their Resurgence in the 21st Century" details the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Paper
H 16 in W 2 in D 12 in
MCM Weltron 2001 8-Track Tape Player (200 tapes avail) ( lk eames )
Located in Madison, WI
.
"This is currently offered for sale in our studio showroom where we have over 120 mid century modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Materials
Acrylic
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Zenith Midcentury For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal zenith midcentury for your home. A zenith midcentury — often made from plastic, fiberglass and metal — can elevate any home. There are 336 variations of the antique or vintage zenith midcentury you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer zenith midcentury, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A zenith midcentury made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made zenith midcentury over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Zenith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Zenith Midcentury?
Prices for a zenith midcentury start at $24 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $2,425.
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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