Frank Lloyd Wright
American, 1867-1959
Without question the greatest architect the United States has ever produced, Frank Lloyd Wright and his philosophy of “organic architecture” — of buildings that exist in harmony with their natural surroundings — had a profound influence on the shape of modern life.
Wright gave us some of the most elegant and iconic buildings in America: residences such as Fallingwater, in rural Pennsylvania, the Robie House in Chicago, and Taliesin, Wright’s own home; and masterful institutional structures that include the Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois, the Johnson Wax headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Whenever possible, Wright designed the furniture for his projects, to ensure an affinity between a building’s exterior and interior.
Wright’s wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement.
For Taliesin and several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. He revisited many of these forms in the 1950s in furniture licensed to the North Carolina firm Henredon, adding a decorative frieze-like element to the edges of tables and stools. Owing to a cross-licensing agreement between Henredon and Heritage at the time, Wright's lines of the era are usually labeled Heritage-Henredon.
The works on 1stDibs also show how happily Wright embraced new forms and materials. His desks and chairs for Johnson Wax have a streamlined look and use tubular steel to the same effect as designer Warren McArthur, who collaborated with Wright in the interiors of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. For the Price Tower (1956) in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel — audacious furniture for his tallest completed building project.
The beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright’s furniture designs is that while many of us wish we could live in one of his houses, his vintage sofas, storage cabinets and armchairs connect us directly to his architecture, and to the history he made.
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Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 8
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of 8.
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright
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Frank Lloyd Wright “Coonley 2” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1907, Set of 8
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright “Coonley 2” dining chairs for Cassina, wood and leather, Italy, 1907, set of eight.
"Geometrically strict, frantically i...
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Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Frank Lloyd Wright
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Leather, Wood
H 37.01 in W 16.93 in D 17.92 in
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin Armless Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" armless lounge chair
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, Circa 1950s
Measures: 25"W x 30.5"D x 30.5"H. Seat height: 17.5".
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright
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Upholstery, Mahogany
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 30.5 in
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Barrel Chair
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts or Prairie style barrel chair
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
Italy, 1986 (originally designed in 1903 for the Martin House in Buffalo)
Carved cherr...
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1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright
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Cherry, Leather
H 31.63 in W 21.38 in D 21.75 in
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin Mahogany Nightstand, 1950s
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" two-tier nightstand or side table
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, Circa 1950s
Measures: 21"W x 27"D x 23"H.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright
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Mahogany
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Barrel Chairs, Pair
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts or Prairie style barrel chairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
Italy, 1986 (originally designed in 1903 for the Martin House in Buffalo)
Car...
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1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright
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Leather, Cherry
H 31.63 in W 21.38 in D 21.75 in
Italian Bauhaus style wood desk Meyer May by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina 1996
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian post modern wooden desk Meyer May by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina 1996
Desk or writing desk mod. Meyer May entirely in wood in Bauhaus style. The top is rectangular, on the...
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1990s Italian Bauhaus Frank Lloyd Wright
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Wood
H 34.85 in W 45.28 in D 24.41 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Nightstand End Table for Heritage Henredon Mahogany
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A nightstand / end table designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon as part of the Taliesin line. Great storage drawer with two open cubbies for storing books or other item...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Frank Lloyd Wright
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Mahogany
H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
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Before the Taliesin Barrel chair, the furniture designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) was largely characterized by its angles and lines. Much like the houses the furniture was made to inhabit, this early work, with its decorative angular shapes carved in wood, was inspired by the traditional craftsmanship and rejection of industrial production methods that typified the Arts and Crafts movement.
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Frank Lloyd Wright furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Frank Lloyd Wright were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Silas Seandel, Johnson Furniture Company, and Paul Laszlo. Prices for Frank Lloyd Wright furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $7,250 and can go as high as $17,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,375.
Questions About Frank Lloyd Wright
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Frank Lloyd Wright broke away from Victorian-era architecture and created “Prairie-Style” out of the belief that there should be fewer, larger rooms that flowed easily. He was also a key player in the Art Deco movement. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Frank Lloyd Wright pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The style of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work is Prairie style. The architect pioneered the style, which draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the landscapes of the Midwest region of the U.S. Wright's design philosophy emphasized organic architecture, with buildings existing in harmony with their natural surroundings. His approach to architectural design had a profound influence on the shape of modern life, both while he was actively designing buildings and during the decades that followed. Shop a diverse assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Frank Lloyd Wright designed furniture. He believed that the interior of a home should complement its exterior. As a result, he created unique pieces for many of the buildings he designed. Some of his most notable pieces include the Taliesin Group cabinet and the Allen table. Find a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Frank Lloyd Wright made lamps. A stained-glass lamp he designed in the early 1900s was found at an antique shop in Chicago, abandoned during World War II. The lamp went on to break records at Christie’s auction, selling for over $700,000 in 1998. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Frank Lloyd Wright pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Frank Lloyd Wright used a variety of materials. For his homes and commercial buildings, the American architect favored natural materials and obtained them from local sources whenever possible. Some materials commonly featured in Wright's buildings include concrete, zinc, glass bricks, stone and wood. Wright’s wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. His desks and chairs for Johnson Wax have a streamlined look and feature tubular steel. Shop a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous house is arguably in Mill Run, a small community located in the Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania. Wright designed the home, called Fallingwater, in 1935 for the Kaufman family, who founded and owned a department store chain. Located around 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, the home is now open for daily tours. Just 7 miles away from Fallingwater is a second Frank Lloyd Wright home, Kentuck Knob. Designed in 1954, it was formerly the home of the Hagan family, who were friends with the Kaufmans. Explore a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The main difference between Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier is the architects’ philosophy. Frank Lloyd Wright helped pioneer organic architecture—buildings that coexist harmoniously with their natural surroundings. As a result, he often preferred to use natural and even local materials in his buildings and furniture. Le Corbusier was more progress-minded and sought to impose rational order on the world's chaos through design. He focused on designs for living in modern urban settings. In his furniture, he tended to blend natural and human-made materials, such as tubular chrome and genuine leather. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 1,000 homes and other structures over the course of his life. However, only about 400 of those designs were ever built. Some of his most famous homes include Fallingwater, the Frederick C. Robie House, the Hollyhock House, the Darwin D. Martin House and Taliesin. Explore a diverse assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Around 430 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings are left. The American architect designed thousands of buildings throughout his career, but only 511 of his works were ever built. Some of these were lost to natural disasters, while others were demolished by their owners. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture style was known as the Prairie Style; his principles led to a better life for all. From low-pitched roofs to overhanging eaves against closed-in Victorian era designs, prevalent in their confined spaces, among other things. Find vintage and modern Frank Lloyd Wright's pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There are four Frank Lloyd Wright houses in Pennsylvania. They include Fallingwater in Stewart Township, Kentuck Knob in Ohiopyle, Suntop Homes in Ardmore and the Don Duncan House in Acme. In addition, Wright designed the Francis Little House Library in Allentown and the Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The style of furniture that Frank Lloyd Wright used varied. Wright's wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. For several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. For the Price Tower in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel that are more in line with the mid-century modern style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
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