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Japanese Gilt Black Lacquer Tea Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
branches, the mid-section doors enclose multiple drawers originally used to house wares for tea ceremony
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Wood
18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
gilt landscapes and floral details on a black lacquer background. The drawers, fall front and side
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Cypress, Lacquer
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H 46.46 in W 40.36 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century Modern American Designer Black Lacquer Cabinets / Nightstands, Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern American designer black lacquer cabinets / nightstands, brass.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 34.25 in W 41.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Black Lacquer and Brass Corner Table Console
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid-century black lacquer and brass corner table console.
This corner piece measures: 20 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Vtg Century Chinoiserie Chinese Black Lacquered Ebonized Low Console Sofa Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Century Chinoiserie Chinese Black Lacquered Ebonized Low Console Sofa Table. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Console Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28 in W 62.5 in D 16 in
Maison Jansen French Brass & Gilt Black Lacquer Coffee Table 'Mid 20th Century'
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
Black lacquer panel with gilt chinoiserie floral and bird motif. Maison Jansen. Mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 18 in W 43 in D 19 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern James Mont Style Black Lacquer Armchairs by Century
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of unique vintage James Mont style armchairs feature stylish sculpted backs, brass feet
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
H 29 in W 27.25 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Brass and Black Lacquered Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning late mid-century black lacquered server with brass accents is sure to be the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Black Lacquer and Brass Nightstands
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin mid century black lacquer and brass nightstands - pair
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 26 in W 32 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Italian Credenza Black Lacquer Brass Details by Vittorio Dassi 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant four-door sideboard - mid-century credenza, attributed to Vittorio Dassi, Italy.
(Vittorio
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 48.04 in W 64.97 in D 17.72 in
Italian Mid-Century Style Black Lacquered Desk
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century style black lacquered desk with brass trimmed edge and 4 drawers supported on 2
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Style Chandelier in Brass and Black and White Lacquer
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid Century Style Chandelier in Brass and Black and White Lacquer
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian 1980s Mid Century Style Black Lacquer and Brass Desk with Two Drawers
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1980s mid century style black lacquer and brass desk with two drawers with brass handles.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer and Brass King Size Headboard
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern king Size headboard in black lacquered mahogany and brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid century Paul McCobb Calvin Credenza Brass Black Lacquer with top unit
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century American designer Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection credenza unit In Black Lacquer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Black Lacquered Wood, Brass & Cane Seating Bench Mid-Century Modern Asian Style
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Chinoiserie inspired Mid-Century Modern rectangular seating bench in Black Lacquer.
The Bench
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
H 28.25 in W 48.25 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp Brass Metal Lacquered Italian Design White Black
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-Century Modern table lamp brass metal lacquered Italian design white black.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Style Stilnovo Chandelier in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, DE
This large Stilnovo style chandelier is very extraordinary. The large scale-brass and black metal
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33.47 in Dm 41.34 in
Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Chests, Black Lacquer, Brass, USA, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern, Chests of Drawers, Black Lacquer, Brass, USA, 1990s
Pair of sleek clean mid
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Black Lacquer and Brass Vide-Poche or Ashtray, Italy, Dior 1970s
By Christian Dior, Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid square pocket tray or ashtray made in black lacquered wood, shell and brass. This
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
H 1.38 in W 8.86 in D 8.86 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mastercraft Black Lacquer, Brass Vitrine
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mastercraft brass and glass vitrine, operational dome lighting and switch.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Materials
Brass
H 84 in W 36.5 in D 16 in
French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Salzburg, AT
lacquer with its brass accents.
The desk has been painstakingly re-lacquered, as these objects show signs
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Bedside Chests
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 32"W
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinoiserie Ming Style Yoke Back Chairs Black Lacquered Style James Mont
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Asian Chinoiserie Ming style yoke back chairs with black lacquered frames & brass
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 31 in D 27 in
Chinese Red Lacquered Box With Brass Mounts, Mid 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese red and black lacquered box with fine brass mounts in the Chinese Export style. Lovely
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Rio Vista, CA
designed by James Mont these chairs epitomize his over the top dramatic mid-century modern style with an
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chinese Red Lacquered Box With Brass Mounts, Mid 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese red and black lacquered box with fine brass mounts in the Chinese Export style. Lovely
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Floor Lamp Brass and Lacquered Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Italian modernist adjustable mid century floor lamp or reading light, black lacquered perforated
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Metal, Brass
White Lacquer, Walnut and Brass Mid-Century Cabinet
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Miami, FL
A solid walnut off-white lacquered Mid-Century Modern small credenza or oversized night stand made
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 70.25 in D 21.25 in
Pair Burl Wood Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pull 2 Drawer Night Stands MINT!
By Heritage-Henredon, Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Burl Wood Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pull 2 Drawer Night Stands MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 23 in W 32 in D 16 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
, 1950s
Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware and brass-capped tapered feet
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
Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1960s
Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware and brass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.75 in W 25 in D 18 in
Mastercraft, Mid-Century Modern Serving Wagons, Gold Brass, Black Lacquer, 1960s
By Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern master-craft brass acid etched bar-carts or serving wagons. This one
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 37.008 in D 22 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb
USA, circa 1960s
Black lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware and brass-capped
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
chests
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.63 in W 25 in D 18 in
Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
, "Artefacts" Collection
USA, Circa 1970s
Black lacquered oak, with original brass hardware. Front with two
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Brass Double Bed with Lacquered Structure, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt brass double bed with lacquered metal structure from 1960s
The bed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 45.67 in W 68.9 in D 78.75 in
Mastercraft Brass and Black Lacquer Sideboard
By Mastercraft, William Doezema
Located in Hanover, MA
standard.
Shaped brass frame buttresses ~3 inches above the floor
Double case in rich black lacquer with
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Landstrom Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture.
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered mahogany, with Asian-inspired brass hardware.
Measures: 42" W
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 22 in
Unusual Mid-Century Modern Brass and Lacquer Table Lamp, Heifetz
By Heifetz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Mid-Century Modern brass and lacquer table lamp attributed to Heifetz. Organic flower form
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with brass hardware
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 28.25 in W 21 in D 19 in
Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Dresser Black Lacquered Walnut
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Roanoke, VA
A vintage Paul Frankl dresser with iconic brass “x” knobs and newly lacquered black walnut is a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Melchiorre Bega, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Dining Table, Table, Black Lacquer
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Stamford, CT
Melchiorre Bega, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Dining or Center Table, Table, Black Lacquer
Dining
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Black Lacquer Desk by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
with a black lacquer base and black laminate top and four drawers.
The desk top is supported by 4
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 51.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Brass Lacquered Metal by Lumi, Italy, 1950s
By Lumi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern reading floor lamp in brass and metal, black and white lacquered metal, brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 74.41 in W 17.13 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilded Painted Doors
By Renzo Rutili
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a stunning Chinoiserie style black lacquer cabinet with gilded (golden) doors that have
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Pair of Candle Holders Lacquered Metal and Brass. Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Unusual mid century pair of candle holders or candlesticks in black metal , lacquered red and blue
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 18.9 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
Mid-Century Modern Reading Floor Lamp Brass lacquered Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern reading floor lamp in brass, black and white lacquered metal, pink marble base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
H 67.72 in W 13 in D 32.68 in
Oriental Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Base Modern Walnut Server Cabinet MINT
By Baker Furniture Company, James Mont, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality mid-century modern walnut double doors bachelor chest cabinet dresser with beautiful brass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 40 in D 20 in
Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser Black Lacquered Walnut
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Roanoke, VA
A vintage Paul Frankl highboy dresser with iconic brass “x” knobs and newly lacquered black walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe in Walnut and Walnut Burl, Lacquer, Brass - France
Located in Girona, ES
Nice wardrobe, two doors with walnut and walnut burl veneers, French polish. Black lacquered top
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
H 77.56 in W 31.11 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Desk with Lacquered Brass Structure, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
black lacquered iron with brass details. The desk is compossed of front and lateral wood panels with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.32 in W 43.12 in D 23.43 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Square Black Lacquered Iron Lime Cotton Velvet Stool
Located in Madrid, ES
Modern square Italian stool. Made of black lacquered iron structure finished in brass details legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 34.26 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Midcentury Italian Black Lacquer and Brass Wall Unit
Located in Troy, MI
Italian display unit in black lacquered wood with glass shelves and brass accents, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Restored 1960s Mid-Century Walnut Credenza with Black & White Lacquer Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the epitome of mid-century elegance with our meticulously restored Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Black Lacquer Modern Campaign Style Chinoiserie Credenza / Chest
By Union National
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century black lacquer credenza by Union National out of New York. It has campaign
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ming Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 76 in D 19 in
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Roger Rougier Floor Lamps Brass Lacquer, 1970s
By Roger Rougier
Located in Paris, IDF
This graceful mid-century pair of floor lamps were designed by Roger Rougier for Maison Rougier in
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 53.94 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Black Lacquered and Brass Coat Hanger, French, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual design coat hanger is made of black lacquered metal and brass. This is a French work
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Signed J.C. Mahey Brass Black Lacquered Sideboard 1970s
By Maison Romeo, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
, straight lines of brass adorning its exterior of reflective black lacquer. Glossy black lacquer, paired
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
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Mid Century Black Lacquer Brass For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of mid century black lacquer brass you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are 1322 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of mid century black lacquer brass you’re looking for, while we also have 63 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of mid century black lacquer brass made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of mid century black lacquer brass over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Stilnovo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Black Lacquer Brass?
Prices for a piece of mid century black lacquer brass start at $188 and top out at $48,735 with the average selling for $3,395.
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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