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Rare Set of Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
-century modern furniture, using bamboo, wood, and iron, this set highlights a more minimal approach
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Very Comfortable Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Fabric
MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Century Furniture Co
With a full 360 swivel and a down surrounded foam cushion for maximum comfort without
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Mirror by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive vintage modern mirror features a Brutalist design in the center. A wonderful and
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-Century asimmetric Coffee table, glass and wood
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A coffee table with an asymmetrical design in wood and glass, with a mid-century-inspired style
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Glass, Wood
Oversized Beige Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
comfortable Century Furniture co oversized beige lounge chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
36" high
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Century Furniture MCM Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table 2 Leaves
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Burlwood and Glass Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Glass, Burl
Mid Century Modern Walnut Sofa Console Table by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern console / sofa table by Lane Furniture features hardwood construction
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Walnut
Century Mid Century Burlwood Brass and Glass Dining Table
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century mid-century burlwood brass and glass dining table.
This table measures: 60 wide x 40
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Curved-Front Night Stands by Young Furniture Co.
By Young Furniture 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Walnut
Pr. Chinese Modern Ox Bow Chairs in Faux Jade Finish by Century Furniture
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pure voguish style pair of chairs in the Chinese, or Asia Modern style - executed in an unusual
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Brass
Mid Century MODERN Walnut DRESSER by Stanley Furniture Co., c. 1960's
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Stanley Furniture Co., c. 1960's. This solid dresser offers a
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Wood
Mid Century MODERN Walnut BAR / BOOKCASE Room Divider by Stanley Furniture Co.
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern bar / bookcase by Stanley Furniture Company, circa 1960s. This unique piece
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Iron
H 42 in W 68 in D 12 in
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table with Chrome Legs by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning and unique mid-century dining table by Baker Furniture that features a rich brown wood top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 40 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Cubic Walnut Pedestals by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Furniture! With soft edges and a robust base, this duo is sure to add a natural glow to any room with it's
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Tall and Narrow Teak Drinks Cabinet By Nathan Furniture UK
By Nathan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
marks. There is a light at the top. Light bulb is missing and it needs to be rewired for US use
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Teak
H 76 in W 20.25 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern "Oceanic" Tall Walnut Chest of Drawers by Pulaski Furniture
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation, Paul Evans
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-Century Modern “Oceanic” tall walnut chest of drawers by Pulaski Furniture. The chest has four
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Walnut
H 61.25 in W 44.25 in D 19 in
Mid Century MODERN WALNUT DESK by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Founders Furniture Co., c. 1960's. Featuring a total of five
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Diamond Faced Walnut Highboy Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant Highboy Dresser by United Furniture Co. Six drawers over two large
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 50 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
Pair Mid Century Modern Diamond Faced Walnut Night Stands by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant pair of walnut night stands by United Furniture Co. Diamond Faced
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 25 in W 23 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Birdseye Maple Dresser by Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern birdseye maple dresser by Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture. This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Birdseye Maple
H 29.25 in W 60 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Red Lion Furniture, Set of 4
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Red Lion Furniture Company. This incredible set
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Mid-Century White Diamond Front Nightstands By United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning pair of mid-century modern nightstands having sculptural convex diamond fronts raised on
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Landstrom Mahogany Dresser Credenza
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern mahogany four-drawer dresser, credenza, or sideboard by Landstrom
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern mirror boasts sculpted walnut trim and makes an impressive mirror
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Walnut
1970’s Mid-Century Modern Desk by Schreiber Furniture
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
depth 59cm x height 74cm x knee hole width 52cm
Condition:
Very good mid century condition. Minor
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Formica, Teak
Mid-Century White Diamond Front 9-Drawer Dresser By United Furniture Co.
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning mid-century modern 9-drawer dresser having sculptural convex diamond front with brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Brass
Restored Mid-century Rattan & Wicker Dresser by Mengel Furniture
By Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original restored Mid-century 6-drawer dresser by Mengel Furniture. The dresser is made with a
Category
1950s Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Rattan, Formica
Dining set by Schreiber Furniture - 1960’s mid century modern
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
82cm x seat height 47cm
Condition:
Very good mid century condition, only minor signs of wear
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Faux Leather, Formica, Beech
Mid Century Modern Palecek Linen Lounge Club Armchair
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A
(1) MCM Palecek
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Linen, Wood
Highboy Dresser by Lane Mid-Century Modern Brutalist
By Lane Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Mid-Century Modern
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Wood
Ernesto Hauner's Personal Use Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table in Wood
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
piece of furniture that is very special and with historic value due to its ownership by the Hauner
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in Dm 47.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut "Mainline" Desk by Hooker
By Hooker Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern walnut “Mainline” desk by Hooker Furniture in the United States, circa
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Dining Table with Unique Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern dining table by Ebert Furniture of Red Lion, PA features hardwood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Walnut
A large Mid Century Modern Lane First Edition wall mirror.
By Lane Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A large Mid Century Modern Lane First Edition wall mirror.
Can be used by itself or with Lane First
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser with Lacquered Accent Drawers
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1960s Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Credenza: Elegance Restored
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rediscover the elegance of the 1960s with our Mid-Century Modern Credenza, a masterpiece of design
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
incredible and numerous autoral furniture for both Móveis Artesanal and Forma. Acquired directly from his
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Iron
H 43.31 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Walnut Triple Dresser and Mirror Mid-Century Bedroom Set by Stanley Furniture
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern bedroom set including a walnut and brass triple dresser and mirror by Stanley
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 78 in W 64 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Founders Wood Desk Dining Table with Laminate Wood Table Top
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern wood desk table with laminate wood table top. This handsome piece features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Wood
H 30 in W 59.75 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Founders Chrome Dining Armchair
By Founders Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome armchair attributed to Milo Baughman by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Vanity with Large Mirror
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Charleston, WV
Widdicomb stencils used pre-1940.
Minor restorations performed, new lacquer throughout.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Glass
Landstrom Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie writing desk
By Landstrom
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 22 in
Mid- Century modern Teak Credenza Sideboard , 1960's
By G Plan Furniture
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period lovely sideboard
In a good vintage condition due to it's age and use
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Style Large Rectangular Cambridge Metal Bench by Cumberland
By Cumberland Furniture
Located in Secaucus, NJ
contemporary or mid-century modern setting.
Appropriate for residential and commercial use.
Please note I
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 17 in W 72 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Burlwood Tallboy Dresser Lenoir Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A classic Mid Century Modern walnut tallboy dresser with burled walnut center doors by a division
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Walnut
MCM Teak Dining Chairs Scandinavian Modern by Sun Furniture Set of 6
By Sun Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Scandinavian Modern by Sun Furniture
Approximate Measurements in Inches
32" high at back
19" wide
20" deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Dresser in Black and Dark Wood
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Munster, IN
unique Mid-Century Modern features. Originally sold by Bassett Furniture, this piece was built to last
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Wood
G Plan Fresco Mid-Century Modern Teak Corner Cabinet
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Beautiful G Plan Fresco mid-century teak corner cabinet. Very stylish design standing on three
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Teak
1960's Mid-Century Modern Stanley China Display Cabinet Vitrine
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid-century Modern china cabinet for sale. It's in great original condition, and a
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Glass, Walnut
1950's Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dresser by Crawford
By Crawford Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1950's Midcentury Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured by Crawford Furniture, and made of
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Collection Walnut End Tables a Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Classic Mid-Century Modern pair of end tables by Lane Furniture for their Rhythm Collection
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful mid-century custom ordered occasional table, model 426A, designed by Edward Wormley
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Brass
Lovely Petite Danish Modern Rosewood Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Modern
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely petite Danish modern rosewood bachelors chest. Rosewood veneer with solid rosewood handles
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Rosewood
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Mirror from Klassik
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice rectangle mirror in solid walnut frame with rosewood detail, beveled edge wood can be used
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Walnut, Mirror, Rosewood
Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE!
Danish modern
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Mahogany
H 74 in W 87 in D 21 in
Pair of Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Flair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
with their original light brown velvet fabric in usable condition. The thick chrome flat bars are in
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Chrome
circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser or Credenza
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern low dresser or credenza. Comprised of 12 drawers, 4 of which are
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Lane Hexagonal Coffee Table Walnut & Smoked Glass Top Mid Century Modern
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1970s by Lane Furniture, this handsome coffee table features a great build
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Modern travertine end Tables by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid Century Modern End Tables by Widdicomb Furniture Co Grand Rapids, MI. Travertine tops
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
Materials
Travertine
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Mid Century Modern Furniture Used For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern furniture used available at 1stDibs. A mid century modern furniture used — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the mid century modern furniture used you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern furniture used made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Milo Baughman, Knoll and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern furniture used that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Furniture Used?
The average selling price for a mid century modern furniture used at 1stDibs is $2,295, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $5,392,999 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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Furniture Used
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
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