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Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Metal Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
dining chairs, office chairs or conference table chairs.
Mid-Century Modern chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs, Set 4
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four Milo Baughman style parsons dining chairs with waterfall backs. In its original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 38.25 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Charlotte Perriand Style Red Painted Beech and Rush Dining Room Chairs, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Style Red Painted Beech and Rush Dining Room Chairs, France 1960s
This large
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Salterini Pair Neva-Rust Patio Dining Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern Neva-Rust patio dining chairs by Salterini comprised of their
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten, Set of 8
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully restored Swedish Modern Gustavian Style vintage dining chair set by renowned Swedish
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Granada Dining Table with Four Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5-piece dining set which includes 4 high back chairs and a round glass top table that is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of four midcentury French painted dining chairs or side chairs, is in the Classic Louis
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Two Sets of One Painted Mid-Century Modern Table and Four Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
painted in white enamel. 1970 Industrial modern design.
Great for a card table or kitchen table
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Mid-Century Modern Capricorn Dining Chairs with Original
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Kagan Capricorn dining chairs with the original vinyl covers. See pics. Chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 42 in W 19 in D 28 in
Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs, Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1960 's
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Modern Dining Chairs Set of Six Gianfranco Frattini for Figli di Amedeo Cassina - Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Back / Straight Barrel Legs Dining Chair Set / 8
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship set of eight Mid-Century Modern dining room chair. The set include six side
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
H 36.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Twist Rope Framed Dining Chair Set / 8
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern black lacquered twist rope frame set of eight dining chairs with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
6 Mid-Century Modern Tall-Back Ebonized and Animal Print Dining Chairs, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs offer ebonized black metal frames with tall ladder
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 43 in W 17.75 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Dining Chairs 6 total 2 Natural Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 tall ladder back chairs with woven rope seats. Original in every sense and in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood, Paint
H 42.25 in W 17.25 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Iron with Wood Dining Chairs by Clifford Pascoe C1960
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of dining chairs by Clifford Pascoe in iron with bentwood backrests. New ultra suede
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 28.5 in W 16.25 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern High Back Fretwork Chairs Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern High Back Fretwork Chairs. White painted wooden frames with geometric
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Henning Kjaernulf 'Razor' Mid-Century Oak Danish Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in London, GB
Oak dining chairs by Henning/Henry Kjaernulf.
Denmark, c1960s.
'Razor back' or 'Razor blade
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chairs: Elegance in Barrel Back Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite collection of eight vintage mid-century dining chairs, showcasing expert
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti / Charlotte Perriand Style Rush Dining Room Chairs, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti
Located in Hilversum, NL
Decorative and contemporary set of dining room chairs attributed to Vico Magistretti. Made of solid
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Rattan Dining Chairs Mid Century Bamboo Side Chairs Set 4 Rattan Indoor Outdoor
Located in East Hampton, NY
These rattan / cane / bamboo dining chairs are extremely sturdy. They look to be Mid Century, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 34 in W 18 in D 18 in
Set of Four Mid-Century French Metal and Brass Dining Chairs
By Colette Gueden
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A chic set of four dining chairs in painted metal with brass accents in the style of Colette Gueden
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arthur Umanoff Rattan Wicker Wrought Iron Mid-Century Modern Chairs, Set of 4
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arthur Umanoff Rattan Wicker Wrought Iron Mid-Century Modern chairs - Set of 4. Item features woven
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 18 in D 17 in
Set of Mid-Century Danish Iron and Bamboo Dining Chairs (8)
By Lysberg, Hansen & Therp
Located in London, GB
A set of eight dining chairs.
Painted iron and bamboo.
Denmark, c1970s.
Presumably made by
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Retro Tubular vinyl 4 Stacking dining Chairs, 50s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Set of 4 very retro and unique dining chairs.
Metal mid century tubular stacking chairs.
Vinyl
Category
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
interiors that earned McCobb the title of "America`s decorator" during the mid-twentieth century.
Set of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 8 White Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of 8 White Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Natural Large Bamboo Asian Dining Chairs 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid to Late 20th Century Chinoiserie natural large diameter bamboo Asian dining chairs, a
Category
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 39.5 in W 19 in D 21 in
Three Mid-Century Modern Hardwood & Cane Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950 Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
wonderful in any mid-century modern, modern farmhouse or contemporary environment. The chairs, while vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Hardwood
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 31.5 in
Pine Mid-Century Dining Chairs attr. to Rainer Daumiller (Set of 8)
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in London, GB
A set of eight dining chairs attributed to Rainer Daumiller.
Swedish, 1970s
Pine, with original
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
CH36 Dining Chair in Beech Wood Painted Black with Natural Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
Craftsmanship and attention to detail are clear to see in Hans J. Wegner’s CH36 dining chair. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian mid-century modern wood wicker chairs Bermuda by La Rinascente, 1960s
By La Rinascente
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and wicker chairs Bermuda by La Rinascente, 1960s.
Set of 5 chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 29.34 in W 19.1 in D 16.54 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Iron Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Woodard curve back Mid-Century Modern outdoor dining chairs
Offered is a set of 4 Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brazilian Modern "Tião" Dining Chairs in Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1959
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
These Brazilian Modern "Tião" Dining Chairs in Hardwood and Rosewood designed by Sergio Rodrigues
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 31.1 in W 17.3 in D 18.5 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Dining Chairs in style of Paolo Buffa, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in
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Vintage 1960s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Dining Chairs in style of Paolo Buffa, Yugoslavia 1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in
Category
Vintage 1960s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Italian mid-century modern Chairs in straw, black wood and tubular steel, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chairs in straw, black wood and tubular steel, 1970s
Set of 4 chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Iron Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs C
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
Offered is a set of Set of 4 Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Six Dining Chairs Painted Wood & Blue Skai Louis 16 Style, Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of six French dining chairs circa 1960
Skai and painted wood. The skai has some cat scratches
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
6 Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Red Brown Leather Dining Chairs Asko Finland
By Asko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(6) Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Red Brown Leather Dining Chairs Asko Finland. Great Rare set of
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 34 in W 20 in D 18 in
Set of Six Painted Wicker Rattan Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century modern set of six rattan garden dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Knoll Cesca Armchairs- Set of 2
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Hollywood, FL
the renowned Italian designer, these chairs boast a modern style and are perfect for any modern living
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
One off Hand Painted Set of Four ‘Luisa’ Dining Chairs by Marcello Cuneo
By Mobel Italia, Marcello Cuneo
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite set of four ‘Luisa’ dining chairs designed by the Italian architect Marcello Cuneo in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 22.84 in
Set of Four Italian Midcentury Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical set of four Italian Mid-Century Modern dining chairs featuring unique faux bamboo iron
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Green Naugahyde Dining Chairs, Italy, 1960
Located in Dronten, NL
Minimalist but very comfortable Mid-Century Modern matching set of 4 dining chars with chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Midcentury Faux Bamboo Aluminium Painted Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A set of 6 Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo aluminium painted dining chairs with original cognac
Category
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Dining Room Set by Ilmari Tapiovaara 1950s Swedish Design F274
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian dining room set by Finnish designer Ilmani Tapiovaara from the 1950s for
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in
Set of 4 Modernist Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted with meticulous craftmanship and precision, these dining chairs showcase the Dutch
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 10 Custom Modern Dining Chairs in Grey Designer Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
collection at Carrocel, the Tonio chair brings mid-century and modern aesthetics in a perfect blend. Crafted
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
"Contour" Dining Chair by Donzella
By Donzella
Located in New York, NY
Black-painted iron chair with a modern industrial spirit. Upholstered seat and back. Highly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Set of 12 Hand Painted French Art Deco Dining/ Cafe/ Garden Chairs, C. 1920
Located in New York, NY
A rare, original ensemble of 12 early 20th century or French Art Deco / Early Mid-Century Modern
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 28 in W 16 in D 18 in
Set of Four French Modern Tripod Oak Dining Chairs with Fan Shaped Back, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of four dining or side chairs was produced in France in the late 1950s. These
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Bamboo Vintage Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful curves! Please note - a designer borrowed these for a show and painted over the already
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Paint
Plywood Dining Chairs Charles + Ray Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unfortunately, they were once painted black
they've been restored back to natural satin
without taking away
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Riemerschmid' Black and Green Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 American Mid-Century 'Riemerschmid' dining armchairs with black painted wooden frames and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Paint, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Mid-Century Zebra Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Late 18th Century Set of 6 Painted & Parcel Gilt Arm Chairs, Italian
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 18th century set of 6 painted & parcel gilt arm chairs, Italian. Neo-classical period & taste
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Enzo strada dining chairs Mobili Barovero Italy 1950
By Enzo Strada
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking set of 6 plywood dining chairs designed by Enzo Strada and manufactured by Mobili Barovero
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century Chairs Paulista in yellow, red, black formica metal, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chairs Paulista in yellow, red, black formica and black tubolar metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.09 in W 14.97 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four "Pirkka" Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Laukaan Puu
Located in Norwalk, CT
excellence, these chairs embody the essence of Mid-Century Nordic craftsmanship, promising a sophisticated
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 29.5 in W 18 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Purple Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
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Mid-Century Modern Paint Dining Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid-century modern paint dining room chairs available for sale. Each of these unique mid-century modern paint dining room chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Mid-century modern paint dining room chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-century modern paint dining room chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Mid-century modern paint dining room chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Vittorio Nobili and Franz Schuster are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid-Century Modern Paint Dining Room Chairs?
Prices for mid-century modern paint dining room chairs start at $185 and top out at $29,478 with the average selling for $3,698.
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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