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Rare Italian 1980's Lucite and Brass Sofa by Fabian
By F. Fabbian
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1980's Lucite and Brass sofa by Fabian.
The Brass and lucite sofa has wonderful linear lines
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
F.Lli Saporiti Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Coffee Table, 1960s
By Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Walnut coffee table, produced by F.lli Saporiti in Besnate Italy, this model is patented.
" If
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 17.33 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Italian vibe to this piece. Like Scandinavian mid-century design, Italian design liked to blend form with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani Boomerang curved grey velvet Sofa mid-century modern Italian
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Barcelona, ES
Curved sofa
Manufactured by l’Atelier di Varedo, Italy.
Italy, 1947
Chesnut and upholstered in grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 33.47 in W 88.59 in D 51.19 in
Grete Jalk Sofa in Teak for France & Daverkosen Danish Mid-Century
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in Chicago, IL
with branded F&D logos.
Condition:
Overall this sofa is a very good condition.
Slight
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Confidential' Sofa
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, sectional sofa, model 'Confidential', fabric, Italy, design 1972
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Confidential' Sofa
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, 'Confidential' sofa, in iridescent scale pattern upholstery, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Confidential Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Set Sofa
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Rare full set of two armchairs and a three seater sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa Prod. Gavina, Italy, 1957
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Rovereta, SM
Ignazio Gardella
Digamma sofa. Completely metal structure in enameled steel. Rubber padding on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather
By ICF De Padova, Marco Comolli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Comolli for I.C.F. De Padova, two-seat sofa, in walnut and taupe leather, Italy, 1965
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Leather 'Croissant' Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Gubi with Walnut Legs
By Gubi, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Glendale, CA
Leather 'Croissant' sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI with walnut legs.
Playful, voluptuous and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
"Confidential" Leather Sofa & Lounge Chair by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Hanover, MA
We have ONE brick red/cordovan leather sofa and matching armchair. Two pieces total. (The second
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Foam
Leather 'Croissant' Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Gubi with Oak Legs
By Gubi, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Glendale, CA
Leather 'Croissant' sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Gubi with oak Legs.
Playful, voluptuous and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
RARE Alberto Rosselli Sofa Two Seater for Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy, 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Basel, BS
Alberto Rosselli Set For Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy Design, 1972
Two seater sofa by Alberto
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 64.18 in D 35.44 in
Fabric 'Croissant' Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI with Oak Legs
By Gubi, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Glendale, CA
Fabric 'Croissant' sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI with oak legs.
Playful, voluptuous and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Fabric 'Croissant' Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI with Walnut Legs
By Gubi, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Glendale, CA
Fabric 'Croissant' sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI with Walnut Legs.
Playful, voluptuous and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
"Confidential" Leather Sofa and Lounge Chair by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Hanover, MA
We have one brick red/cordovan leather sofa and matching armchair designed by the Italian architect
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass, Foam
H 24 in W 84 in D 34 in
Illum Wikkelsø "V11" Brown Leather Sofa for Holger Christiansen, Denmark 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
This freestanding sofa, better known as “Model V11” is considered among the masterpiece designs of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 91.34 in D 31.89 in
Illum Wikkelsø Model V11 Leather Sofa for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This freestanding sofa, better known as “Model V11” is considered among the masterpiece designs of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 26.78 in W 85.04 in D 31.3 in
1975 2.5-Seat Sofa by Børge and Peter Mogensen for Fredericia, Model 2335
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A modern looking Danish design sofa by the hand of the famous Børge Mogensen and his son Peter
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in
Pair of Mid-Century French Nightstands In Birch Wood
By N.F. Ameublement
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Ameublement N.F. "Meubles" in France in the 1950/60 (there is a label inside on one of the drawers). They
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3-Seat Sofa & Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant lounge set consist of a three-seater sofa and an armchair. The set was designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 30.71 in W 80.71 in D 29.53 in
20th Century French Vintage Brass Side, Sofa Table in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A square, vintage Mid-Century Modern French polished brass side, end table with a smoked glass top
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 21 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner & Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted Teakwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
No Reserve
H 20 in W 63 in D 23.5 in
20th Century Danish Carl Hansen & Søn Walnut Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish coffee table made of hand crafted polished Walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
No Reserve
H 20.5 in Dm 39.5 in
2 Karges French Empire Regency Klismos Dining Arm Chairs Provincial
By Karges Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
of the century, and Albert's son Edwin F. Karges, Sr. joined the family business after World War I
Category
Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Leather 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Gubi
By Gubi, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Glendale, CA
Croissant was his irreverent play on the more traditional Chesterfield sofa, using the French pastry as his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rob Parry for Gelderland "Lotus" Lounge Chair Model 1611, the Netherlands 1950's
By Rob Parry, Gelderland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. The combination of these properties and the use of metal is a perfect example of Dutch Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 31.5 in D 27.17 in
Set of 6 folding armchairs Plona model by Giancarlo Piretti-Anonima Castelli 70s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Padova, IT
, SISTEMA 61, a modular
system of sofas.
Anonima Castelli was founded in 1877 by Ettore Castelli as a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 24.02 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair for Fredericia, Denmark, 1960
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hansen, and Søborg Møbelfabrik, among others. Notable projects include Spoke back Sofa (1945), and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1940s Art Decò Rounded Cabinet Dry Bar Sideboard by A. Fallica for A. Liporesi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
34 denote a now fashionable twentieth-century style. However, the limits placed on F. by the clients
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Oak
H 59.06 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
Pluvium orange umbrella stand by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli 70s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Padova, IT
system of sofas.
Anonima Castelli was founded in 1877 by Ettore Castelli as a cabinet-maker.
after a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Plastic
Jim Rose - Shaker Inspired Chest of Drawers, Steel Furniture Natural Rust Patina
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years.
Jim
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
H 78 in W 35 in D 18 in
Jim Rose Two-Door Chinese Coins Quilt Cupboard, Functional Art Steel Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years.
Jim Rose
b. 1966
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Steel
H 38.25 in W 53.88 in D 21 in
Fabric 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for GUBI
By Illum Wikkelsø, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Croissant was his irreverent play on the more traditional Chesterfield sofa, using the French pastry as his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jim Rose Two-Door Strips Quilt Cupboard, Brightly Colored Steel Art Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Steel
H 36 in W 35 in D 18 in
Fabric 'Croissant' Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø for Gubi
By Illum Wikkelsø, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Croissant was his irreverent play on the more traditional Chesterfield sofa, using the French pastry as his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jim Rose - Coffee Table, Steel Furniture, Hot Rolled and Repurposed Steel
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years.
Jim
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
best described. The lounge chair’s design dates back to 1956, the golden age of Danish mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.21 in W 25.79 in D 34.45 in
Jim Rose Legacy Collection - One-Drawer Plank Top Side Table, Steel Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years.
Jim Rose
b. 1966, Wisconsin
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
H 27.5 in W 31.5 in D 27.5 in
Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950 he started his
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Jim Rose Legacy Collection - Enfield Table, Steel Furniture, Natural Rust Patina
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years.
Jim Rose
b. 1966
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 53 in D 22.5 in
3x7 Ft Checkered Vintage Kilim Rug with Red and Green Colors and Wool Pom Poms
Located in Philadelphia, PA
covering, wall hanging or sofa throw. They are also considered as objects of collectible folk and textile
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Mohair, Wool
No Reserve
W 36.23 in L 83.47 in
Arts & Crafts Style Distressed Vintage Romanian Rug Inspired by William Morris
By William Morris (English)
Located in Dallas, TX
, Cabin, Cottage, Bungalow, Manor House, Tudor, Edwardian, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Mediterranean
Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Arts and Crafts Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Matching Pair of Antique Persian Tabriz Runners with Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Cottage, Mid-Century Modern, Northwestern, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, Artisan, Belgian, Mediterranean, Southern
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Jim Rose Two Drawer/Two Door Pie Safe with Drilled Holes, Natural Rusted Patina
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
until the introduction of refrigeration in the mid 1880s. This modern take on an old tradition uses
Category
Early 2000s American Shaker Bookcases
Materials
Steel
H 41 in W 45.5 in D 24.5 in
Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, upholstered, 17th century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral
Category
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Velvet
H 43.71 in W 69.3 in D 27.17 in
Raimundo de Madrazo Y Garreta Palatial Oil on Canvas
By Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
settled in San Francisco in the mid nineteenth century. She later lived in Burlingame, an early San
Category
Antique 1880s Spanish Rococo Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
business being described as a 'carpet warehouse' in London directories from 1820-1841, by the mid-1830s
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
Danish Mid-Century Round Teak Sofa Table by Johannes Andersen for Christiansen
By Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen
Located in Basel, CH
Designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by C F Christiansen, Denmark, circa 1960. The table
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Rattan, Teak
H 19.69 in Dm 35.44 in
Rare Adrian Pearsall Iron Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Merced, CA
Offered by F & F Vintage, rare iron framed ‘gondola’ sofa/daybed designed by Adrian Pearsall for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
70s Borge Mogensen 3 seat sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
, and the C.F. Hansen Medal in 1972. Mogensen passed away in Denmark in 1972.
This three seat sofa in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen, Three-Seat, Model BM2218, Oak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Jylland, DK
. Among other things, he awarded Eckersberg Medaille 1950 and C. F. Hansen Medaille 1972
This sofa is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen, Three-Seat, Model BM2218, Oak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Jylland, DK
. Among other things, he awarded Eckersberg Medaille 1950 and C. F. Hansen Medaille 1972
This sofa is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Georges Frydman French Design EFA Sofa, 1950
By Georges Frydman
Located in Grenoble, FR
Georges Frydman sofa for E.F.A (Nice France)
circa 1950
wool leather and metal frame in perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Three Seat Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina in Black Chenille F
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic three-seat Soriana sofa by the Italian design couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. This is the
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric
H 28.75 in W 97 in D 34.5 in
Illum Wikkelsø "Genius" Sofa of Mahogany and Light Colored Fabric Danish Modern
By Johannes Andersen and C. F. Christensen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Wikkelsø (1919-1999) and manufactured by C.F. Christensen, Silkeborg, Denmark.
The sofa is made of solid
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
H 30.32 in W 52.76 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Console/Sofa Table, Frank Guille for Austinsuite, English, ca. 1960
By Frank Guille, Austinsuite
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern console/sofa table Designed by Frank Guille (1926--2018) for Austinsuite, of
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28 in W 60 in D 18 in
American Mid-Century Modern Demountable Sofa by Robert Whitley
Located in Stamford, CT
Original example of a fantastic modernist American studio made sofa by acclaimed craftsman Robert
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century sofa f f for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every mid century sofa f f was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century sofa f f, we have 12768 options in-stock, while there are 450 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century sofa f f, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century sofa f f, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mid century sofa f f that is appealing in its simplicity, but De Sede, Milo Baughman and Edward Wormley produced versions that are worth a look.
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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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Artifort F
Illum V11
Plona Chair By Giancarlo
Illum Wikkelso V11
Model 2254
Orange Slice Chair By Pierre Paulin
Plona Chair By Giancarlo Piretti
Wikkelso V11
Wikkelso V11
Adrian Pearsall L Sofa
Ole Wanscher On Sale
Saporiti Modular
Black Sleeper Sofa