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Mid Century Swivel-Tilt Lounge Chair.
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Swivel-Tilt Lounge Chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. 1970's.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Midcentury Swivel Tilt Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury Swivel Tilt Chair.
This chair measures: 37 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Swivel Tilt Bamboo Lounge Chaise Chair, circa 1950/ 1960s
By Ritts Tropitan, Tropi-cal
Located in New York, NY
Chic midcentury bamboo platform lounge chair, having a banana shaped seat, which swivels and tilts
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Set of 6 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Olive Green Upholstered Swivel
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 American Mid-Century swivel / tilt lounge / armchairs with olive green upholstery, and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Directional Swivels/Tilts with Ottoman
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s reupholstered in Bernhardt mohair, excellent condition. The ottoman is on castors
Ottoman - 29”W 22”D 16”H
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Milo Baughman Tilt/Swivels in Mohair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic "Roxy" chair by Milo Baughman. The chairs rocks slightly and swivel. We have
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman Bright Yellow Patent Leather Swivel / Tilt Slipper Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swiveling and tilting slipper / side chair with bright yellow patent leather
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair c 1970's
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Cool modernist bamboo swivel, tilt lounge chair on pedestal base. The chair is in very fine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Swivel / Tilt Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Swivel / tilt lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Lounge and Ottoman, Tilt and Swivel
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tilt and swivel lounge chair and ottoman designed by Milo Baughman.
Lounge chair measures 28
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Milo Baughman Tilt/Swivels in Holly Hunt Teddy
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic "Roxy" chair by Milo Baughman. The chairs rocks slightly and swivels. We have
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Emerald Green Upholstered Swivel / Tilt Tub Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century tub form swiveling lounge / armchairs upholstered in emerald green
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Bright Red Upholstered Swivel / Tilt Tub Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century tub form swiveling lounge / armchairs upholstered in bright red fabric
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
the 1950s. Upholstered in luxurious gray boucle by Holly Hunt, these chairs swivel and tilt for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Set of Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman, C. 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Westport, CT
Step back in time with our vintage swivel tilt lounge chairs, circa 1960-1969, now reborn in chic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Milo Baughman Swivel + Tilt Barrel Lounge Chairs - Midcentury - Walnut Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
four spoke bases.
swivel + rock + recline
Both chairs retain both Thayer Coggin labels
Fully
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Tilt/Swivel Lounge Chairs Kelly Wearstler Boucle'
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of Milo Baughman tilt/swivel lounge chairs newly upholstered in a Kelly Wearstler
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
George Nelson Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
the Mid-Century Modern era such as the CSS shelving system, Marshmallow sofa, Kangaroo Chair, Coconut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
Pair Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Chairs. Chrome Backs, Hot Pink Upholstery
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Milo Baughman tilt swivel lounge chairs with chrome sides/back. Expertly reupholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Wrapped Reed and Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair c. 1970's
By McGuire
Located in New York, NY
Extra grade 1970's vintage swivel, and tilt lounge chair constructed of wrapped rattan, and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Reed
Extra Grade Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair Att. to McGuire, c 1970/1980s
By McGuire
Located in New York, NY
Extra grade high end swivel, tilt circular bamboo lounge chair, in very fine original condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Leather Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chino Hills, CA
chairs offer both swivel and tilt features, ensuring maximum comfort for their users.
The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman Swivel-Tilt Lounge Chairs with Walnut Bases
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of swivel-tilt chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Gorgeous Pair of Green Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Brass Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
, tilt back and are mounted on brass bases. Professionally upholstered in a green colored velvet. Their
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Petite Tilt Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman. Rosewood Base. Priced for Redo!
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair (we have four available) of small / petite rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
H 28 in W 21 in D 24 in
Pair Petite Tilt Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman w/ Rare Rosewood Base, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of small / petite rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rare and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
H 28 in W 21 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman with Brass Swivel Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A swiveling and tilting slipper chair by Milo Baughman circa 1980s. It features the original blue
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 31 in W 30 in D 35 in
French Tilt Top Dining Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A vintage French Directoire style oval tilt-top table made of solid walnut. Unusual lyre shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Walnut
Swivel Chair by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An upholstered swiveling lounge chair in leather with a tilt mechanism on a metal disc base.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Phillip Enfield Brass Swivel Lounge Chair
By Phillip Enfield
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Phillip Enfield brass swivel lounge chair. The chair swivels and tilts, the base is on wheels. The
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Space Age Gold Fabric Swivel Lounge Armchair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Space Age design swivel / tilt lounge armchair with golden orange velour
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Phillip Enfield Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Phillip Enfield
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Phillip Enfield brass swivel lounge chairs. The chairs swivel and tilt, the bases are also
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Rocking Swivel Chairs Restored in Mohair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Inviting pair of matching Tear Drop swivel-tilt chairs by American modernist Milo Baughman and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Henry W. Klein Leather Swivel Lounge Chair 1960s
By Henry W Klein
Located in Handewitt, DE
Henry W. Klein for Bramin Denmark, 1960s brown leather lounge chair with tilt and rotation function
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Milo Baughman Chrome Frame Swivel Chairs in Bright Mohair Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning pair of Milo Baughman tilt/swivels with new upholstery in a mohair/velvet in a bright
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional pair of vintage swivel lounge chairs attributed to Milo Baughman designed and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s Directional Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Velvet
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
which tilt back and forth and swivel on upholstered round base. These chic swivel lounge chairs are not
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swivel Lounge Chairs in the style of Milo Baughman, in Kravet Leopard Print
By Milo Baughman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Baughman style swivel and tilt chairs. Expertly restored from the bones out, these chairs are your Sunday
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chairs in Ivory Bouclé c. 1970s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
summer. These Pearsall chairs also swivel and tilt making them a great choice for lounging. The set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish, sculptural and incredibly comfortable pair of tilt and swivel wide seat lounge chairs by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Mom & Pop Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Saint Louis, MO
summer. These Pearsall chairs also swivel and tilt making them a great choice for lounging. The set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
1960s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounger Chair and Ottoman Set
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, US
the world renown Mid-Century/Space Age American designer Milo Baughman, this chair was made in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Swivel Tilt Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
refinished in an espresso finish allowing for a comfortable tilt and swivel motion. The brass accent adds a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Base Swivel Tilt Chairs, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century chrome base swivel tilt chairs - pair
Each chair measures: 28.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
11 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
both swivels and tilts, for maximum comfort. Top quality design, and construction, excellent original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Tilt Blue Upholstered Club Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin swivel tilt blue upholstered club lounge chair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 29.5 in D 37 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1960's. The bases not only swivel, but also include a rocking mechanism to achieve optimal comfort
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Thayer Coggin Swivel Scallop Shape Back Tilt Rocking Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swivel rocking lounge chair by Thayer Coggin.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Four Milo Baughman Petite Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of four Milo Baughman Petite swivel and tilt lounge chairs
Chairs sit on rosewood swivel
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Set of Three Milo Baughman Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of three Milo Baughman tilt & swivel lounge chairs chrome bases.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Karuselli Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Dallas, TX
Karuselli tilt and swivel lounge chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi of Finland in original
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 32 in W 30 in D 32 in
Fiberglass Upholstered Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair by Buaghman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Very cool and rare swivel tilt lounge chair Space Age style, designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
H 36 in W 34 in D 37 in
1960s Modernist Tilt / Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Murphy Miller, Plycraft
By Murphy Miller Inc., Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
swivel lounge chairs boasts winged walnut armrests and original vinyl upholstery. Nice original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 41.5 in W 34.26 in D 31 in
Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary (less than 10years old) Eero Saarinen Executive armchairs, with rolling swivel
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 27 in D 25 in
Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company
By General Fireproofing Company, GoodForm
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design, commercial quality swivel, tilt desk, office chair by Good Form, General
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Three Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of three Milo Baughman tilt and swivel lounge chairs chrome bases.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs Pair of 2
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin swivel and tilt lounge chairs. Great floral vintage fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Iconic Milo Baughman Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs in Black, Ca. 1975
By Milo Baughman
Located in Banner Elk, NC
, with swivel and tilt features, on a chrome base.
Newly reupholstered in black calais velvet fabric by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel club chairs
Offered is a pair of Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Suede
Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40
By Harter Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
swivels a full 360 and is adjustable in height. The back support tilts and the backrest cushion also
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
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Mid Century Swivel Tilt For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century swivel tilt available at 1stDibs. A mid century swivel tilt — often made from fabric, upholstery and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century swivel tilt, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century swivel tilt, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful mid century swivel tilt that is worth considering.
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Prices for a mid century swivel tilt start at $375 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $3,900.
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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