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pair of wicker armchairs and black lacquered metal foot Italy circa 1960
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in TARBES, FR
its elegant simplicity and timeless aesthetic, Mid-Century Modern MCM furniture is still highly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
MCM Teak Dining Chairs Scandinavian Modern by Sun Furniture Set of 6
By Sun Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 MCM Solid Teak Dining Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
MCM Baker Furniture Cocktail Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Bill Sofield
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Bill Sofield for Baker Furniture Coffee
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
MCM to Modern Founders Furniture Octagon Commode End Table Cabinet Patterns 21
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Founders Furniture octagon commode table or end
Category
20th Century American Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 22.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage MCM Leather Club Chair by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series Night Stands by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of American MCM walnut night stands from the "Rhythm" series by Lane Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
MCM Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
MCM Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture -A set
(1) 2 Person Loveseat Settee
(2) Arm Chairs
(4
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
MCM Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl-Wood Extending Parsons Dining Table
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Lane Furniture Burl Olive Wood Rectangular Extending Parsons
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
H 40 in W 100 in D 40 in
MCM Founders Furniture Side Table Chrome Ebony Rosewood CDP#47133 David Parmelee
By Founders Furniture Company, David Parmelee
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Founders Furniture MCM (Mid-Century Modern) lamp, corner, or side table CDP
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 21 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair of MCM Walnut "Rhythm" Series End Tables by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of American MCM walnut with oak accent end tables from the "Rhythm" series by Paul
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 20 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture MCM Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Ole Wanscher, PJ Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Ole Wanscher for PJ Furniture Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Upholstery
H 30.5 in W 20.75 in D 20 in
Paul Frankl Johnson Furniture Company MCM Station Wagon Maple and Leather Mirror
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Mid Century Station Wagon Maple and Leather Mirror
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Maple
H 49.75 in W 33.75 in D 2.25 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture MCM Leather Birch Maple Station Wagon Dresser
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mid Century Leather Birch and Maple Station Wagon Dresser
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Birch, Maple
H 32 in W 66 in D 22 in
MCM Cork and Wood Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Cork and Wood Tall Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
This amazing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Cork
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company MCM Station Wagon Full Bed Frame
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company Mid Century Station Wagon Full Bed Frame
This bed frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 34.75 in W 57 in D 80 in
Vintage mcm highboy dresser by Mengel furniture
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Rare highboy cabinet by Mengel furniture
Designed by Raymond Loewy circa 1950
Gorgeous piece
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
MCM Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Arne Vodder, Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Arne Vodder for Lane Furniture Walnut High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
These
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of MCM Walnut Arm Chairs by Johnson Furniture Company in the Style of Risom
By Johnson Furniture Co., Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of MCM walnut framed arm chairs in the style of Jens Risom for Johnson Furniture Co., circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 23 in D 24.5 in
MCM Cork and Wood Sideboard with Mirror by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
century modern bedroom. This piece is a part of a set designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Cork
H 32.5 in W 76 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Two Tier Console Table by Basset Furniture. Circa 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish style surfboard two tier Console / Sofa/ Entry Table by Bassett
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
MCM to Modern Tubular Chrome Brass & Smoke Glass Trio of Cocktail or End Table
By James David Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome trio of matching MCM, Mid-Century Modern, to modern tubular chrome frame tables, one
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 20 in W 26 in D 26 in
MCM Modern Diamond Dish Aluminum
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Aluminum Diamond Dish Tray MCM
signature marks
1.5 h x 8 x 6
Preowned vintage co
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Aluminum
Jack Cartwright for Founders MCM Danish Modern Walnut Full Headboard
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Lake Worth, FL
MCM Danish Modern Solid Walnut Double Headboard
Featuring a padded front and lid for the top storage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Red Lion Table Co. Full Bed Headboard MCM Sculptural
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern headboard by Red Lion Table Company.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 60 in D 3 in
Vintage MCM Walnut and Burl Side End Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A
Vintage Lane MCM
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
MCM Lane 3 Piece Solid Walnut Console & End Table Set
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
The Lane Furniture Company was founded in 1912 by John Lane in Altavista, Virginia, USA. Initially
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding Pair Hand Crafted Danish Modern Chairs, c1980s Two sets available.
By MCM Unique
Located in Bellport, NY
fabric,immaculate condition. Generous deep seat,light oak wood curvaceous frames. Danish modern circa
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 30 in W 23 in D 28 in
John Stuart Facade Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut 3 Drawer MCM Nightstand
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Stuart Facade Mt. Airy Furniture Walnut 3 Drawer MCM Nightstand. Item features a "Facade
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Vintage MCM to Modern Rosewood Buffet Credenza Lucite Legs Attr Bernhardt Flair
By Milo Baughman, Bernhardt, Flair
Located in Topeka, KS
undeniably exquisite mid-century modern to modern style.
Bernhardt Furniture was established in 1889 by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32.25 in W 66 in D 16 in
Vintage MCM Kagan Style 2 Piece Sectional Sofa by Thomasville Furniture Co.
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Kagan Style Curved Two Piece Sectional Sofa by Thomasville Furniture Co
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.5 in W 126 in D 62 in
MCM Adjustable Swivel Barstools Black Vinyl & Laminate by Daystrom a Pair
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid Century Modern adjustable and swivel barstools comprised of the original black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1980s Post Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair MCM
By Vladimir Kagan, Louis Durot
Located in Basel, BS
Measures: 33” Depth
21” Width
30” Height
17” Seat Height
This post modern chair design makes the room
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage MCM Lane Cedar Blanket Chest With Tapered Legs
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
51.25” x 17.5” x 23”H
Lovely Lane blanket chest in walnut.
•two faux doors on the front
•open compartment lined in cedar
•sits on tapered legs
•fun metal stud details
This is in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of vintage 4 MCM dining chairs. Designed by the legendary Paul McCobb, a Midcentury
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ben Seibel for Stand Built Furniture Mcm Brass Base Slipper Chairs, Pair
By Ben Seibel
Located in Countryside, IL
Ben Seibel for stand built furniture midcentury brass base slipper chairs - pair.
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 25.25 in
1971 MCM Lane Dresser Credenza Buffet Tower Suite Collection Walnut & Rosewood
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular vintage Mid-Century Modern dresser, credenza, buffet, or sideboard Lane Furniture Tower
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
H 29.25 in W 79 in D 19 in
T H Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern MCM Maple and Brass Credenza with Hutch
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid Century Maple and Brass Credenza with Hutch
The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
H 61.75 in W 54 in D 20.25 in
Mcm Dresser Credenza with Glass Top & Mirror by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Founders Mid-Century Modern Campaign
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Glass
MCM Danish Modern Love Seat / Settee with Teak Frame
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM Danish modern love seat / settee with teak frame, circa 1970s. Great lines and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Chenille, Teak
Vintage MCM Keller Furniture Oak Valkerie ii Dining Chairs by Edmond J Spence
By Keller, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Keller furniture Valkerie II Line dining or side chairs by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 33 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
MCM Post Modern Console Table 1970s Waterfall Huge 84"
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1970s MCM Post Modern Waterfall Console
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood
1971 MCM Lane Headboard Tower Suite Collection Full/Queen Bed Rosewood & Walnut
By Lane Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern headboard Lane Furniture Tower Suite Collection comprised of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
H 40.25 in W 61 in D 2.5 in
T H Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern MCM Maple Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid Century Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 36 in D 20.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Teak Coffee Table MCM
Located in Atlanta, GA
work well in many design styles including scandinavian, minimalist, japandi and modern interiors.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
MCM Brilliant Abstract Bold Mixed Media Art Modern Vintage Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Brilliant Abstract Bold Mixed Media Modern Vintage Art Signed
24 x 35.75 Art 16 x 28
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
THOMASVILLE Pecan Mid 20th Century Modern MCM China Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern MCM style china cabinet by Thomasville. Pecan, or similar nutwood, with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
2 MCM Founders Corner Step Tables Black Brass Sabots Coronado Grp Luther Draper
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
collection for Founders Furniture in 1955. He had an unmistakable clean, modern mark he left on his work. He
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 21.75 in W 30 in D 29.75 in
'2' MCM Danish Modern Rosewood Tile Side End Coffee Tables
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Danish Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Rosewood
Vintage Mcm Mid-Century Modern Signed Framed Forest Original Painting Abstract
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage MCM Mid-Century Modern signed framed forest original painting abstract retro deco.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 25 in W 37 in D 1.5 in
Black Metal Mid Century Post Modern Perfect End Table MCM
Located in Basel, BS
in a Modern or Mid-Century decor. It features a gorgeous sculptural design, and does not take up much
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Metal
MCM Ottoman Footstool
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
MCM Upholstered Ottoman Footstool by
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cotton
1960’s MCM Chelsea Arkana Safari Chair Maurice Burke Cognac Faux Leather & Teak
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Topeka, KS
whether MCM or mid-century modern, modern, maximalist, minimalist, or industrial. It would be great in
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Alberto Rosselli Saporiti Italia Post Modern Confidential Club Lounge Chairs MCM
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Dayton, OH
. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture; American Eagle Outfitters, retail
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
H 22 in W 33 in D 31 in
Alberto Rosselli Saporiti Italia Post Modern Confidential Lounge Sofa Couch MCM
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Dayton, OH
. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture; American Eagle Outfitters, retail
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton
H 22 in W 64 in D 32 in
Warren Church for Lane Perception MCM Rectangle Nightstand Side End Table
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
: 22 wide x 30 deep x 20 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Sublime! Danish Modern Table Lamp Solid Teak Burlap Raymor MCM 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peoria, AZ
SOLID TEAK
DANISH MODERN
TABLE LAMP!
MAGNIFICENT STYLE!
( DIMENSIONS: 32" TALL 18" WIDE
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
MCM Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian G-Plan Style Walnut Fold Down Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 32 in W 19 in D 17 in
Leonardo Nierman Mid-Century Modern Onyx Marble Abstract Sculpture MCM
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Dayton, OH
empire in the late 19th Century. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Leonardo Nierman Mid-Century Modern Onyx Marble Abstract Sculpture MCM
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Dayton, OH
empire in the late 19th Century. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble
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Modern Mcm Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of modern mcm furniture on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every piece of modern mcm furniture was constructed with great care. There are 1071 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of modern mcm furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 24 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of modern mcm furniture made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of modern mcm furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun and Lane Furniture are consistently popular.
How Much is a Modern Mcm Furniture?
Prices for a piece of modern mcm furniture start at $50 and top out at $51,995 with the average selling for $1,995.
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 Modern Mcm Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024An MCM piece of furniture was produced during the mid-20th century and reflects the characteristics of mid-century modern style. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that describe many examples of vintage mid-century modern furniture. Furniture created by designers working in this style often featured materials like teak, rosewood, oak, steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Shop a large selection of vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is modern style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
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