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Charlotte Perriand Red CP1 Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Charlotte Perriand CP1 sconces. Made in the 1960s. Painted steel. Newly rewired for
Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Cassina Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Perriand Red Leather LC1 Armchair
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in London, GB
Salon d’Automne in 1929 by the designers Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand.
Since
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Charlotte Perriand Red Mid-Century Wall Lights '2 Available'
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally designed wall lights by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon.
A design classic. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Four Rare Red Chairs Designed by Charlotte Perriand, France Circa 1955
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Jersey City, NJ
*SUMMER SALE*
Set of four stackable dining chairs in original red leather. The seat and back are
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.75 in W 19.25 in D 19.25 in
Charlotte Perriand Original Red Mid-Century Wall Lights (3 available)
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally designed wall lights by Charlotte Perriand for Steph Simon.
A design classic. The
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Red CP1 Wall Light by Charlotte Perriand, France 1968
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand from the 1960’s designed for the apartments
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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
Vintage Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs CP1 Wall Light or Sconces - Crimson Red
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CP1 wall lights, designed by Charlotte Perriand for the iconic Les Arcs ski resort. Crafted from
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Style Wall Sconce in Red & White for Anvia
By Anvia, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute Charlotte Perriand style wall sconce by Dutch post-war (and recently revived) lighting
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Accordo Low Table, Red Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1985. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Red CP-1 Wall Lights by Charlotte Perriand, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand, Steph Simon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic enameled wall lights by Charlotte Perriand with adjustable reflectors in rare red finish
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Red Metal Cp-1 Wall Light, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall sconces with rotating shades by Charlotte Perriand for Galerie Steph Simon, circa 1960.
In
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 2.56 in W 6.3 in D 4.93 in
CP1 Sconces by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CP1 sconces by Charlotte Perriand. Designed and manufactured in France, circa the 1960s. Enameled
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in Red
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in red. Originally designed in 1950 by the iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Two Midcentury Charlotte Perriand Table Wall Lamps for Philips Red Lights Sconce
By Charlotte Perriand, Philips
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Gorgeous set of two infra-red "Infraphil" sun table / wall lamps or sconces ( one comes with its
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 9.45 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
Architectural Element of Charlotte Perriand, 1988
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lyon, FR
Architectural element of Charlotte Perriand, 1988. Its function is to be both a headboard and a
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Brackets
Materials
Pine
Charlotte Perriand Verite Rug by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Verite rug
Measurements: 230 x 300 cm
Manufactured by Cassina
Constantly
Category
2010s Tibetan Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Red
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in red.
Originally designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 10.2 in W 13.4 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights in Red
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' wall lights in red.
Originally designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Red
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in red.
Originally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 5.1 in W 13.3 in D 3.5 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Red for Nemo
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in red for Nemo.
Originally designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Charlotte Perriand Table Wall Lamps for Philips Set of Three Red Spaceage Lights
By Charlotte Perriand, Philips
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
French designer Charlotte Perriand for Philips in the 1950s or 1960s. Great midcentury or Space Age
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 9.45 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
Applique Á Volet Pivotant by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Applique Á Volet Pivotant by Charlotte Perriand. Current production by Nemo Lighting Masters
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Pine Tripod Stool by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pine tripod stool by Charlotte Perriand - Les Arcs
Dimensions: h45xø30cm
Circa 1960
Ref: 4306
Category
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Charlotte Perriand 5 Door Bloc Cabinet, C. 1958
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charlotte Perriand 5-Door ‘Bloc’ cabinet designed for Cité Cansado, Mauritania c. 1958, edited by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962
Category
20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Appliqué A Volet Pivotant Double by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Appliqué A Volet Pivotant double by Charlotte Perriand. Current production by Nemo Lighting
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Verite Rug by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand verite rug.
Measurements: 300 x 400 cm.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Set of 8 Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Red & Black Wall Lights
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Set of 8 Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' red and black wall lights.
Originally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Charlotte Perriand CP1 Iconic Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962
Category
20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
16 Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962
Category
20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
16 Charlotte Perriand CP1 Sconces, Les Arcs, Savoy, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Charlotte Perriand CP1 iconic sconces. Designed for Les Arc ski resort in Savoy, France in 1962
Category
20th Century French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand "Accordo" Coffee Table for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Accordo coffee table with China red glossy lacquered top and matte black wood feet designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Set of Three Infrared Wall Sconces by Charlotte Perriand for Philips
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perriand in the early 1950s. These have off white cone-shaped bases, which rotate within a red aluminum
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
8 Charlotte Perriand Bath Cabin Units, Les Arcs, Savoy, France, 1975
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
molded fiberglass shells in red an special and unique project completed at the end of Perriand’s career
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
H 90.56 in W 76.78 in D 61.03 in
LC8 Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Renens, CH
of this piece was done by Charlotte Perriand, together with the matching chair (LC7).
Perriand
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Heater Lamp by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vienna, AT
These three heater lamps were designed by the French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 9.85 in W 5.71 in D 10.24 in
cc-tapis Vérité Rug Cassina Details Collection by Charlotte Perriand
By cc-tapis, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
conceived by pioneering architect Charlotte Perriand during her time in Japan: Vérité and Graffiti. Never
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Charlotte Perriand Accordo Low Table, Brown Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1985. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 55.12 in D 49.61 in
Charlotte Perriand Accordo Low Table, Brown Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1985. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 55.12 in D 49.61 in
Set of Two Charlotte Perriand Style Disc Wall Light by Honsel Attr., Germany 70s
By Honsel, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Charlotte Perriand for to decorate the apartments of Les Arcs Ski Resort.
Dimensions:
Diameter 42
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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H 2.37 in Dm 16.54 in
Set of 12 Charlotte Perriand 'CP1' Wall Lights
By Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Set of 12 Charlotte Perriand 'CP1' wall lights. A clean and iconic design executed in red (RAL 3002
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand Accordo Low Table, Mat Black Lacquered Wood by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Low table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1985. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 55.12 in D 49.61 in
Set of "Infraphil" Heat Lamps / Sconces by Charlotte Perriand for Philips
By Charlotte Perriand, Philips
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two "Infraphil" heat table lamps / sconces by Charlotte Perriand for Philips (Netherlands
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Chrome, Brass
Set of Two Charlotte Perriand Style Disc Wall Light by Staff, Germany 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
the model series chosen by Charlotte Perriand for to decorate the apartments of Les Arcs Ski Resort
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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H 2.76 in Dm 13.78 in
cc-tapis Graffiti Rug Cassina Details Collection by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
conceived by pioneering architect Charlotte Perriand during her time in Japan: Vérité and Graffiti. Never
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Vérité Rug Cassina Details Collection by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
conceived by pioneering architect Charlotte Perriand during her time in Japan: Vérité and Graffiti. Never
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
cc-tapis Graffiti Rug Cassina Details Collection by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
conceived by pioneering architect Charlotte Perriand during her time in Japan: Vérité and Graffiti. Never
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Charlotte Perriand Mirrored 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand mirrored 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light.
Originally designed in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern 1960 Red Leather Perriand Chairs for Les Arcs, 1960
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning chair very unusual and sought after, selected for and used by Charlotte Perriand in the
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' Table Lamp in Light Blue
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Pivotante À Poser' table lamp in light blue. Originally designed in 1950 by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Rare Red Charlotte Perriand Disc Wall Light by Honsel, Germany 1960s
By Honsel
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
with red aluminium tone finish. Super rare in the this coloration. the light has a diameter of 35cm and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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H 3.15 in Dm 13.78 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Black
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in black.
Originally designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Yellow Wall Light
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' yellow wall light.
Originally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 5.1 in W 13.3 in D 3.5 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' Wall Light in Aluminum
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Double' wall light in aluminum.
Originally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 5.1 in W 13.3 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Yellow 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' Wall Lights
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Charlotte Perriand yellow 'Applique Á Volet Pivotant' wall lights.
Originally designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Natural Aluminum
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in natural aluminum.
Originally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 5 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Blue
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in blue.
Originally designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 10.2 in W 13.4 in D 3.5 in
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in Yellow
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in yellow.
Originally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 10.2 in W 13.4 in D 3.5 in
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' Wall Light in White
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant Plié' wall light in white.
Originally designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 10.2 in W 13.4 in D 3.5 in
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Perriand Red For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal perriand red for your home. A perriand red — often made from metal, aluminum and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 27 variations of the antique or vintage perriand red you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the perriand red you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right perriand red, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made perriand red has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charlotte Perriand, Cassina and Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand are consistently popular.
How Much is a Perriand Red?
The average selling price for a perriand red at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $625 on the low end and $11,054 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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