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Widdicomb Modern 2 Door Cabinet
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Widdicomb modern 2 door mahogany cabinet. 2 doors open to adjustable shelves. Newly refinished with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Widdicomb Modern Three Drawer Dark Stained Walnut Nightstand
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
circular wooden drawer pulls resting on four square legs. (WIDDICOMB MODERN)(Similar nightstands: DUF0155A
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Paint, Walnut
Widdicomb Modern Three Drawer Beige Painted Wooden Nightstand
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
circular beige painted drawer pulls resting on four square legs. (Widdicomb Modern)(Similar nightstands
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Paint
Widdicomb Modern Original Figured Mahogany Three-Drawer Commode
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Widdicomb modern original Art Deco three-drawer commode with figured mahogany drawer fronts
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Widdicomb Modern Blond Maple Tall Single-Door Cabinet / Nightstand
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
hinged door with a bronze ring door pull. (WIDDICOMB MODERN)(Similar cabinets: DUF0149B, DUF0149C)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Widdicomb Modern Blond Maple Tall Single-Door Cabinet / Nightstands
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
concealed by a hinged door with a brass ring door pull. (WIDDICOMB MODERN)(PRICED AS PAIR)(Similar cabinet
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Three Drawer Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
handles resting on bracket-shaped bases with four legs. (WIDDICOMB MODERN)(PRICED AS PAIR(Similar chest
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Parsons Style Wooden End Tables
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
stretcher shelf suspended between four square legs. (WIDDICOMB MODERN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 22 in W 30 in D 18 in
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
brass ring drawer pull, resting on a square Chinese-style base. (WIDDICOMB MODERN)(Similar pieces
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
circular metal drawer pull, resting on a square Chinese-style base. (WIDDICOMB MODERN)(Similar pieces
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
circular metal drawer pull, resting on a square Chinese-style base. (WIDDICOMB MODERN)(Similar pieces
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
curved foliate-shaped metal drawer pull, resting on a square Chinese-style base. (WIDDICOMB MODERN
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Two Door Mahogany Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
on four small concealed casters. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB MODERN).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
T H Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern MCM Maple Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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
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
Restored Modern Original Desk by Widdicomb, c. 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Wilton, CT
mid-century furniture making. This rare desk from Widdicomb's MODERN ORIGINAL collection, c. 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Widdicomb Manner Modern Wood and Glass Table, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Manner of John Widdicomb modern wood and glass table, 1980's, rectangular with molded frame, and
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Maple and Brass Three-Drawer Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
-shaped drawer pulls. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB MODERN)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Credenzas
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic mid-century modern! This set of two from Widdicomb's "Modern Originals", designed by T.H
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Early James Wylie Widdicomb Sliding Door Dresser Chest Wardrobe Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Forest Grove, PA
T.H.Robsjohn Gibbings, the chest has the "Widdicomb Modern Original" label in the top right drawer. Two sliding
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 43.25 in W 51.5 in D 18.5 in
12 Drawer Mahogany Dresser C. G. Kimerly Widdicomb, circa 1946
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., C.G. Kimerly
Located in Camden, ME
condition. See photos.
This piece is part of The Widdicomb Modern Originals Flexi-Unit series (initially
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Lounge Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
drumstick legs and upholstery by Romo. T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern. Mint Restored.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Parsons Endtables / Night stands attributed to Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Widdicomb Modern.
Structurally solid tables, however the finish shows wear. Most likely will desire to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
H 24 in W 28 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Mirror
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb rectangular walnut framed mirror, Widdicomb label to reverse
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tall cabinet or small armoire with two doors above two drawers by Widdicomb in an ebonized mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Outstanding John Widdicomb Brutalist Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding John Widdicomb brutalist front walnut credenza. We just love the spectacular star
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern John Widdicomb Nightstands
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern end tables feature sculpted drawer pulls with brass fixtures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Magnificent John Widdicomb Brass Wall Mirror Mid Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rectangular Frame Designed By John Widdicomb in The 1960's. This piece measures 47” t x 28” w x 2” d
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Lovely John Widdicomb Light Walnut Headboard Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely John Widdicomb light walnut 60" headboard. This piece is in very nice vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid-century Modern Caned Top Dale Ford
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
direction create a clean and striking cabinet from the high end furniture maker John Widdicomb. The cane
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Cane
Mid-Century Modern Full-Queen Sized Headboard by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Kensington, MD
Mid-Century Modern Full-Queen Sized Headboard by John Widdicomb
Additional information
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign nine-drawer long dresser or credenza
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 70.25 in D 21.25 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency nightstands
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.75 in W 25 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency walnut extension dining table
By John Widdicomb
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands
By John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.75 in W 25 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands
By John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 25 in D 18 in
Stylish Pair John Widdicomb Walnut Night Stands Mid Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of John Widdicomb walnut nightstands, circa 50s. These are an original set with them
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Nightstands
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style three-drawer bedside
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.63 in W 25 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Cherry Wood Nightstands, circa 1960s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Campaign style nightstands.
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern John Widdicomb Side Table, Grand Rapids, MI
By John Widdicomb
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-century Modern John Widdicomb Side Table, Grand Rapids, MI, circa 1970.
A campaign style two
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Magnificent Hermes Orange Widdicomb Credenza Asian Brass Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Hermes orange lacquered John Widdicomb credenza buffet. We love the Asian Campaign
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 32.25 in W 578.25 in D 21 in
Eight Modern Chairs Widdicomb Teak Frame T. H. Robsjohn & Gibbings
By John Widdicomb
Located in Toledo, OH
Eight teak frame upholstered dining chairs by Widdicomb designed by T.H. Rbsjohn & Gibbings. Six
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Gorgeous John Widdicomb Asian Influenced Tall Dresser Mid-century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Widdicomb Furniture Company. This piece is made of solid wood, using dovetail, and dado joinery. The top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 44.25 in W 40.5 in D 21 in
John Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstand, Walnut, Greek Key Motif, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Stamford, CT
John Widdicomb, Mid-Century Modern, Nightstand, Walnut, Greek Key Motif, 1950s
Single mid-century
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 24.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Stunning 3 Piece John Widdicomb Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning 3 piece John Widdicomb sectional sofa with 2 rosewood side tables. Wow, this set is beyond
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Asian Modern John Widdicomb Square Lacquered Table with Incised Decoration
By John Widdicomb
Located in Houston, TX
Asian Modern John Widdicomb square lacquered table with incised decoration. This gorgeous low table
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lowboy Dresser or Credenza, Signed
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern low boy large dresser or credenza. Crafted with precision
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
H 31.25 in W 74 in D 20 in
Handsome John Widdicomb Double Spire King Size Headboard Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
. A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut king size headboard by John Widdicomb. The headboard
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern burled olive wood Parsons extension dining table
By John
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Burl
H 29 in W 104 in D 42 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Dresser with Tambour Doors
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
Elevate your living space with the timeless allure of mid-century modern design embodied in this
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern ten-drawer dresser or credenza
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.13 in W 74 in D 20 in
Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asain style bachelors chests. These are fine examples of the level
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 36.25 in D 21 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstand or Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern black lacquered side table or nightstand
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 22.25 in W 21.75 in D 26 in
Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Night Stands Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asian-style nightstands/end tables. We love that the backs are also
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
1940s John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern 3 Tier End Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare find. John Widdicomb three tier walnut end Table with a bottom drawer. Made in the 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s North American American Classical Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair John Widdicomb Chests
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Pair John Widdicomb Walnut and Brass Chests. The chests are walnut with four pull-out drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stylish John Widdicomb Rolling Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish John Widdicomb rolling lounge chair and ottoman. This chair is beyond comfortable with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
John Widdicomb Triangle Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guitar pick table made by John Widdicomb. Simple midcentury design with an elegant finish. Rounded
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lovely Widdicomb Walnut & Cane Single Drawer End Table Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Widdicomb walnut and cane two-tier, single-drawer end table. Sleek and simple design with a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 22.25 in W 22 in D 23.25 in
Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lowboy dresser by Widdicomb features hardwood construction, beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
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Widdicomb Modern For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the widdicomb modern you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every widdicomb modern was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect widdicomb modern — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A widdicomb modern, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made widdicomb modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and John Widdicomb are consistently popular.
How Much is a Widdicomb Modern?
A widdicomb modern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $78,607.
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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