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Pair of LP 12 Sconces by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of LP 12 sconces by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena.
Also referred to as Galleria sconces.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena "LP7" Wall Lamp, Italy 1950s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Naples, IT
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, wall lamp model 'LP7'/Doppio Vetro, brass and glass, Italy, 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Suspension by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1950
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Suspension by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Wooden bookshelf designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Wall-mounted bookshelf designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena.
This elegant piece features a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Brass
Single Model Lp12 Galleria Sconces by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of double-arm model Lp12 galleria sconces by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Designed and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass and Pressed Glass Wall Lamp Attributed to Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and Pressed Glass Wall Lamp Attributed to Ignazio Gardella for Azucena.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Arenzano table lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1956
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic Arenzano table lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena.
Original opaline glass lampshade
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Model LTE8 Floor Lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model LTE8 floor lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Rosewood, Sapele Wood, Wood, Reeded Glass, Glass
Pair of Wall Lamps Unattributed Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1960s, Italy
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Wall Lamps Unattributed Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 7.49 in
Set of Table Design Ignazio Gardella for Azucena and Six Danish Chairs, 1960s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in taranto, IT
Set of table design Ignazio Gardella for Azucena and six Danish chairs, 1960s
Splendid original
Category
Vintage 1960s Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury wall lights model LP6 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of two small wall lights mod. LP6 designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
Original brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 9.06 in W 7.88 in D 8.27 in
LS4 'Doppio Vetro' Ceiling Light by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LS4 'Doppio Vetro' Ceiling Light by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Manufactured in Italy, in 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Suspension by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Suspension by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1950
Ignazio Gardella (b.1905 Milan
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Set of 5 Mid-Century Wall Lamps Attributed To Ignazio Gardella For Azucena 1960s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 5 Mid-Century wall lamps attributed to Ignazio Gardella for Azucena Italian design 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 10.63 in W 5.12 in D 5.52 in
Pair of 'LP 7' Sconces by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Azucena
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'LP 7' Sconces by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Side Table by Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua and Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua, Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare side table with marble base by Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua and Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set of 3 Opal Glass Wall Sconces by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1950s, Italy
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Set of 3 Opal Glass Wall Sconces by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1950s, Italy
Lamps are in very
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 7.49 in
Table Lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1960s, Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Table Lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1960s, Italy
Lampshade is in very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena Pair of Three Arm Wall Lights Model LP12, 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in New York, NY
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena pair of wall lights or sconces model LP12 each with three opaque or
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 21.25 in W 29.5 in D 12.75 in
Italian modern marble Floor lamp LTE6 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1980s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern marble floor lamp LTE6 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1980s
Iconic and vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Steel
1960's Mid-Century Pendant Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful Italian collectible pendant light designed by the notable Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena Chaneliert, Italy, 1960s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Naples, IT
Collectible Italian pendant lamp designed by Ignazio Gardella in the 1960s for Azucena, black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1950's Italian Mid-century Lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Paris, FR
A timeless 20th-century Italian collectible design piece by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena "LP6" Wall Light, Italy, 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
. Designed by Ignazio Gardella for the Italian company Azucena 1958.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena "LP5" Wall Light, Italy, 1960s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Naples, IT
Brass, metal and glass wall sconce designed by Ignazio Gardella and manufactured by Azucena, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena 'Doppio Vetro' Wall Lights in Glass and Brass
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 'Doppio Vetro' wall lights, model 'LP7', brass, glass, Italy, 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 18.12 in
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena 'Doppio Vetro' Wall Light in Glass and Brass
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 'Doppio Vetro' wall light, model 'LP7', brass, glass, Italy, 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 18.12 in
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena 'Lib 2' Bookcase in Iron, Brass and Mahogany
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, ‘Lib 2’ bookcase, enameled iron, brass, mahogany veneer, Italy, 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 87.01 in W 118.9 in D 14.18 in
LP6 Sconces designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
These iconic sconces, designed by Ignazio Gardella in the 1950s for Azucena, feature a striking
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mirrored Floor Lamp Attributed to Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Greding, DE
Floor lamp standing on a heavy white marble base, with a chromed frame and mirrored surfaces. For the electrification we assume no liability and no warranty.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
H 47.25 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 in
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena Italian LP7 Brass Glass Wall Lignt Sconce 1950s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design sconce wall light "LP7" model designed by Ignazio Gardella and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
T2 Dining Table in white marble by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Argelato, BO
Ignazio Gardella for the Azucena company. The author's characteristic is the iron base and the adjustable
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 37.41 in
LP 12 A wall sconce designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena 1960
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Iconicha lampada a parete LP 12 A disegnata da Ignazio Gardella per Azucena nel 1960.
Struttura in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
LP 12 A wall sconces designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena 1960
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Iconiche lampade a parete LP 12 A disegnate da Ignazio Gardella per Azucena nel 1960.
Struttura in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Ignazio Gardella wall lamps Mod. Lp5 for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of Ignazio Gardella wall lamps Mod. Lp5 for Azucena,
Original brass structure, black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Lp12 wall applique by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena , 1960's Italian Lighing
Located in Milano, IT
sconce by Ignazio Gardella, brass frame and opaline glass mushroom-shaped lightshades. Some collectors
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in W 25.2 in D 11.42 in
Mid-20th Century Shelving Unit Mod. Lib 2 by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena
Located in New York, NY
Gardella (1905-1999) for Azucena around 1955. Lit: Giuliana Gramigna: Design Italiano - Repertorio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 101.18 in W 43.31 in D 18.11 in
Arenzano table lamps, Ignazio Gardella, Azucena, 1965
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Arenzano table lamp, design by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1965. Designed in 1956 and
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Ignazio Gardella LTE8 Italian Floor Lamp for Azucena
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Chicago, IL
Model LTE8 floor lamp by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
Pair of Arenzano table lamps, Ignazio Gardella, Azucena, 1965
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Arenzano table lamp, design by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1965. Designed in 1956 and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Glass and Brass "Paolina" Ceiling Light, Italy, c. 1960
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in New York City, NY
Glass and brass "Paolina" ceiling light by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ignazio Gardella "Arenzano Tre Fiamme" Large Table Lamp
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in New York, NY
Ignazio Gardella for Azucena original "Arenzano Tre Flamme" large table lamp with three opaline
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Ignazio Gardella pair of Lp12 brass and glass wall lights for Azucena Italy 1959
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Pair of five-arm wall lamps, model Lp12, designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena and crafted in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 20.48 in W 43.31 in D 22.05 in
20th Century Ignazio Gardella Pair of Wall Lamps Mod. Lp5 for Azucena, 50s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Turin, Turin
, lacquered brass and prismatic pressed glass diffuser designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena in 1958
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 7.09 in
Set of three LP6 by Gardella for Azucena
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milano, IT
LP6 Chandelier by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, Italy, 1950s
Rare and stunning LP6 chandelier
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Chromed Floor Lamp from the 1960s, Made in Italy, Mid-Century Modern Era
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milano, IT
exactly the same as some lamps designed by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, like the LP6 wall sconce
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Ignazio Gardella Chandelier for Azucena, 1958
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Ignazio Gardella chandelier for Azucena, 1958
The chandelier, designed for Azucena, features a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1960s Ignazio Gardella Pendant for Azucena
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Ignazio Gardella Pendant for Azucena. Executed in black metal, brass and pressed glass. A
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Ignazio Gardella Lp5 Sconce for Azucena
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Ignazio Gardella LP5 sconce for Azucena. These iconic sconces are executed in opaline pressed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950s Ignazio Gardella LP6 Sconces for Azucena
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Ignazio Gardella LP6 sconces for Azucena. These iconic sconces are executed in black painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Ignazio Gardella “LTE8” Floor Lamp for Azucena, 1956
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ignazio Gardella “LTE8” Floor Lamp for Azucena, Brass Marble and Glass, Italy, 1956.
Ignazio
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Ignazio Gardella “LTE6” Floor Lamp for Azucena, 1954
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ignazio Gardella “LTE6” floor lamp for Azucena, brass, glass, and marble, Italy, 1954.
Designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Ignazio Gardella Dining Table for Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal Ignazio Gardella dining table for Azucena, Italy 1960s
Similar examples are at the PAC
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s Ignazio Gardella LP5 Sconces for Azucena
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Ignazio Gardella LP5 sconces for Azucena. These iconic sconces are executed in opaline
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Sconces for Azucena
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Ignazio Gardella wall lights (sconces) for Azucena, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Ignazio Gardella Nickel on Brass Ashtray for Azucena, Italy 1950s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Architect Ignazio Gardella Nickel on Brass Ashtray for Azucena.
Reference: Domus 337, 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Ignazio Gardella R64 Armchair for Azucena in Olive Brown 1963
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A hard to find original Ignazio Gardella R63 Armchair for Azucena in Olive Brown synthetic vinyl
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ignazio Gardella LP5 Pair of Wall Lamps for Azucena, Italy, 1954
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Ignazio Gardella LP5 Pair of Wall Lamps for Azucena, Italy, 1954
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Three-seater white velvet sofa for Azucena, Italy, 1957
By Ignazio Gardella, Azucena
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Three-seater white velvet sofa with metal and brass, Digamma model designed by Ignazio Gardella for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31.89 in W 77.56 in D 32.49 in
Ignazio Gardella Six armchairs P10 for Azucena, Italian Design 1963
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
direttamente da Azucena, l'azienda che Ignazio Gardella ha fondato con Luigi Caccia Dominioni nel 1947.
Il
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Foam, Plywood
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A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.