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MCM Chrome & Wood Dining Armchairs Accent Chairs Set of 2
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
chrome & wood dining armchairs accent chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
33 1/2" high at back
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
MCM Italian Bent Wood Round Back Chairs Colber & Trocadero
Located in New York, NY
Set of four deco inspired bentwood round back chairs by Colber & Trocadero, Italy.
Colber
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Vintage MCM 1970's Set of 4 Black Stained Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design set of 4 black stained laquered wood dining or kitchen chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1958 Scandinavian MCM Wood Dining Chairs (Set of 8)
Located in Fullerton, CA
The perfect set of unique mid-century modern wood dining armchairs made in 1958 in Scandinavia
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of MCM Klismos Side Chairs
By Abrahams Brothers
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique, charming form, cheerful style, nice proportions.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
MCM Gunlocke Wood Side Chairs with South West Print Stitched Leather Backs - 2
By Gunlocke
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite pair of black and brown mid-century modern wood side chairs by Gunlocke. This set is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
MCM Lounge Chair Enrique Garcel Jaime Perszek
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Lounge Chair in the style of Enrique
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
1950s MCM Heritage Faux Leather Mahogany Lounge Chair
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
wood base.
Signed Heritage label
32.5 W x 35.5 H x 35D Seat Height 15 inches
Chair is in vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
MCM J L Metz Brass Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs Set of 4
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Metz Brass, Solid Wood & Cane Dining Chairs
Seats unscrew if you want to reupholster them
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
MCM Scandinavian Modern Style High Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman Attr Home Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Scandinavian Style high back lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38.75 in W 29 in D 35.25 in
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Confidential MCM Leather Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Countryside, IL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Confidential Mid Century Leather Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each lounge
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Topeka, KS
both the ottoman and chair; the shaft collar covers cleaned and a clearcoat applied; the wood frame
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Pair MCM Danish or Scandinavian Modern Style Walnut Toned Wood Armchair Frames
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-20th Century Danish or Scandinavian Modern style walnut stained wood armchair frames
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 26.5 in W 25.5 in D 33 in
MCM Hollywood Regency Button Back Oyster & Blue Harlequin Fabric Slipper Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage MCM aka Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency button back oyster & blue colored
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34 in W 29.5 in D 33 in
1960s MCM Green Vinyl Barrel Club Slipper Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of Mcm Reupholstered "Vico Magistretti Style" Dining Chairs
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of mid-century modern blonde Beachwood dining chairs, in the style of Vico Magistretti
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
MCM Mulhauser for Plycraft "Mr. Chair" Lounge Newly Upholstered in Plaid Leather
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Burberry Print Blue Leather
We upholstered this iconic MCM George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" in a tufted high
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 40 in W 38.5 in D 37 in
Set of 4 MCM Newly Reupholstered Brown Saltman Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Exceptional Craftsmanship. Featuring A Rich Wood Frame With Elegantly Sculpted Arms And Legs, Each Chair Is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates MCM Slim Jim Highback Lounge Chair, Pair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury Slim Jim Highback Lounge Chair - Pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 53.5 in W 33 in D 29 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Cantilever Steel Tufted Lounge Chair - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Cantilever Steel Tufted Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.75 in W 34 in D 31 in
MCM Harvey Probber Style Tufted Barrel Swivel Lounge Chair in Yellow Mohair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber style tufted barrel back swivel lounge chair newly upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
1968 MCM Overscale Pair Swivel Barrel Tub or Bucket Chairs Style Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage pair of overscale swivel barrel, tub, or bucket chairs in the style of Milo
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 37.5 in D 34 in
Vintage Art Deco to MCM Black Faux Leather Club Chair & Ottoman w/ Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
. The chair has black nail head detail, a loose seat & back T-cushion, front casters, and blonde wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Harvey Probber orange tuxedo style
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 26 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
MCM Arm Lounge Chairs Tapered Legs & Brass Sabots Style Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage MCM or Mid-Century Danish Modern armchairs or lounge chairs with tapered legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 26 in D 28 in
Edward Wormley Dunbar MCM Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Lounge chair and ottoman with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 48 in
Vintage MCM Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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
1960s MCM Curved Back Green Thonet Bentwood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Thonet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid century bentwood dining chairs by Thonet, the renowned maker of bent beechwood furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco to MCM Green Bucket or Barrel Style Accent or Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs wearing their original green fabric with button detail on backs, jute strapping, coil springs
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Jute, Wood
Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid MCM Danish Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Countryside, IL
Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Ingrid Mid Century Danish Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.5 in W 20.75 in D 19 in
MCM Louis XIII Style French Oak Dining Chairs Red Os De Mouton - Set of 6
Located in Cookeville, TN
Set of 6 dining chairs in the Louis xiii style made circa mid century. Red leather and studs
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons Model 634 MCM Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By M. Singer & Sons, Carlo De Carli
Located in Countryside, IL
Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons Model 634 Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Danish MCM Dining Chairs by N.O Moller for JL Moller Stamped, Set of 6
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by N.O Moller for JL Moller stamped. Set of 6
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 23 in D 20 in
MCM Lawrence Peabody Style High & Low Back Lounges Newly Upholstered- Set of 2
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
MCM High and Low-Barrel Back Lounges Styled After Lawrence Peabody Newly Upholstered in Sheep's
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wool, Upholstery, Wood
H 38.5 in W 33 in D 31 in
MCM Broyhill Furn Flared Tuxedo Sofa Lt Yellow Floral Fabric by Lenoir Chair Co.
By Broyhill, Lenoir Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern Broyhill Furniture flared tuxedo style sofa with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Tapestry, Foam, Wood
H 31 in W 91 in D 35 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Dining Chairs by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made in the UK by G-Plan. These MCM dining chairs feature gorgeous wood grain frames, sculpted
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Dining Set, Drop Leaf Table, Six Chairs, Mid Century, MCM, Laminate
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage Dining Set, Drop Leaf Table, Six Chairs, Mid Century, MCM, Laminate, Wood, Unique, Kitchen
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Laminate, Formica
H 30 in W 41.75 in D 57.5 in
MCM Style Wooden Boucle Fabric Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Midcentury style chair in a wooden frame with gold feet finish adorned with bouclé fabric back and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
MCM Style Black Lacquer Wooden with Cane Back and Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
MCM Design style black lacquered and curved wooden structure adorned with a rattan wicker cane back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Cane
1960s Mcm Design and Scandinavian Style Wooden and Grey Velvet Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s MCM Design Scandinavian Style Dark Green Bouclé Fabric With Wooden Base Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 22.45 in
1960s MCM Design Style Green Bouclé Fabric and Black Leather Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s MCM Design Scandinavian Style Dark Green Bouclé Fabric With Patina Black Leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
1960s MCM Design and Scandinavian Style Beige Bouclé Fabric and Leather Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s MCM Design Scandinavian Style Beige Bouclé Fabric With Cognac Leather Finishes Swivel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
H 36.62 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
MCM Lounge chair
Located in Medina, OH
Well built walnut mcm lounge chair with loose seat and back cushion. Featuring elastic webbing for
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage MCM Wood Frame Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible set of six vintage MCM dining chairs. A chic wooden frame with beautiful wood grain
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mcm Kurul Style Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage MCM chairs. Beautiful Kurul design with beautiful Burl wood grain
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Karl Springer Style MCM side Gray Chairs, a Pair
By Karl Springer
Located in Plainview, NY
Karl Springer Style MCM side Gray Chairs, a Pair
chic and very comfortable, the pair of Mid-Century
Category
1990s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mcm Swivel Egg Chairs
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of mid-century swivel egg chairs by Wieland. Because of its age, we recommend that they would
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage MCM Hexagon Lounge Chairs, Set of Two
Located in west palm beach, FL
A chic pair of vintage MCM lounge chairs. A hexagon shape in a brilliant golden color. Rest on a
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
4 MCM Iron & Wood Dining Chairs Attributed to Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters
By Clifford Pascoe, Modernmasters Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Outstanding set of 4 mid-century modern iron & wood dining chairs attributed to Clifford Pascoe for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29.25 in W 16.5 in D 22 in
Italian MCM Wooden Chair in the Manner of Umberto Mascagni, a Pair
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Plainview, NY
A stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern wooden chairs in the manner of the Italian designer Umberto
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
6 Calligaris Mid-Century Modern Italian Bentwood Side Dining Chairs Maple MCM
By Calligaris
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Calligaris Italian modern bentwood dining chairs. Features aluminum legs and an upholstered seat.
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 21 in D 18 in
Pair Italian MCM Lounge Chairs in Moss Green Velvet, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
A great pair of mid century chairs. Very clean sophisticated design with curved back. Antenna style
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
MCM Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Bowtie Back Side Chairs - Pair
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Bowtie Back Side Chairs - Pair
Wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates MCM Spindle Back Lounge Chair, A Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates mid century spindle back lounge chair - A pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 27 in W 27.25 in D 35.5 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin MCM Orange Upholstered Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin mid century orange upholstered lounge chairs - a pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
MCM Black Vinyl Rolling Desk Chair Wood Arms by Arthur Umanoff for Madison #2635
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
black vinyl rolling chair with black vinyl, wood arms, and a five-prong cast aluminum base with casters
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.25 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Model 2406-C MCM Sleigh Leg Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Model 2406-C mid century sleigh leg lounge chair
Chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 28 in W 30 in D 32 in
Pair MCM Grey & Taupe Barrel Back Club Chairs on Casters Style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of Mid-Century Modern (MCM) barrel back club chairs in the style of Harvey Probber
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28.25 in W 28 in D 28 in
MCM Turquoise Vinyl Faux Leather Spring Rockers Style of McKay and Rock-A-Chair
By McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Topeka, KS
Furniture and Rock-A-Chair. Comprised of the original turquoise vinyl or faux leather, a wood frame, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman and Edward Frank MCM Spider Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Countryside, IL
Greta Magnusson Grossman and Edward Frank mid century spider dining chairs - Set of 4
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
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Mcm Wood Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mcm wood chair for your home. Each mcm wood chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mcm wood chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each mcm wood chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mcm wood chair over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Conant Ball and Directional are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mcm Wood Chair?
Prices for a mcm wood chair start at $850 and top out at $5,195 with the average selling for $2,295.
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.
Questions About Mcm Wood Chair
- What is MCM wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The term MCM wood typically refers to wood furniture produced in the mid-century modern or MCM style. These pieces usually date back to the postwar years and tend to feature simple, clean lines. Teak, rosewood and oak were some of the most popular types of wood used in furniture design during the period. Find a selection of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is an MCM chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023An MCM chair is a mid-century modern chair. The design style known as mid-century modernism emerged during the mid-20th century and was informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture. Organically shaped, clean lines and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe mid-century modern chairs and other furniture. Find a selection of vintage mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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