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Bernhardt Mid-Century Burlwood Campaign Twin Size Headboard
By Bernhardt
Located in Germantown, MD
A Super Solid, clean Bernhardt Furniture Mid-Century Burlwood Campaign Twin Size Headboard. Its
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Oak Buffet or Credenza by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century buffet or credenza made from oak wood by Bernhardt. A unique piece as we don’t often
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
Stunning 3 Piece Octagon Bernhardt Sofa Sectional Mid-Century Modern
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning 3 piece octagon angled sofa produced by Bernhardt, circa '70s. It features 3 angular
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Bernhardt Flair Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome 3 Piece Credenza Set
By Bernhardt
Located in Countryside, IL
Bernhardt Flair Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome 3 Piece Credenza Set
Each piece of the ensemble
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Lounge Chair by Flair Division for Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern club chair or lounge chair from the Flair Division of Bernhardt
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Bauhaus Style Mid-Century Modern Style Chairs by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of sharp looking stripe upholstery side office lounge chairs on chrome frame in style of Bauhaus.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs or Slipper Chairs by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary matching pair of swivel lounge chairs produced by Bernhardt. These feature polished
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.75 in W 32 in D 28.5 in
Bernhardt Georgian Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture
USA, Mid-20th Century
Stunning carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doors, and original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Club Chairs by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
bases with tufted vintage fabric. Wonderful mix of Mid-Century style and timeless comfort makes this
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bernhardt Sofa Manner of Milo Baughman
By Bernhardt
Located in Fulton, CA
back. Nice addition to a Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern interior. Very good original condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bernhardt NYC Bench with Custom Chrome Legs
By Bernhardt
Located in Wilton, CT
legs. These customized Bernhardt benches are mid-century modern inspired pieces that are also elegant
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Bernhardt Sofa / Loveseat Manner of Milo Baughman
By Bernhardt
Located in Fulton, CA
Baughman. Full wood sides and back. Nice addition to a Hollywood Regency or Mid-Century Modern interior
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Chin Hua Campaign Armoire by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Pasadena, TX
Midcentury Chin Hua Campaign Armoire by Bernhardt
This armoire features two cabinet doors with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Burl
Bernhardt "Manhattan" Bench Customized with Solid Brass Legs.
By Bernhardt
Located in Wilton, CT
filled legs. These customized Bernhardt benches are mid-century modern inspired pieces that are also
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Bernhardt "Henley" Railroad Tie Design Dining Table
By Bernhardt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Modern style with with thick 3" teak veneered table top, with a tempered glass top.
The table is supported upon two polished stainless steel ends and features a fine rough but ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bernhardt Design "Mitt Chairs"
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Uniquely designed lounge chairs by Bernhardt Design. Called the Mitt chair, and made in the form of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set Of 8 Bernhardt Mercer Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Bernhardt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 8 Bernhardt Mercer fabric upholstered dining side chairs with styled wing-back, dark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early Aughts End Tables by Bernhardt, a Pair
By Bernhardt
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern style side tables for sale. Manufactured by high-end furniture company
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Bernhardt Design Mitt Lounge Chair in Blue
By Bernhardt
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Bernhardt Design Mitt lounge chair in Lagoon blue with white stitching with handle
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Bernhardt Credenza Dresser Sideboard
By Bernhardt Design
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sophisticated Asia Modern style credenza made by Bernhardt as part of their celebrated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
1980’s Neoclassic Large Scale Armchair with Distressed Finish by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
cushions wearing taupe & beige fabric w/leaf details by Bernhardt from Vargas Fine Furniture. Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
H 36.75 in W 31 in D 33 in
Bernhardt Design Four Sleek Mid Century Lounge Chairs Stainless Steel Leather
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bernhardt Design, USA, circa late 90s or early 2000s. Mid-Century Modern inspired, Post-Modern Futurism
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 26.5 in W 29 in D 27 in
Pair of Bernhardt Solid Walnut Lounge Chairs in Original Creme Fine Leather
By Bernhardt
Located in Wilton, CT
epitome of the high end Mid-Century aesthetic. Manufactured by the Bernhardt furniture company that has
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Klismos Chairs a Pair
By Bernhardt
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Timeless regency designed Klismos Chairs. Off white to cream finish with speckled accent. Period upholstery.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Guest Chair by Bernhardt Design
By Bernhardt Design
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautifully sculpted chair speaks the language of simplicity, presenting a uniform aesthetic featuring precise angular lines juxtaposed with organic curved forms. Perfect side chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Bernhardt Modern Lounge Chair
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Modern upholstered lounge club box shape chair by Bernhardt.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Scrumptious 4 Piece Leather Non Stop Style Serpentine Sectional Sofa Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious 4 piece black leather "Non-Stop" style serpentine sectional sofa. If you have the room for this huge sectional sofa it will be a show stopper for sure! The original thick...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30 in W 222 in D 102 in
Mid Century Modern Bernhardt Nightstand
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add vintage charm to your bedroom with our Mid Century Modern Bernhardt Nightstand, offering
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Modern Bernhardt Design Mitt Lounge Chair in Green
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Bernhardt Design Mitt Lounge Chair in Aloe Green with White Master Stitching with Matching
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Two (2) Flair Lounge Chairs by Bernhardt Flair in Chrome, USA, c. 1970's
By Bernhardt
Located in Deland, FL
collector's office or even home setting. Produced by Flair, a Bernhardt company, in the mid to late 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 27 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Oak and Glass Cabinet
By Bernhardt
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century oak and glass wall mounted cabinet. Perfect for those who have a collection of items to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
1960s Bernhardt Boucle Professionally Upholstered Sofa
By Bernhardt, Flair
Located in Hartville, OH
. Flair Collection by Flair/Bernhardt.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Stunning Pair of Contemporary Modern Birch Arm Chairs, Bernhardt Furniture Co.
By Bernhardt Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of contemporary modern birch armchairs, Bernhardt Furniture Co., Classic style and
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Pair of Reupholstered 1960s Flair Club Chairs by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt, Flair
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of reupholstered 1960s Flair Club chairs by Bernhardt. These chairs were fully reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Bernhardt & Vella 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase for Arflex
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 122.45 in D 11.82 in
Sensational Pair Milo Baughman Style Chrome Open Back Cube Chairs Mid-Century
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational pair of Milo Baughman style open back chrome cube chairs. They are from Bernhardt
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.5 in W 28 in D 26 in
Bernhardt & Vella 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase 2 Sections Arflex
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 62.6 in D 11.82 in
Bernhardt & Vella 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase '6' for Arflex
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 122.45 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Square Cocktail Table in Walnut & Stainless Steel by Bernhart
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simply gorgeous contemporary design made by Berhardt. It features a beautifully grained walnut top with heavy stainless steel base. Manufacturer label.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
Bernhardt & Vella Pair of 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcases for Arflex
By Arflex, Bernhardt & Vella
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 244.89 in D 11.82 in
Bernhardt & Vella Pair of 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcases for Arflex
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 244.89 in D 11.82 in
Milo Baughman Style Bernhardt Vintage Lounge Club Chairs Pair Chrome Upholstery
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
top quality manufacturer, Bernhardt. This 1970s pair of club chairs was likely recovered in the mid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 26.5 in W 29 in D 33.5 in
Bernhardt Furniture Club Lounge Chairs in Alpaca & Walnut Bases by Flair, Pair
By Flair, Bernhardt
Located in Stamford, CT
highlight of their time was during the Mid-Century when furniture was to be both stylish and functional
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Walnut
H 31 in W 33 in D 33 in
Monica Förster for Bernhardt Blue Leather and White Enamel Swivel Vika Chair
By Monica Förster, Bernhardt
Located in Waxahachie, TX
in 2010 for Bernhardt. Vika is a perfect piece for creating a statement in a room.
Supple blue
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 34.75 in W 33 in D 36 in
Bernhardt & Vella Set of 4 'Alba' Freestanding Ceiling Fixed Bookcases by Arflex
By Bernhardt & Vella, Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ellen Bernhardt and Paola Vella for Arflex, Set of 4 'Alba' Sectional Freestanding Ceiling Fixed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 118.12 in W 244.89 in D 11.82 in
B.2 Lounge Chair Designed by Fabien Baron for Bernhardt in Green Patent Leather
By Bernhardt
Located in Pasadena, TX
A B.2 lounge chair designed by Fabien Baron for Bernhardt. B.2 lounge chair features a brushed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Patent Leather, Foam
H 21.5 in W 30 in D 18 in
Bernhardt Pedersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Roll Top Desk
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare Bernhardt Pedersen & Son Danish Mid Century Modern roll top writing desk crafted from
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Matching Pair 1970s Emerald Green Mohair Hex Lounge Chairs "Flair" Bernhardt
By Bernhardt Design, Flair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of stylish 1970s hexagonal lounge chairs "FLAIR" by Bernhardt ind, retains they're
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Vintage MCM to Modern Rosewood Buffet Credenza Lucite Legs Attr Bernhardt Flair
By Flair, Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
undeniably exquisite mid-century modern to modern style.
Bernhardt Furniture was established in 1889 by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32.25 in W 66 in D 16 in
Pickled Oak 6 Drawers Two Door Compartment Chifforobe Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
By Bernhardt, Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pickled Oak 6 Drawers Two Door Compartment Chifforobe Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 58 in W 44 in D 19 in
Bernhardt Flair Sofa
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Bernhardt Flair Sofa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Flair for Bernhardt Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Chrome/Leather/Oak after Eames
By Bernhardt, Hudson's Bay Company, Flair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
maker. It was made in Lenoir, NC, by a division of Bernhardt called Flair, and other examples indicate
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Oval Three-Drawer Nightstand Side Table by Berhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Pasadena, TX
Oval three-drawer nightstand by Berhardt. Brass pulls. The original Bernhardt label is present
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
MCM Cocktail Coffee Table Brushed Steel Wood
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1970s Flat Steel Chrome Lounge Chairs, Milo Baughman Inspired
By Bernhardt
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant Bernhardt chrome lounge chair Inspired by the chair designs of Milo Baughman and Mies Van
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of yellow Bernhadt Lounge Chairs, USA, 1960s
By Bernhardt
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Bernhardt lounge chairs in chrome and yellow upholstery.
The chairs have vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
MCM Chrome & Wood Dining Armchairs Accent Chairs Set of 2
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 2 MCM solid chrome & wood dining armchairs accent chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
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Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Berndhart Channeled "Flair" Lounge Chairs with Upholstered Matching Cube
By Bernhardt, Bernhardt Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Berndhart Channeled "Flair" Lounge chairs with upholstered matching Cube Table.
The slightly curved backs can be connected for continuous larger seating option (pictured). C...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 30 in W 48 in D 36 in
Vintage Contemporary Bernhardt Lucite Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this stunning pair of Vintage Contemporary Bernhardt Lucite Arm Chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Lucite
Pair of Bernhardt Flair Rosewood Walnut & Chrome Chests/ NightStands
By Flair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Bernhardt Flair Rosewood Walnut and Chrome Chests/NightStands
USA, circa 1970s
A rare find
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Chrome
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Mid Century Bernhardt For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century bernhardt you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century bernhardt for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century bernhardt — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century bernhardt bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. Bernhardt, Flair Furniture and Milo Baughman each produced at least one beautiful mid century bernhardt that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Bernhardt?
A mid century bernhardt can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,450, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $18,400.
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.
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