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Mid Century Black Metal Serving Tray on Folding Stand by Crest Line
Located in Miami, FL
Two elegant antique metal butler trays in black, on an original stand dating to around 1960. Two
Category
Early 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and ...
Materials
Metal
Round Three Tier Perforated and Wrought Iron Metal Serving Cart Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern round perforated metal cylinder shape serving cart on wheels.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Steel and Brass Campaign Style Tray Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This elegant vintage butler tray table features a removable glass top tray with a brass-toned metal
Category
Mid-20th Century French Campaign Tray Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Serving trolley (bar) by Cesare Lacca, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Genève, GE
trays and a metal structure, gold and black. The casters work very well, they are very chic. We find
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
Wood and Glass Serving Trolley for Coja, the Netherlands 1960's
By Coja Culemborg
Located in Steenwijk, NL
(wrongly) assigned to Pastoe. It has a solid black lacquered wooden frame with 2 removable glass trays with
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
Serving Tray Brass Faux Bamboo & Black Laminate by Maison Bagues, France 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing serving Tray in faux bamboo effect brass and black laminate attributed to Maison
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.38 in W 16.74 in D 9.85 in
20th Century French Silver Plated Serving Tray Gallia by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Sofia, BG
Large serving tray made in silver plate metal by French manufacturer CHRISTOFLE model Galia.
Very
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Mid-20th Century French Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Couroc Bird Design Barware Serving Tray
By The Couroc Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Couroc of Monterey California cat design barware serving tray.
A mid century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Mid Century Kyes Moire Glaze Brass and Enamel Tray, Black, 1960s
By Kyes Company
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Vintage Kyes Moire serving tray. Handmade in Southern California. Composed of hammered metal with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 0.5 in W 19.25 in D 10.75 in
Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite and brass in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.19 in W 15.95 in D 12.6 in
MCM Brass "Bear and Bull" Stock Market Serving Tray by Woodmet
By Woodmet
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find MCM brass "Bear and Bull" stock market serving tray by Woodmet of England, circa 1970s
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Midcentury Round Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury round serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and brass in the style
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large serving tray in faux tortoiseshell and brass with handles in the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 2.96 in W 30.12 in D 15.95 in
Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large octagonal serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell effect Lucite and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.19 in W 20.87 in D 16.15 in
French Painted Mustard and Black Tole Tray
Located in Bradenton, FL
decorated with hand painted flower and vine motifs with bird on branches. The serving tray is in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Oval Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.97 in W 23.04 in D 13.39 in
Oval Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.97 in W 23.04 in D 13.39 in
Midcentury Serving Tray Acrylic Marble Effect and Chrome by Janetti, Italy 1970s
By Janetti
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in acrylic green marble effect and chrome by Janetti of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 1.78 in W 20.87 in D 6.3 in
Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing large rectangular serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell effect Lucite and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.19 in W 22.25 in D 18.31 in
Pair of Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Dior Home Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury pair of wonderful octagonal serving tray or centerpiece in faux tortoiseshell lucite and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.19 in W 17.13 in D 17.13 in
Serving Tray in Bronzed Lucite and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Lucite and nickel serving tray designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones.
The tray
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
1960s Vintage Couroc of Monterey Black Tray Featuring the Wells Fargo Stagecoach
By The Couroc Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stagecoach.
Dimensions: Large 18” x 12.5”.
A unique and charming black serving tray from the Mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Resin, Wood
H 1 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
Geraldo de Barros bar cart Unilabor Brazil 1955
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
makes this a playful design. You can also take the trays off for serving. The upper section of the metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal
Couroc of Monterey Heritage Classic Golf Tray
By The Couroc Company
Located in Charleston, SC
detailed lighthouses, and so much more. With these vintage mid-century trays, one is never enough. As the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Bodil Kjaer Serving Cart For Cassina
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
black MDF.
Wheels
· In metal painted matte black with
black rubber tread.
Optional accessories
· In
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
Large 19th Century Black Tole Metal Oval Serving Tray with Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Unbeatable age and patina on this black painted and gilt on oval tray. The tray features leaves in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Barware
Materials
Metal
Bodil Kjaer Serving Cart Accessories For Cassina
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelves
· In brushed stainless-steel sheet
bonded to black MDF.
Wheels
· In metal painted matte black
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjaer Serving Cart Accessories For Cassina
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelves
· In brushed stainless-steel sheet
bonded to black MDF.
Wheels
· In metal painted matte black
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjaer Serving Cart Accessories For Cassina
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
shelves
· In brushed stainless-steel sheet
bonded to black MDF.
Wheels
· In metal painted matte black
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
Pair 1970s French Lucite Trays with Brass Handles, Transparent Brown &Gold
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
vanity tray set, mid-century lucite home accessories.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
H 1.19 in W 21.66 in D 16.15 in
Pair 1970s French Lucite Trays with Brass Handles, Transparent Brown &Gold
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
vanity tray set, mid-century lucite home accessories.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
H 1.19 in W 21.66 in D 16.15 in
Mid 20th Century Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray, Inlaid Stone & Metal Masks
By The Couroc Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage drinks or serving tray made by Couroc of Monterey, CA. Made of phenolic resin, these trays
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
H 0.75 in W 15.25 in D 10.25 in
Mathieu Mategot Black Perforated Metal Serving Tray with Rolled Edge Frame
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mathieu Mategot black perforated sheet metal serving tray with rounded rolled edged frame. In
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 1.25 in W 21.5 in D 13.625 in
Round Serving Cart Tray in Teak and Black Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Serving cart tray composed of two removable teak shelves and metal structure painted black which
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular serving tray in tortoiseshell-effect lucite with brass handles designed by Guzzini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in W 23.23 in D 13.59 in
Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century round tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This fantastic serving
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in Dm 15.75 in
1970s Serving Tray Bar Cart Trolley in Formica and Metal Black and Red Brown
Located in Rome, IT
Black and red brown serving bar cart or trolley in formica and metal with double tray.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 18.9 in
Round Connecticut Tourist Mountain-laurel Tin Serving Tray in Black and Cream
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful round metal Connecticut serving tray decorated with a hand-painted Mountain Laurel and
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Barware
Materials
Metal, Tin
Mid-Century Christian Dior Lucite and Metal Tray - 1970s Designer Piece, France
Located in Manzano, IT
Mid-Century Christian Dior Lucite and Metal Tray - 1970s Designer Piece, France
This stunning
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Vintage 1970s Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Black Painted Metal by Mascagni
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Aci Castello, IT
serving tray features a sleek and minimalist design characteristic of the era, with a black-painted metal
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Couroc Floral Design Barware Serving Tray
By The Couroc Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Mid-Century Modern serving tray by Couroc of Monterey California floral design barware.
A mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bakelite
Serving Tray Lucite Tortoiseshell & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
1970s Rectangular serving tray centerpiece in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and chrome borders in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 0.99 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Plexiglass Italian Serving Tray after Willy Rizzo 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
plexiglass and lucite serving tray or platter that will amaze your guests.
This serving piece has a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
H 12.8 in W 16.74 in D 1.19 in
Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior, Team Guzzini, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 2.76 in W 15.95 in D 15.95 in
Couroc Roadrunner Bird Design Barware Vintage Serving Tray Circa 1960
By The Couroc Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Mid-Century Modern Couroc of Monterey California roadrunner bird design barware serving tray
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bakelite
19th Century Chinoserie Tray
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large serving tray in metal. Golden hand-painted chinoserie details on black colored metal
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Round Centerpiece Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing round serving tray / centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite with and border brass in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in Dm 19.69 in
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Christian Dior home production.
An iconic chrome-framed tortoiseshell lucite serving tray or platter that
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 12.6 in W 16.93 in D 1.38 in
Guzzini Tortoiseshell Lucite and Gold Plate Barware Serving Tray, circa 1970
By Rede Guzzini, Team Guzzini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Rede Guzzini designed this elegant Mid-Century barware serving tray, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
H 1.57 in W 12 in D 12 in
Italian Midcentury Serving Bar Cart or Trolley with Teak Trays, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Classic serving cart, bar or trolley from the Italian mid-century, 1970s of great quality.
The base
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Swedish Teak Bar Cart With Serving Trays - Set of 3
Located in west palm beach, FL
to complement Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian, and bohemian interiors. Whether used as a serving
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Teak
Italian Serving Bar Cart with Bottle Holder, Wood, Metal and Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Mid-Century serving bar cart with oak wood removable trays. This unique piece was produced
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 34.65 in W 37.01 in D 17.33 in
Mid-century Modern Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Appetizer Fish Kebab Dishes and Tray
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Ceramic Appetizer Fish Kebab Dishes and Serving Tray,
1960s
There are four
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Aluminum
H 1.25 in W 19 in D 5.75 in
Circular Black Tray Platter Couroc of Monterey California, 1960s
By The Couroc Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Couroc of Monterey California bird design barware serving black round tray.
A vintage mid century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bakelite
Italian Black Wood and Brass Serving Bar Cart, Parisi for De Baggis, 1950s
By Angelo De Baggis, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
its original metal wheels.
An iconic bar cart, perfect for enhancing a Mid-Century living room
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 25.2 in W 28.35 in D 17.72 in
Serving Bar Cart in Wood and Metal by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy, 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century serving bar / tea cart in wood and black painted metal with Two Trays by Ico Parisi for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 in
Large Vintage Couroc Inlayed Brass and Stone Tray with swan
By The Couroc Company
Located in Charleston, SC
MidCentury Couroc of Monterey large serving tray featuring the iconic Boston Swan Boats, created exclusively
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Reading Table with Magazine Rack, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-Century Modern Reading Table with Magazine Rack, 1950s, France. This elegant French mid
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
1960s White Bar Cart / Tea Trolley with Wicker Basket and Removable Tray
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Cork, IE
mid 1960's. The simple lines and black and white color scheme along with the reed basket make this bar
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
H 24.02 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
Italian Mid-Century Rounded Cart by Siva Poggibonsi with a De Stijl decoration
By (After) Theo van Doesburg, Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Roma, IT
A rare and unique mid-century modern serving trolley bar cart, you will not find another one like
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian De Stijl Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Iron
H 29.93 in Dm 20.87 in
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Mid Century Black Metal Serving Tray For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century black metal serving tray you’re looking for. Each mid century black metal serving tray for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and lucite. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century black metal serving tray — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century black metal serving tray made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century black metal serving tray that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fornasetti, Guzzini and Piero Fornasetti produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Black Metal Serving Tray?
A mid century black metal serving tray can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $906, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $3,000.
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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