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Rosewood Mid Century Modern Desk with Bookcase Front
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Mid Century Modern free floating desk in rosewood, probably Danish in origin, with a center
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Knoll walnut double pedestal desk. This is a gorgeous office desk, perfect for a mid century home
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern 6 Drawer Writing Desk with Lock & Key
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern writing desk features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Metal Details, Scandinavian Modern, 60s
Located in Göteborg, SE
Striking mid-century executive desk crafted in richly grained rosewood, dating to the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 27.96 in
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood Desk with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
refers to the projects of the Mid-Century Modern era.
This desk is in very good vintage condition. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 40.95 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bauhaus Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bauhaus Writing Desk, a stunning piece that seamlessly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Desk, Norway, 1960s, attributed to Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Discover the timeless elegance of this gorgeous Mid-Century desk, handcrafted in Norway during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 28.35 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Light Teak Desk 6 Drawers Top Lockable Drawers Key
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great Medium sized mid century Danish modern light teak desk with 6 drawers with wooden pulls
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
High-end freestanding executive
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk by Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
This walnut desk designed by Gio Ponti is of a very useful size and elegant design with the typical
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Hutch
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage mid century Danish modern teak and mahogany wood secretary writing desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This side desk is a mid-20th century Brazilian furniture piece designed by Sergio Rodrigues, made
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 18.12 in W 68.9 in D 31.11 in
Tyrolean Style Ornate Pine Desk or Table with Locking Drawer from Austria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, almost folkloristic, Tyrolean style desk with pine wood frame and lower locking drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 28.875 in W 55.25 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, attributed to Torbjorn Afdal
By Bruksbo
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Discover the timeless elegance of this gorgeous Mid-Century desk, handcrafted in Norway during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk, Style of Gio Ponti, c 1950s, Refinished
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern desk produced in Italy circa 1950s. Featuring black steel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
By Jean Gillon
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning closable and lockable rosewood writing desk. The piece closes completely and can be key
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Mid-Century Executive Desk with Dattilo by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Traversetolo, IT
not just functional furniture, they are the quintessential aesthetics examples of mid-century Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.52 in W 72.84 in D 34.65 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen MK Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 47 in W 38 in D 18 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Oak Secretary Desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover a timeless gem of mid-century design with this exquisite Danish Mid Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 48.88 in W 39.38 in D 18.13 in
Mid-Century Prouve Inspired Writing Desk with Compass Legs by Marko
By Jean Prouvé, Marko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve inspired writing desk by Marko. The desk has a formica top, blue compass legs and one side
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1960s Danish teak wood desk. Excellent mid century modern floating style with sculptural legs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure desk.Design by Cees Braakman for
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 28.94 in W 48.43 in D 23.63 in
Iconic Mid Century Modern Desk by Svend Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler, Norway, 1960s
By Dokka Mobler, Sven Ivar Dysthe
Located in Wrocław, Poland
finely crafted handles to the premium materials, reflects the high standards of Mid-Century Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 83.47 in D 35.44 in
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish desk, circa 1960's. Unique 5 legged design with metal pulls and a bank of drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Restored Mid-Century Modern Writers Desk in Walnut with Leather Top, USA, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
from Mid-Century Modern to Minimalism to Contemporary. With literally nothing else out there like it
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.25 in W 60.75 in D 30.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning Italian double-sided desk of the 1950s, attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa.
It’s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk Similar to the Magic Box desk. The piece closes
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Danish Desk in Teak 'Boomerang' by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
By Niels Peter Nielsen
Located in London, GB
An iconic Danish 'Boomerang' desk, designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and manufactured by Hedensted
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 35.04 in
Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk was made in Denmark in the 1960s. It was made of teak wood with contoured handles. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern AT-305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Design desk
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Danish vintage desk. A classic! This model AT-305 was
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
danish modern teak writing desk with curvilinear top
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This delicate yet modern teak desk is made from rich old growth teak and has an absolutely lovely
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Modern Martin Brattrud Braemar Mid-Back Leather Office Desk Chair
By Martin Brattrud
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Brattrud.
A marriage of mid-century forms and traditional club chair design.
Beautifully shaped and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 36 in W 24.25 in D 25 in
Mid Century Rosewood Desk Probber c 1950/60's
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Chic, architectural design desk, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950/60's. The desk features a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, rare and super-stylish Mid Century bureau secretaire desk by a top Danish designer in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 32.88 in W 37.41 in D 16.93 in
Hans Wegner for PJ Møbler Mid-Century Danish Solid Oak Desk with Pullout Drawers
By Hans J. Wegner, P.J. Møbler
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Danish (1970s) rectangular oak table desk having 4 pullout drawers with sculpted round
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 71 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Freestanding teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s
By Vald Mortensen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The desk designed by Valdemar Mortensen, produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The desk is made of teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Danish Modern Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Zagreb, HR
Model 207 desk by Arne Vodder is a well known classic of Danish Modern furniture and highly sought
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Mid-Century Modern Swedish Desk
A stunning example
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
20th Century Big Desk in Wood with Cloth-Covered Top Attributed. Ico Parisi, 60s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
," aimed at designing an entire community.
Here we have a big desk with wooden frame, brass details and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Teakwood Executive Desk Table by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This exquisite desk, so well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, stands as a testament to the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 67.33 in D 33.67 in
Vintage Classic Midcentury Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bilateral Desk
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
influenced by the craftsmanship and clear aesthetics of Danish design from the Mid-Century Modern era.
The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 29.93 in
Mid Century Boomerang Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, 1970s
By Lovig Dansk, Niels Peter Nielsen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
a lockable bar at the front. High quality materials and joinery. The desk has been completely
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 59.45 in D 35.04 in
Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Markington, GB
three drawers
Desk stands on modern cabriole beech legs, which has a simplistic design, it gently
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 38.59 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
GETAMA Manufacturer. The Solid Oak desk with Brass key lock with key on (1) drawer. (2) lower drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Walnut Desk by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
three drawers in the right module, locked with a key. The furniture has profiled handles. The desk has
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Desk By Domino Møbler
By Domino Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Danish modern teak writing desk by Domino Mobler, made in Denmark.
Very nice overall condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
20th Century Italian Rosewood Writing Desk by Osvaldo Borsani & Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian half-round writing desk with a clear glass top
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.75 in W 71 in D 33 in
Cees Braakman Boomerang Desk with Triangle Legs for Pastoe, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-century desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe with Fat Hairpin Legs, This Version has two cabinets
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 75.99 in D 28.75 in
Italian Mid Century sculptural Desk Table designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This elegant mid-century Italian design desk was designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. The piece
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Mad Men Bureau Secretaire Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley
By Robert Heritage
Located in Leicester, GB
cabinet from the 1960s. Ideal as a compact desk or a workstation. The Mid-century modern cabinet was
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 39.97 in W 36.03 in D 11.03 in
Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare "Model 250" executive desk with detached rolling filing cabinets designed by Pierre
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.5 in W 79.5 in D 39.25 in
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
marlborough legs, which were typical of mid-18th Century English furniture.
Overall, this piece is
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Modern Teak Desk Bookcase By Svend Madsen For Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid century modern teak desk by Svend Madsen for Falster. Desk has six drawers with tow locking
Category
Vintage 1970s European Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
lockable compartments at each end, giving you even more storage space. The features that this desk offers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl France and Son Rosewood Danish Mid Century Diplomat Desk FD 951
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in New York, NY
images. Iconic piece from the Golden Age of Danish Mid century Modern design, from a recognized master
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Model 58 Long Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen by FM Møbler, 1960s.
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern writing desk Model FM 58 (extra long) in teak designed by Danish architect Kai
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 33.27 in
1960's French Bureau/Secetaire Desk
Located in London, Lambeth
Excellent storage desk with 3 draws, glass top shelve and pull down table
surface. Lockable unit
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satin
Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Sycamore Drop Leaf Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage Swedish sycamore drop leaf desk, dating from the 1960’s.
This
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Bodil Kjaer rosewood chrome desk with cabinets Denmark 1960s
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in Paris, IDF
Rosewood veneer with chromed steel feet. This piece is probably the most iconic Mid-Century desk ever
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern desk with lock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century modern desk with lock — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 326 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern desk with lock now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern desk with lock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern desk with lock, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern desk with lock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Peter Løvig Nielsen and Arne Vodder produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Desk With Lock?
Prices for a mid century modern desk with lock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $265 and can go as high as $58,019, while the average can fetch as much as $3,940.
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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