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Mid-Century Modern American Designer Black Lacquer Cabinets / Nightstands, Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern American designer black lacquer cabinets / nightstands, brass.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 34.25 in W 41.5 in D 19.5 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstand or Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern black lacquered side table or nightstand
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 22.25 in W 21.75 in D 26 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency nightstands
By John Widdicomb
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.75 in W 25 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands
By John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.75 in W 25 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands
By John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 25 in D 18 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Nightstands
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style three-drawer bedside
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24.63 in W 25 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood & Black Lacquer Nightstands C1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Lacquer nightstands
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood, Paint, Oak, Lacquer
H 23.5 in W 26.5 in D 18 in
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By John Van
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 28.25 in W 21 in D 19 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Black Lacquer and Brass Nightstands
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin mid century black lacquer and brass nightstands - pair
Each
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 26 in W 32 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Chests, Black Lacquer, Brass, USA, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern, Chests of Drawers, Black Lacquer, Brass, USA, 1990s
Pair of sleek clean mid
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
Mid century Paul McCobb 2-Drawer #1503 Nightstands Black Lacquer T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Black T pull knobs. Refinished in black lacquer. Very modern designed pair of nightstands with Iron Base
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Steel
Pair of Minimalist Black Lacquer Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Funky pair of piano lacquer and maple side tables combining minimalist, modernist, and Asian design
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Maple
Pair of American of Martinsville Lacquered Nightstands, Mid-Century Modern
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of American of Martinsville black lacquered nightstands with round white ceramic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Pair Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Nightstands, Lacquer, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Nightstands, Lacquer, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Gorgeous pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
H 32.5 in W 40 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Chinoiserie Style Asian Modern Lacquered Nightstands, Mid-Century
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Asian Modern chinoiserie style nightstands. These Mid-Century stands are in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Henredon Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Nightstands, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands
By Henredon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22.75 in W 22 in D 18 in
Henredon Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Nightstands, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands
By Henredon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 25.5 in W 19 in D 15.25 in
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency nightstands
By T.H. Robsjohn
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 26.25 in W 18 in D 15 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern single drawer nightstands or end tables
By Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Style Black Lacquer and Gold Leaf Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Brutualist influenced sidecabinets with a high gloss black lacquer case and 22-carat gold
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Night Stands
Materials
Lacquer
Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Bedside Chests
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Henredon Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer nightstand or bedside
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22.25 in W 24 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern single drawer nightstands or end tables.
By Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern two-tier single drawer nightstands or end tables
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Aluminum
H 24.25 in W 21.13 in D 21.13 in
Harvey Probber Black Lacquered Mahogany and Brass Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Harvey Probber
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands
By Harvey Probber
USA, 1960s
Black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 26.25 in W 19 in D 14 in
Black Lacquer Three Drawers Brass Pulls Bachelor Chest Nightstand Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern ebonized mahogany three-drawer bachelor chest or extra wide large nightstand end
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany
H 21 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pair of Ebonized Mid Century Modern Nightstands
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice one drawer ring pulls nightstands or end tables.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Small Black Lacquer Cabinets Nightstands by J.C. Mahey, 1970s
By Romeo Paris, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
Glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass accents, feels crisp and luxe on this pair of small
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 26.38 in D 17.72 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Nightstands, Pair
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or side tables
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Nickel
H 24.25 in W 20 in D 20.25 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Black Lacquered Nightstands or End Tables, Refinished
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or side tables
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22 in W 20 in D 27 in
John Kapel for Glenn of California Walnut and Black Lacquered Nightstands, Pair
By John Stuart Inc., Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut and black lacquered single-drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 22.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
J.C. Mahey pair of pink black lacquer brass nightstands chests 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey, Roche Bobois
Located in Paris, IDF
These twin nightstands chest of drawers in a beautiful peach pink and black lacquer could serve in
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22.45 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Lacquered Nightstands by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of beautiful lacquered nightstands designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1587 Nightstands Black Lacquer Brass Knobs End Tables
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
drawer Planner Group Brass knobs in original black lacquer finish. Original finish great vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 19 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Michel Pigneres Black Lacquered Brass Nightstands Tables 1970s
By Michel Pigneres
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare pair of French midcentury single drawer black lacquered nightstands or end tables would
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22.84 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquer and Brass End Tables or Nightstands
By Calvin Furniture, Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables, side tables, or nightstands
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 19.13 in W 24 in D 28 in
Paul Frankl Style, Mid-Century Modern, Nighstands, Black Lacquer, Chrome, 2023
By Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Commodes / Nightstands, Paul Frankl Style, Ebony Lacquer
Pair of high
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
H 32.5 in W 39.75 in D 22.5 in
1990s Set of 2 Nightstands Walnut Stained Cherry and Black Lacquer, Roche Bobois
By Sormani, Roche Bobois
Located in Arosio, IT
Two convex and concave nightstands manufactured in the early Nineties by Sormani for Roche-Bobois
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 25.2 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Lacquered Nightstands, Refinished
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquered nightstands
By Merton Gershun for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
H 20.25 in W 22.25 in D 18 in
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Nightstands: Timeless Elegance Meets Function
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with this stunning pair of mid-century modern nightstands from the 1970s, a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Metal, Steel
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H 22 in W 24 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Nightstand Bedside Table Minimal Pattern Black Wood 3 Drawers
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
drawers resting on four legs of wooden spheres. The exceptional geometric design of this modern nightstand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
H 23.63 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Mid Century Nightstands with Chrome Drawer Pulls
Located in Asheville, NC
chrome drawer pulls. The dark black lacquer top and sides lend a touch of elegance to these versatile
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Italian Luciano Frigerio Plum Lacquered Brass Nightstands Tables, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare pair of Italian midcentury plum prune lacquered nightstands would be stunning in any
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or bedside tables.
Striking Italian design
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Nighstands, Ebony Lacquer, Chrome
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Nightstands, Black Lacquer, Chrome
John Stuart Paul Frankl
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Chrome
H 24 in W 24 in D 17 in
Two Ash Mid-Century Modern Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or bedside tables.
Striking Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Renzo Retulli Style Chests / Commodes / Nightstands
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Renzo Retulli Style Chests / Commodes / Nightstands
Pair of Mid-Century
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 40 in D 20 in
White Lacquer, Walnut and Brass Mid-Century Cabinet
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Miami, FL
A solid walnut off-white lacquered Mid-Century Modern small credenza or oversized night stand made
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maple Tree Nightstands Pair Duo 1970s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage maple tree nightstands or small chests pair duo set of two, 1970s Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Maple, Plywood
H 18.51 in W 20.48 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cabinets, Chests, Nightstands, Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cabinets, chests, nightstands, karl springer Style
Pair of Nightstands
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 32 in W 53.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables / Nightstands by Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in New York, NY
round storage chamber is revealed. Each table is lacquered matte black and features Frigerio's signature
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
H 12.75 in W 23.25 in D 21.25 in
Pair of Black Lacquer Ebonized and Inlaid Wood Organic End Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black lacquer ebonized and inlaid wood organic end tables. Also great as nightstands.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme End Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone
Pair of Vintage Black Shagreen Nightstands/Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
lacquered solid oak interiors over an open space with an under tier. The nightstands are finished on the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Shagreen
Modern Nightstand Bedside Table Minimal Nightstand abstract Print Black & White
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
or mid-century modern bedroom. Its dynamic and cubist silhouette features three drawers resting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Birdseye Maple
H 23.63 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Black Lacquer Ebonized and Inlaid Wood Organic End Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black lacquer ebonized and inlaid wood organic end tables. Also great as nightstands.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme End Tables
Materials
Abalone, Hardwood, Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb Single Drawer #1500 Nightstands Black T Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of Paul McCobb planner group #1500 maple nightstands end tables single drawer. Black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Steel
H 22.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer nightstands
By Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Paul Frankl Mid Century Modern John Stuart Bedroom Set, Ebony Lacquer Refinished
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Frankl Mid Century Modern John Stuart Bedroom Set, Ebony Lacquer Refinished
One of a kind
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 72.5 in D 22.5 in
Sleek Black Italian Nightstands with Emerald Details - 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
principles of the mid-century era. Having been recently renewed with a fresh, high-quality black lacquer
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
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Mid Century Black Lacquer Nightstands For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century black lacquer nightstands available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all mid century black lacquer nightstands available were constructed with great care. We have 536 antique and vintage mid century black lacquer nightstands in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century black lacquer nightstands have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century black lacquer nightstands made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Mid century black lacquer nightstands have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Planner Group and American of Martinsville are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid Century Black Lacquer Nightstands?
Prices for mid century black lacquer nightstands start at $238 and top out at $24,500 with the average selling for $3,301.
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 legendary 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.
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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