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Lounge Chair in the Style of Edward J Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Midcentury tuxedo chair in the manner of Edward J Wormley. Wood legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Club Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar club chair with older re-upholstery on thick tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Green Leather Top Game Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
on four square wooden legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company Square Wooden Game Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
sabre legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Wood
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Wooden Wedge Top Pedestal Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
concealed within. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Beige Upholstered Fluted Leg Lounge Armchair
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
small skirt concealing four fluted legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Walnut Chifferobe / Dressing Cabinet
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
opens upward to reveal a concealed mirror and a beige painted interior. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mirror, Walnut
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Wood and Brass Tube Writing Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
base. (Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Edward J. Wormley Janus Lounge Chairs for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Wayne, NJ
A set of 2 Edward J. Wormley Janus lounge chairs for Dunbar.
If you are in the New Jersey , New
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 6 Edward J Wormley Gray Fabric Upholstered Dining Side Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
seats, resting on four walnut square tapered legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY)(PRICED AS SET).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Rose Pink Fabric Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
removable seat cushions and four removable back cushions. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Vinyl Leopard Print Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
removable seat cushions, resting on three sets of square walnut legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Wood
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'in Clover' Tufted Black Leather Office Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
. (Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture CO.)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Crushed Gold Velour and Walnut Lounge Armchair
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
walnut legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'in Clover' Tufted Gray Leather Office Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE CO.)(Similar pieces: DUF0412, DUF0413)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar High Back Taupe Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
ottoman skirts concealing short brass legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)(PRICED AS SET)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Blue Diamond Patterned Lounge Armchair and Ottoman
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
legs ending in brass ball casters.(EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)(PRICED AS SET)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 27.5 in W 26 in D 29 in
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Red Upholstered Swivel Lounge Chair and Footstool
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
antimacassars, each resting on wood and brass swiveling pedestal bases. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 42 in W 30 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern “Precedent” Cabinet by Edward J. Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
interior decors. Enjoy! :)
Designer: Edward J. Wormley
Manufacturer: Drexel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'In Clover' Tufted Red Leather Rolling Office Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE CO.)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 34 in W 33.5 in D 32 in
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar / Janus Japanese Wood Block, Walnut, and Rosewood
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
additional four cabinets with adjustable shelves and three drawers. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR / JANUS).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood, Wood, Walnut
H 77.5 in W 65.5 in D 20 in
Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Asian Hardware
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar cabinet with brass Asian hardware. All original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward J. Wormley Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1950s for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward J. Wormley lounge chair and ottoman for Dunbar circa 1950s on solid brass castors. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Circular Blond Maple Two-Tier End / Side T
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
concealed within. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Maple, Wood
Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Armchairs for Dunbar in Dark Expresso x 2
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Neoclassical Style occasional arm chairs for Dunbar model No
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.75 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Edward J. Wormley Leather Top & Brass Coffee Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward J. Wormley Leather Top & Brass Coffee Table for Dunbar
Introducing the Edward J. Wormley
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Executive Walnut Desk by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful mid-century executive walnut desk designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Slate Top and Walnut Drop Leaf Serving Trolley
Located in New York, NY
casters. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Stone
Impressive 1950s Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Large Dark Mahogany Dining Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
This is want I believe to be a rare Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar dining table, circa 1950, from one
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.63 in W 70.19 in D 42.19 in
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Tufted Lounge Chair for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by American furniture designer, Edward J. Wormley, for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Tufted Lounge Chair for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by American furniture designer, Edward J. Wormley, for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Edward J. Wormley Model 5272A Dresser with Brass Taper Legs for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful dresser designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States circa 1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley "Janus" Boucle Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
H 19 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Night Stands with Bookshelves for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 27.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Cognac Leather Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 32 in
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley "Long John" Walnut Coffee Table for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
H 11.5 in W 84 in D 19 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Maple Three-Drawer Slant Front Chest
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
pulls, resting on four tapered square wooden legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Wood
Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Riemerschmid' Black and Green Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
bright green upholstered slip seats. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)(PRICED AS SET).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Paint, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Blue Striped Upholstered Walnut Frame 'Janus'
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
walnut legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Set of 4 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Patterned Mauve Upholstered Dining Side Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE CO.)(PRICED AS SET)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Cane, and Tan Leather 'Janus' Lounge Armchair
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
angled square walnut legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
H 28 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut, Cane, and Tan Leather 'Janus' Lounge Armchair
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
angled square walnut legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)(Similar piece: DUF0410)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
H 28 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Patterned Pastel Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
tapered walnut legs. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE CO.)(PRICED AS SET)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in
Edward Wormley Black Leather Janus Lounge Chair, Model 5701, Dunbar, 1957
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
seat 'Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Corporation Berne Indiana'.
Literature:Edward J. Wormley
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Edward Wormley for Dunbar MCM Burl Wood Centre or Cocktail Round Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in Plainview, NY
Edward Wormley:
Edward J Wormley (December 31, 1907 – November 3, 1995) was an American designer of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood, Burl
vintage sofa Edward Wormley Dux sofa "New York"
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage sofa Edward Wormley Dux sofa "New York"
Rare sofa by American designer Edward J
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Two Mid-Century "Bermuda" Benches by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
decades, Edward J Wormley possessed a personal flair for embracing modern trends without a total departure
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Dunbar Wingback Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
American furniture designer for over four decades, Edward J. Wormley possessed a personal flair for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Forney, TX
Edward J Wormley, a young twenty three year old furniture designer with a fresh new perspective, to the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c. 1940s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
harmonizes with diverse settings.
Literature: Dunbar for Modern.
Edward J Wormley was a noted American
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Occasional Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Forney, TX
premier fine furnishings companies.
In 1931, destiny brought Edward J Wormley, a young twenty three
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
remarkable look.
A leading American furniture designer for over four decades, Edward J Wormley possessed a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair Janus Wing Chairs with Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
, Edward J. Wormley possessed a personal flair for embracing modern trends without a total departure from
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Four-Seat Sofa in Off-White Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar, sofa, fabric and wood, United States, circa 1970
The white
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
MCM Dunbar Coffee or End Table Square Parsons Style by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Topeka, KS
manufacturer. It is definitely sought after and sure to be your favorite new piece.
Edward J. Wormley was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Corner Bookcase Console 38"
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dayton, OH
creating fine furnishings for the home. In 1931, Edward J. Wormley joined Dunbar as a young designer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 38 in W 27 in D 27 in
Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Version 5316 for DUX, Sweden 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Utrecht, NL
", Uppsala, 1961, p 71 (wrongly attributed to Alf Svensson)
About the designer:
Edward J Wormley (December
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Scissor Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Topeka, KS
designers i.e. Bruno Mathsson and Edward J Wormley did designs for the company but it was the designs of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE-7 Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
such as Gabriella Crespi, Karl Springer, Vladimir Kagan, Edward Wormley.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak, Walnut, Leather, Cane
DUX Scandinavian Modern Teak Draw Leaf Extending Dining Table by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Topeka, KS
designers i.e., Bruno Mathsson and Edward J Wormley did designs for the company, but it was the designs of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 60 in D 42 in
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Edward J Wormley For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal edward j wormley for your home. A edward j wormley — often made from wood, mahogany and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 6193 options for an antique or vintage edward j wormley now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer edward j wormley, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A edward j wormley made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made edward j wormley over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Edward J Wormley?
A edward j wormley can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,400, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $69,500.
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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