Fully Restored 1960s Jens Risom Oval Back Walnut Library Chairs
By Gaylord Brothers, Jens Risom
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
A rare set of four fully restored vintage oval back library chairs by Jens Risom for Gaylord Brothers, produced in the United States c. 1960s.
Fabric, Walnut
1960's Danish Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Leather Oval Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner, Jens Risom, Hans Olsen, Erik Buch
Located in Burbank, CA
1960's Mid century Modern arm chair for sale. It was designed by Jens Risom, and is his oval chair. It has been professionally reupholstered in a butternut leather, and is in excelle...
Leather, Walnut
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H 34.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Oval-Back Armchairs by Jens Risom Newly Reupholstered - Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Oval-Back Armchairs by Jens Risom Newly Reupholstered in Green Woven Wool-Linen Blend Fabric - Pair Mid Century Modern Armchairs, known as "Oval-Back" designed by...
Wool, Walnut
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H 26.25 in W 23 in D 34 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Oval-Back Armchairs by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Lafayette, IN
A fantastic set of Mid-Century Modern black leather and walnut club chairs by Danish American designer Jens Risom. From the early 1960s, these chairs are in excellent vintage conditi...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
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H 29 in W 60 in D 34 in
Unusual Oval Shape Walnut Partners Extra Deep Desk Long Metal Stip Shape Pulls
By George Nelson, Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice American Mid Century Modern Half Oval near organic shape desk. Nice sharp looking stripe shape pulls.
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Oval Back Armchairs by Jens Risom, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Hamburg, PA
A sculptural pair of oval back armchairs by Jens Risom, 1960s. The chair frames are in good original condition.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Oval Back Armchairs by Jens Risom, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Hamburg, PA
A sculptural pair of oval back armchairs by Jens Risom, 1960s. The chair frames are in good original condition, however, there are some minor imperfections on arms, as shown in image...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 26.25 in W 23 in D 34 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Green Leather Oval-Back Armchairs Chair by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Lafayette, IN
A fantastic pair of Mid-Century Modern green leather and walnut club chairs by Danish American designer Jens Risom. From the 1960s, these chairs are in very nice vintage condition. C...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Jens Risom Attributed Oval Dining or Conference Table
By Jens Risom
Located in Oaks, PA
Jens Risom, attributed oval dining or conference table, unusual 9 foot oval walnut table with banded top and architectural stretcher base.
Walnut
Oval Walnut Extension Dining Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage 1960s walnut dining table by Jens Risom. Dimension (with out Leaves) is 60 x 48. With addition of each 24" leaf the table will extend to 9 foot long. Good Design with nice d...
Walnut
Vintage Oval Walnut Extension Dining Table by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
a beautiful vintage 1960's oval dining table in Walnut by Jens Risom. starts out as an oval (60 x 48), and with the addition of 2 large 24" leaves, can be extended to as large as 9' ...
Mid Century Modern Armchairs 'Oval-Back' by Jens Risom
By Finn Juhl, Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Framingham, MA
Beautiful set of oval-back armchairs in by Jens Risom designed armchairs, circa 1960s.
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
$3,800 / set
H 37.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Seven Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Spindle Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Seven sinewy curved walnut spindle-back dining chairs; 2 arm chairs and 5 side chairs, exceptionally well made (note cross-stretchers and tightness of joints, curved swan-like arms, ...
Walnut
Benny Linden Set of 4 Danish Teak Sled Leg Chairs
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hard to find set of four vintage Danish teak dining chairs designed by Benny Linden. Featuring his classic sculptural solid frames with exquisite joinery and highlighted by the unusu...
Upholstery, Teak
$1,816
H 40.56 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Armchair Made In Mahogany & Light Leather By Jacob Kjær From 1950s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair, designed by Jacob Kjær around the 1950s, is a fine example of mid-century Danish craftsmanship. The chair is constructed from high-quality mahogany wood, known for its...
Leather, Mahogany
$3,274 / set
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by the renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen around the 1960s. These exquisite chairs are crafted with rosewood frames by Scho...
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous set of four Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut dining chairs. The set consists of two armchairs and two side chairs. They have been reupholstered in a wonderful period approp...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,400 / set
H 30.75 in W 19.5 in D 19.75 in
Neils O. Moller Teak Upholstered Dining Chairs by J.L. Moller Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four sculptural teak wood framed dining chairs with upholstered seat and backs in an oatmeal toned woven fabric. Designed by Niels O. Moller known for his simple, functional...
Upholstery, Teak
$3,995 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 20.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom "Playboy" Walnut & Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Jens Risom
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
An exceptional set of six Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom “Playboy” dining chairs, dating to the 1960s. This striking collection features beautifully crafted walnut frames, elegant rec...
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Hans Wegner "The" Chair Johannes Hansen Teak Danish Patina
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic "The" chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, circa 1950s. Beautiful patina, reupholstered in cognac (orange/yellow/brown tone) leather. Thi...
Teak
$4,800
H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in
Hans J. Wegner, Armchair in Teak & Leather, "The Chair" model JH501, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
An iconic armchair in teak and leather, Model JH501, famously known as "The Chair," designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. This particular version, crafted in the 1950s by Johannes Hans...
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Ole Wanscher in Rosewood
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern conference chair by Ole Wanscher in rosewood and full grain leather. Made by cabinet maker A. J. Iversen in the 1950s.
Leather, Rosewood
Jens Risom Playboy Chair - Model C140 - Mid Century Walnut Armchair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Decatur, GA
Jens Risom Model C140 “Playboy” Armchair in Original Mustard Tweed Upholstery Model C140 “Playboy” armchair designed by Jens Risom circa 1960s. One of Risom’s most celebrated lounge...
Fabric, Walnut
$10,500 / set
H 32.25 in W 22.75 in D 22 in
Set of 6 Jens Risom Playboy Dining Chairs, Walnut, Model C140, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Hamburg, PA
Set of six Jens Risom Model C140 “Playboy” dining chairs. Includes two armchairs and four side chairs. Designed in 1958 for Jens Risom Design. Risom, Danish-born and Knoll’s first de...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,800 / set
H 34.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Set of Walnut Side Chairs by Jens Risom in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite pair of mid-century modern side hairs designed by Jens Risom, crafted circa 1960-1969. Meticulously restored, the walnut framework shines with renewed beauty, complement...
Mohair, Walnut
Pair of Walnut Armchairs by Johnson Chair Co.
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Highland, IN
These armchairs by the Johnson Chair Company have beautiful sculpted walnut frames with very striking arms. They remind us of designs by Jens Risom and Peter Wessel and have a fantas...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,739
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 28.35 in
Ole Wanscher 1960s Rosewood Senator Lounge Chair with Leather Cushions
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in London, England
Ole Wanscher - Senator Lounge Chair, c1960s The Senator series of chair, sofa and rocking chair was produced as part of Wanscher's late career collaboration of more minimal and mode...
Wool
$2,150
H 33 in W 26 in D 24 in
1950s American Modern MCM Solid Walnut & Naugahyde Armchair by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair by Gunlocke – Original Naugahyde Upholstery A rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern lounge chair by Gunlocke, beautifully crafted with scul...
Naugahyde, Walnut
$637Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$1,138 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Linen, Bouclé, Beech, Velvet
$900 / item
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Simonini Designer Bar Stool, Solid Wood, Customizable Height, Modern
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A study in proportion, softness, and structural grace. The Wing Collection is born from the pursuit of equilibrium, balancing structure and lightness, geometry and comfort, precisio...
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather
Mid-Century Big Sur Rocky Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
Dynamic seascape along rocky Big Sur beach with surf by Willard Little (American, 20th century), circa 1940. Aqua blue water, both shallow and deep, reflects the golden sunlight. Are...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$5,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 28.38 in D 31 in
Pair Of Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Chrome Lounge Chairs. This gorgeous pair of mid century modern chrome flat bar lounge chairs retain the original tags as pictured and date to ...
Chrome
$12,750
H 30 in W 36 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Summer Seascape Signed Framed Large Oil Painting
By Max Kuehne
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist Max Kuehne (1880 - 1968) seascape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood mol...
Oil, Board
Unavailable|$6,800 / set
H 34.5 in W 26 in D 21 in
Jens Risom Walnut Armchairs in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite pair of mid-century modern armchairs designed by Jens Risom, crafted circa 1960-1969. Meticulously restored, the walnut framework shines with renewed beauty, complemente...
Mohair, Walnut
$549Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 16.15 in
Spanish Landscape with Farmhouse, Oil on Canvas Board, Signed, c. 1970
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Spanish Landscape with Farmhouse Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (Barcelona, 1931–2015) Technique: Oil on canvas board Dimensions: 13 x 16.1 in Signature: Signed "R. Duran" in ...
Oil, Cardboard, Canvas
$3,299 / set
H 31 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of authentic vintage Midcentury Modern armchairs for sale. These date back to the 1960's, and have been professionally reupholstered in new fabric and foam. They have a fibergla...
Stainless Steel
$2,277
H 22.45 in W 22.45 in D 0.79 in
Champs en lumière, Colorful Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a French contemporary painter based in Normandy, France. Working primarily in oil with palette knife and brush, she builds layered surfaces through successive applic...
Oil
$1,810
H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in
Tito Agnoli wall light with two adjustable diffusers by Oluce, Italy 1950s
By Oluce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Unique 1950s Wall Lamp with Two Diffusers Designed by Tito Agnoli for Oluce This rare wall lamp, crafted from chrome and painted metal, features two adjustable diffusers mounted on ...
Metal, Aluminum
$1,237Sale Price|25% Off
H 9.85 in Dm 9.85 in
Finnish mid-century modern flushmount lamp, pohjoismainen sähkö oy
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the PSO Mid-Century Modern Flushmount Lamp, a sleek and stylish lighting option for any vintage or modern space. This impeccable Finnish design features a clean and minim...
Metal, Brass
$5,900 / set
H 24.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Murano Glass Palm Leaf Sconces, Hand-Blown Chartreuse Green, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the island of Murano; Italy; outside of Venice. Each sconce is crafted with hand-blown glass in a striking two tone “Chartreuse " green color and shaped like a p...
Brass
$2,720 / item
H 36 in W 25 in D 1.5 in
Oval brass mirror, Under The Banyan in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Oval brass mirror, Under The Banyan in brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Mirror in brass. Handmade in India. Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the ...
Brass
$790 / item
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 18 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The chairs are marked on the und...
Metal, Chrome
$2,399
H 34 in W 28 in D 29 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Refinished & Reupholstered Lounge Chair in Knoll
By Hans J. Wegner, Grete Jalk, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern lounge chair for sale. It has been professionally refinished and reupholstered in new fabric and foam. It has a solid oak frame in a walnut finish,...
Fabric, Oak
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
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ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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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