Classic High Back A.A. Patijn Sofa with Original Mohair
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century A.A. Patijn sofa with original mohair upholstery and walnut frame.
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Classic High Back A.A. Patijn Sofa with Original Mohair
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century A.A. Patijn sofa with original mohair upholstery and walnut frame.
Mohair, Walnut
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Walnut Mid-Century Modern Stool by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern stool. Design by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Dutch Cabinet by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra, 1950's
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Dutch walnut cabinet, designed by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure in the 50’s. This high quality cabinet is composed by 2 modules.
Brass
Mid-Century Wooden Coffee Table by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A striking wooden coffee table designed by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure in the 1950s, most likely part of the Poly Z series.
Wood
Mid-Century Walnut Cabinet and Sideboard by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra, 1950's
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful walnut cabinet or sideboard, designed by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure in the 50’s. This high quality Dutch cabinet is made with the best materials, it is composed by ...
Brass
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Poly-Z Desk by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Poly-Z desk by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure features a floating top with generously rounded corners, raised above dual pedestal cabinets on brass cylindrical posts.
Brass
Mid century modern A.A. Patijn Walnut Sideboard
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Madrid, ES
Walnut siseboard with brass details designed by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure. Nederlands, 1950s. Magnificent restored condition.
Brass
1950’s A.A. Patijn Dining Room Chairs Set
By Zijlstra, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four dining room chairs by the Dutch designer A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure made in Cherry Wood and upholstery.
Upholstery, Cherry
Coffee table by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Schagen, NL
Elegant Classic style coffee table from the Poly Z series, designed by Abraham Patijn for Zijlstra Joure in ca. the 1950s. Organic shaped frame in Walnut and walnut veneer.
Wood
Unavailable
H 37.8 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
2 Dining Chairs designed by A. A. Patijn for Zijlstra Furniture, The Netherlands
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Set of two dining chairs designed by Abraham A. Patijn for Zijlstra Furniture in the Netherlands.
Wood
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 25.99 in D 32.29 in
Classic set of Chairs in Walnut and Velvet by A.A.Patijn Art Deco, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
This set, with a high back 'Men's' model and the lower 'Ladies' model was designed by Dutch furniture designers Abraham Patijn during the 1950s. We have the matching sofa in stock, s...
Velvet, Walnut
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Set of Four Abraham A. Patijn Dining Chairs for Zijlstra Furniture, 1960s
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs designed by Abraham A. Patijn for Zijlstra Furniture in the Netherlands.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 17.33 in W 18.51 in D 47.25 in
Modernist Coffee Table in Mahogany and Brass Poly-Z Series Art Deco A.Patijn
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Patijn was a Dutch architect and designer (1922-1985) and committed to bring modern design to a wider audience.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 20.08 in
Modernist Sideboard by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure, the Netherlands, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in The Hague, NL
A. A. Patijn loved the combination of combining Classic form with a modern style.
Brass
Pair of adjustable stools by A.A Patijn
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of stools by A.A Patijn. They are adjustable in many positions.
Metal
1950s, Beautiful Mahogany Sideboard by A.A. Patijn
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful sideboard designed by A.A. Patijn. This cabinet is made of mahogany wood. The sideboard is in excellent condition.
Mahogany
Dutch Sideboard in Walnut by A.A. Patijn
By Fristho, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Dronten, NL
Sideboard in European walnut designed by the Dutch designer A. A. Patijn for Fristho. The doors and drawers have refined brass handles; the legs have height adjustable brass feet.
Brass
A A Patijn Curved Dressing Table, 1950s, Holland
By Zijlstra, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this vanity by A A Patijn for Zijlstra Joure Holland 1950s All these curves . very nice warm Nutwood color .Two curved anti dust drawers beautiful bronze handles.
Nutwood
Sweet Bedroom Set by A.A. Patijn, The Netherlands, 1950's
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A.A. Patijn combined classic and modern in the '50s and was at that time already high-priced and could only be afforded by higher income households.
Sycamore, Upholstery
Poly-Z Desk by A. A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century office desk designed by A. A. Patijn for Zijlstra in the Frisian Joure in the 1950s.
Brass
A A Patijn Curved Vanity and stool Zijlstra Joure Holland
By Zijlstra, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this vanity. Design by Abraham A Patijn. For Zijlstra Joure Holland 1950s. A A Patijn Architect and Designer.
Nutwood
Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables by A. A. Patijn for Zijlstra
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Walnut Mid-Century Modern nesting tables by A. A. Patijn for Zijlstra. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Walnut
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H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Desk by A. A. Patijn for Poly-Z, 1960s
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern desk by A. A. Patijn for Poly-Z, 1960s. Walnut with solid brass feet and handles.
Brass
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H 18.12 in W 35.04 in D 17.33 in
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Flat Screen Credenza by A.A.Patijn for Poly-Z
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish walnut Mid-Century Modern flat screen credenza by A.A. Patijn for Poly-Z, 1960s. Solid brass feet. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, ...
Brass
Sideboard by A.A. Patijn in Walnut for Poly-Z, Netherlands
By Abraham A. Patijn, Poly-Z
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large sideboard by A.A. Patijn for Poly-Z, Netherlands. Made of European walnut with rounded corners and brass details.
Brass
A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Meubelen Desk in Walnut and Brass
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Waalwijk, NL
A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Meubelen, desk, walnut, brass, the Netherlands, 1950s Rare desk by Abraham Patijn for Dutch manufacturer Zijlstra Meubelen.
Brass
A A Patijn Commode 1950s Holland
By Zijlstra, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Den Haag, NL
Abraham A Patijn for Zijlstra Joure Holland 1950s very nice curved 2 piece commode.
Nutwood
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H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 18.9 in
Sideboard in Mahogany by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure, Netherlands, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This design is very typical for A.A. Patijn. The 'dust-free' drawers for easy cleaning and the round shapes and sides are often seen in his designs.
Brass
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H 14.375 in W 39.25 in D 39.25 in
Mid-Century A.A. Patijn Square Teak Coffee Table with Self Leveling Brass Feet
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sophisticated Mid-Century teak coffee table by Dutch designer A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Meubelen, manufactured in the 1960's.
Brass
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H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 17.33 in
'Poly-Z' Sideboard by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure, the Netherlands, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This design, from the Poly-Z series, is very typical for A.A. Patijn. The round shapes and sides are often seen in his designs.
Brass
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H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 17.33 in
'Poly-Z' sideboard by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure, The Netherlands, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This design, from the Poly-Z serie, is very typical for A.A. Patijn. The round shapes and sides are often seen in his designs.
Brass
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H 61 in W 50.5 in D 12.25 in
Mid-Century Dressing Table Vanity with Mirror by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra, Holla
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1950s vanity or dressing table by influential Dutch mid-century designer A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra, a leading voice in the Dutch design landscape of the post-war years.
Brass
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H 29.53 in W 57.29 in D 29.73 in
Stylish Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Desk by a.a.Patijn for Poly-Z 1960s
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish Mid-Century Modern floating top desk by A.A.Patijn for Poly-Z 1960s. The original plastic top has been repaint with red paint.
Brass
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H 57.68 in W 57.09 in D 14.57 in
Mid-Century Modern Dressing Table or Vanity by A.A Patijn for Zijlstra, 1960s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern dressing table or vanity. Design by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Brass
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H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 17.52 in
Mid-Century Modern Poly-Z Credenza or Sideboard by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern Poly-Z credenza or sideboard. Design by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
Brass
Coffee Table with Y-Frame by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Oirlo, LI
This table is a design by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure. This model is in the Gio Ponti style and is therefore real craftsmanship.
Brass
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H 29.5 in W 56.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century Poly-Z Desk by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra, Mahogany, Brass
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poly-Z desk by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure demonstrates sophisticated Dutch engineering through its floating top construction.
Metal, Brass
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H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
'Poly-Z' Sideboard by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure, The Netherlands 1950's
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This design, from the Poly-Z series, is very typical for A.A. Patijn. The round shapes and sides are often seen in his designs.
Brass
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H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Desk by A.A.Patijn for Poly-Z, 1960s
By Poly-Z, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern floating top desk by A.A.Patijn for Poly-Z. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Brass
A.A. Patijn Ladies Desk Zijlstra Meubelen, Holland, 1950
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice kidney shaped ladies desk designed by A.A Patij and manufactured by Zijlstra's Meubelen, Holland, 1950. This desk was made of walnut wood and has some brass details, the fe...
Brass
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H 31.7 in W 88.19 in D 17.72 in
50's Modern Classic Credenza Walnut & Brass A.A. Patijn Fristho The Netherlands
By Fristho
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A top quality 50's credenza by Dutch cabinetmaker Fristho. Design by A.A. Patijn The mix of modern and classic elements combined with the use of high quality materials like wal...
Walnut, Birch
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H 37 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Set of Six Decorative High Back Dining Chairs by A.A. Patijn, 1960, Netherlands
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful formal dining chair with new Indigo upholstery. Two sets of six available. One set is teak, the second set is pecan. Very similar, hardly noticeable difference, could be a ...
Upholstery, Wood
Abraham Patijn Walnut and Brass Sideboard, circa 1950
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful sideboard by A.A. Patijn in walnut and brass feet and handles. The sideboard can be slightly adjusted in height by turning the feet.
Brass
Abraham A. Patijn Dressing Table, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wonderful and rare dressing table. Design by A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure Holland 1950s well now for his curved furniture.
Nutwood
Abraham A Patijn single Bed for Zijlstra 1950s Holland
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb and unique I persons bed .Design by Architect Abraham A Patijn . 1950s Produced by Zijlstra Joure Holland well now by its curved furniture .
Chestnut
Abraham A Patijn Poly-Z Dining room set in Walnut, The Netherlands, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Den Haag, NL
Abraham A Patijn Poly-Z Dining room set, The Netherlands 1950s.
Walnut
Side Table by A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure, 1950s
By Zijlstra, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in The Hague, NL
This is a beautiful vintage organic shaped wooden coffee table. It has nice elegant round element's in the base and a refinished table top. The table is in a very good condition with...
Walnut
Abraham A. Patijn Executive Desk Poly Z Serie 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wonderful dark Walnut executive office desk. From the wanted Poly Z serie looks like the top is Floating. Brass handles and feet. On the left Three anti dusk drawers, and the origina...
Walnut
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H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 18.9 in
Art Deco Sidetable of Mahogany Design by a.Patijn by Zijlstra Joure
By Zijlstra, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Oirlo, LI
Art Deco sidetable of Mahogany design by A.Patijn by Zijlstra Joure An art deco side table from the 1950s by Abraham Patijn for Zijlstra.
Brass
vintage bookcase cupboard 60s Patin
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage bookcase cupboard 60s Patin period 60's design A.A. Patin The Netherlands condition good light signs of use missing veneer strips on the undersides of planks; size...
Teak
vintage sideboard sideboard 60s Patin
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage sideboard sideboard 60s Patin period 60's design A.A. Patin The Netherlands condition good light signs of use key missing; door lock defective due to broken key; ...
Brass
A. A Patijn Bookcase Poly-Z
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Den Haag, NL
Three shelves. Design A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure Holland. Poly -Z serie 1950s.
Nutwood
Wall-Mounted Drop-Front Desk by A.A. Patijn
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Dronten, NL
Dutch modern wall-mounted cabinet in European walnut designed by A.A. Patijn. Drop down desk with original key opens to a writing surface and compartments with glass shelves and a s...
Glass, Walnut
A.A. Patijn Large Sideboard in Walnut and Burl Wood
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Most cabinets of A.A. Patijn have rounded sides. The ridge on the top is another signature of Patijn.
Walnut, Burl
A A Patijn Walnut Veneer Vanity for Zijlstra Holland, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare walnut Mid-Century Modern vanity or dressing table by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra. With solid brass feet and details that gives this peace its special character.
Walnut
A.A. Patijn Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nightstands, 1960s
By Zijlstra, Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or bedside tables. Design by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Walnut
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Vitrine by A. A. Patijn for Poly-Z
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning walnut Mid-Century Modern vitrine by A. A. Patijn for Poly-Z. Original glass sliding doors.
Brass
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H 50.79 in W 61.03 in D 12.6 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Vanity or Dressing Table by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare walnut Mid-Century Modern vanity or dressing table by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra. With solid brass feet and original mirrors.
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
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H 29.14 in W 125.2 in D 17.33 in
Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by A.A.Patijn for Poly-Z, 1960s
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extra large walnut Mid-Century Modern sideboard by A.A.Patijn for Poly-Z 1960s. Original brass handles on the doors.
Brass
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H 72.45 in W 69.69 in D 17.72 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Poly-Z Book Case by A. A. Patijn for Zijlstra
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare walnut Mid-Century Modern bookcase by A. A. Patijn for Zijlstra. The open section can be taken apart.
Brass
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H 32.75 in W 83.5 in D 19.75 in
Art Deco A.A. Patijn Attributed Sideboard or Credenza, Curved Sides
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Credenza attributed to A.A. Patijn displays the refined geometric sensibility of Dutch Art Deco design from the early period.
Brass
Mid-Century Dressing Table Vanity with Mirror by A.A. Patijn
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patijn worked freelance for the company but gave them their biggest success with the famed Poly-Z line in the 1950s.
Brass
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H 22.05 in W 27.96 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure, 1950s
By Abraham A. Patijn, Zijlstra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern magazine rack. Design by A.A. Patijn for Zijlstra Joure. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
Plastic, Walnut
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
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.