Continuing on from my previous post, I'm exploring some of the iconic furniture styles that were designed mid century and still are sought for contemporary decor. Here are 10 of my favourites.
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair
The beautiful Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll in 1948, is available in many vivid colours. This green is perfect with the pale floors and gray walls.
The Eames Molded Plywood Chair
Amoroso Design
Time Magazine called The Eames Molded Plywood Chair "the best design of the 20th century" and it continues to be a staple into the 21 century. It was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946 for Herman Miller.
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chair
Arne Jacobsen designed this chair in 1955. The curves move your eyes in a restful rhythm and there is such softness to the overall look. I love the colour of these particular chairs and the shape has always appealed to me.
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen designed the egg chair in 1958 for the Radisson Royal Hotel. I visited Prague this past summer and this was the style of chair in one of the lounges. They are super comfortable.
George Nelson Platform Bench
The George Nelson Platform Bench manufactured by Herman Miller
You see the George Nelson Platform Bench quite frequently in trade magazines . It is very versatile and works equally well as a coffee table or a bench. Place it in a hallway, at the end of your bed, in an entrance where space is at a premium. or in a living room.
Florence Knoll Lounge Settee |
Lucy Interior Design
Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table
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This beautiful, white Florence Knoll Lounge Settee fits perfectly in this tiny space. The straight lines, tubted back and seat provide all t he detail that is needed to see why this is a highly popular design in the 21 century.
Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table
Isamu Noguchi tables are widely available and relatively affordable. They were in constant production from 1947 until 1973, and then returned to production in 1984, and are still available. Because of its rounded triangular shape it works well with one edge parallel to a sofa and the the other two edges facing two chairs on angles. I have also seen it used to great effect with a sectional sofa and a chair arrangement.
Wegner Wishbone Chair
Have you ever seen The Wishbone Chair in anyone's home? It is i probably the most popular Hans J. Wegner chair because its rounded style fits with so many other different styles of furniture. . This designer began his career as a cabinetmaker and then spent time as a furniture designer with Arne Jacobsen's architectural practice. The Nelson Pendant light is another iconic mid century design.
Nelson Bubble Light
Urban Homes
The first Nelson Bubble Light was designed by George Nelson in 1947. They are hanging shades comprised of sculptural wire skeletons covered in translucent plastic. There are a variety of forms including: the Propeller, the Cigar, the Crisscross, the Ball, the Saucer, the Apple, the Pear, and the Lantern which are still in production today.
.Cherner Armchair Side Chair
Rachel Reider Interiors
Do you have a favourite?
Norman Cherner designed this beautifully curved chair in 1958 and it went out of production in the 70'd. His sons started producing them again in 1999.
Do you have a favourite?
