Mid Century Danish Furniture Designers
Before mid century modernism the herman miller furniture company made conventional wood based designs.
Mid century danish furniture designers. See more ideas about danish modern design makers mark danish modern. Find original vintage furniture and lighting from the most famous famous scandinavian designers. Furniture designs tend to be as simple and practical as they are beautiful. The design era known today as midcentury modern is popular for its accessibility and affordability.
On many of the most important players can be found in the danish modern article which covers denmark s richest furniture design period. Mid century modern furniture and designs have been making a strong comeback especially with the popularity of shows like mad men. Browse our unique collection of genuine scandinavian mid century modern furniture. I thought it would be fun to summarize the designers and their epic chairs because all of these designers have not only established statement looks but some have redefined exquisite architecture and interior design all together.
Born in 1926 verner panton is one of the younger danish designers active during the mid century period. And many pieces by famous mid century designers were created for mass market consumption and pricing. We have a chicagoland warehouse full of authentic mid century modern furniture art and decor from the 1950 s 1960 s and 1970 s. Everyday brands and designer collectibles.
It s no secret that mid century modern is one of the most influential design movements to date. We are bringing in new product every week and only have about half of our inventory photographed so coming to browse in person is a great way to find the newest items. We have credenzas lounge and club chairs dining. And even if decades have passed since the mid century modern renaissance the iconic style continues to reign across contemporary interiors whether in the form of statement chairs feature lighting or quirky coffee tables not that we re complaining having come up with a 1950s furniture.
Under george nelson s leadership it pioneered the mid century modern furniture design breaking from the pack. Flemming busk 1967 poul. This is a list of danish furniture designers. Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture.
Jul 20 2018 examples of signatures and maker s marks on mid century and danish modern design. Herman miller continues to be one of the most innovative furniture companies in the united states today. Best known for his chairs and seating pieces though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tables hans wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant often ebullient forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made danish modern a popular byword for stylish well made furniture in the mid 20th century. Torben bay 1975 niels bendtsen 1943 annelise bjørner 1932 per borre 1946 erik buch 1923 1972.
This concept is best summed up by charles and ray eames the best. This allowed him to create fluid forms in bright colors that were hugely popular in the.