Top 5 Mid Century Furnishings to Feature in Your Office - From Womb Chair to Tulip Table

Right now, furniture pieces like the Womb Chair from the mid century era are taking the world by storm. Yet, ask yourself this question….Has it ever truly gone out of date? Never! Mid Century furniture typically dates to the decade of the 50’s and 60’s, designers during this time blurred the lines between function and art.

On the other hand, modern furniture is identified as minimalist.Many pieces from this movement are instantly recognisable timeless classics. Both mid century and modern furniture is perfectly suited to any office design style, from industrial to luxurious to executive to relaxed to modern.

The mid century icons featured belowwere designed to beautifully complement their surroundings, while not competing with architecture. Read on...You’ll be amazed!

1. Womb Chair

Like a ‘basket full of pillows’ - this was the specific request from friend Florence Knoll to Eero Saarinen. The result? In 1946 he made her dreams come true with the enveloping Womb Chair! This groundbreaking piece broke the mold, while setting newer standards for modern furniture design.

Today, the Womb Chair not only suits residential environments. Over the years, it’s popularity has increased exponentially thanks to its adaptability.

This beauty can now be seen worldwide in office environments, breakout spaces, VIP airport lounges, Doctor’s offices, business offices, business lounges and more. Above, it’s pictured in Ideas Ltd’s Swedish design studio. Doesn't it look superb? The truly versatile Womb Chair suits multiple environments!

2. Barcelona Chair

The Barelona Chair is probably one of the most recognisable pieces of furniture from the mid century era. Mies van der Rohes’ less is more approach to furniture design is highly reflected in this chair. Effortlessly elegant and classic.

In the past it was more associated in reception areas and lobbies of high-end office environments, now we’re seeing it in informal settings, looking equally superb.

3. Egg Chair

Created by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958, the Egg Chair is a forever classic. Jacobsen designed this sculptural chair specifically for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen.This chair has been in production ever since it was designed and the process has stayed the same to this day.

Being so versatile, the Egg Chair is commonly seen in many residences and offices, as well as informal and formal settings.

4. Bertoia Side Chair

Harry Bertoia designed his collection in the 1950’s. The Bertoia Collection is instantly recognisable and iconic. It consists of a side chair, bar stool, bench and the Diamond Chair.

The Bertoia Side Chair is often seen in office settingssimilar to the Checkout.com offices above.Bertoia spoke about the piece as, “mainly made of air, like sculpture, space passes right through them.”

5. Tulip Table

Another masterpiece by mid century mastermind Saarinen designed in 1957, the Tulip Table. In fact, Eero Saarinen vowed to address the “ugly, confusing, unrestful world” he observed underneath dining tables - the so-called “slum of legs.”

A five-year design research led him to the revolutionary Pedestal Collection, including the Tulip Table, that’s the most recognized table of the modern era. It can now be seen in modern offices worldwide! Pictured above, you can see the elegant Tulip Table featured in Mediabrands' Toronto Office.

We hope this info truly inspires you. Which of these mid century furniture pieces is your favorite? Ours is Saarienen’s Womb Chair! Being specifically designed to enable comfort and relaxation, this wool wrapped beauty obviously works great in lounge and office settings.

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