MCM Legends

MCM Legends: The Ultimate Mid‑Century Designer Index

MCM Legends: The Ultimate Mid‑Century Designer Index

Explore authenticated furniture by the greats—Danish icons to American modern masters—curated and ready to ship nationwide.

Adrian Pearsall

  • Founded Craft Associates in 1952 in Pennsylvania.
  • Sculptural walnut bases and expressive ‘gondola’ silhouettes.
  • Statement pieces that define a room.
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Inspired Walnut Side Table

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Inspired Walnut Side Table

$748
Mid Century Modern Walnut Jacks Side Tables in Manner of Adrian Pearsall

Mid Century Modern Walnut Jacks Side Tables in Manner of Adrian Pearsall

$984
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Inspired Lounge Chair

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Inspired Lounge Chair

$1,979
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Inspired Glass top Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Inspired Glass top Coffee Table

$2,148
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Side Tables

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Jacks Side Tables

$2,158
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A.H. McIntosh

  • Scottish maker celebrated for teak sideboards and dining suites.
  • Known for beautifully sculpted pulls and bar cabinets.
  • Quality craftsmanship with a warm, mid‑century palette.
Mid Century Modern Teak Extendable Table by McIntosh

Mid Century Modern Teak Extendable Table by McIntosh

$889
Mid Century English Modern McIntosh Teak Flip Top Nesting Tables

Mid Century English Modern McIntosh Teak Flip Top Nesting Tables

$939
Mid Century Modern McIntosh Teak Extendable Table

Mid Century Modern McIntosh Teak Extendable Table

$989
Mid Century Modern McIntosh Teak Cabinet

Mid Century Modern McIntosh Teak Cabinet

$1,978
Mid Century English Modern Sideboard by McIntosh

Mid Century English Modern Sideboard by McIntosh

$2,978
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Paul McCobb

  • The Planner Group (1950s) set the standard for accessible American modern.
  • Known for airy silhouettes, modular storage, and iron hairpin bases.
  • His timeless forms mix easily across rooms and styles.
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Black Lacquer Three Drawer Dresser

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Black Lacquer Three Drawer Dresser

$748
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Coffee Table

$997
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Modular Cabinet

$1,849
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Eight Drawer Dresser for Calvin

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Eight Drawer Dresser for Calvin

$2,849
Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Table and Bowtie Chairs

$3,879
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Arne Vodder

  • Renowned for credenzas with wave‑fronts and colored drawer details.
  • A student of Finn Juhl with a keen eye for proportion.
  • Designed enduring teak and rosewood case goods.
Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Teak Credenza In the Manner of Arne Vodder

Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Teak Credenza In the Manner of Arne Vodder

$5,458
Mid Century Modern Arne Vodder Dining Table and Chairs

Mid Century Modern Arne Vodder Dining Table and Chairs

$8,879
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Rosewood Sideboard

Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Rosewood Sideboard

$8,974
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Knoll

  • Florence Knoll championed ‘total design’ in modern interiors.
  • Produced classics like the Saarinen, Bertoia, and Risom collections.
  • Set the standard for modern workplace design in the 20th century.
Mid Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Diamond Chair

Mid Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Diamond Chair

$1,748
Mid Century Modern Red Knoll Bertoia Bird Chair and Ottoman

Mid Century Modern Red Knoll Bertoia Bird Chair and Ottoman

$1,748
Mid Century Modern Knoll Tulip Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern Knoll Tulip Coffee Table

$3,977
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Hvidt & Mølgaard

  • Danish duo behind elegant, stackable, and lightweight designs.
  • Known for forms like the AX chair and Portex series.
  • Blended craftsmanship with early mass‑production techniques.
Mid Century Danish Modern Hvidt & Molgaard Teak Coffee Table

Mid Century Danish Modern Hvidt & Molgaard Teak Coffee Table

$2,878
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Cabinet by Hvidt & Molgaard

Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Cabinet by Hvidt & Molgaard

$3,887
Mid Century Modern Hvidt & Molgaard Teak Secretary

Mid Century Modern Hvidt & Molgaard Teak Secretary

$4,359
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Harry Bertoia

  • Sculptor‑designer behind the airy Diamond chair for Knoll.
  • Explored sound sculpture in his Sonambient works.
  • Unified metal craft with graceful, transparent forms.
Mid Century Modern Bertoia Large Diamond Chairs

Mid Century Modern Bertoia Large Diamond Chairs

$2,458
Mid Century Modern Bertoia Wire Diamond Chairs

Mid Century Modern Bertoia Wire Diamond Chairs

$2,879
Mid Century Modern Bertoia Large Wire Diamond Chairs

Mid Century Modern Bertoia Large Wire Diamond Chairs

$4,988
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Milo Baughman

  • Worked closely with Thayer Coggin, starting in the 1950s.
  • Celebrated for sleek chrome frames and generous lounge proportions.
  • Many of his classics remain in production today.
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Stainless Steel Scoop Chairs

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Stainless Steel Scoop Chairs

$3,497
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Walnut Lounge Chairs

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Walnut Lounge Chairs

$6,396
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Jens Risom

  • Debuted wartime webbed chairs in 1941 using surplus straps.
  • Founded Jens Risom Design (JRD) in 1946 after immigrating to the U.S.
  • Known for warm walnut and understated, livable forms.
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Larger Side Table

Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Larger Side Table

$749
Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut Coffee Table

$1,839
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Herman Miller

  • Partnered with designers like the Eames Office, George Nelson, and Girard.
  • Helped define mid‑century modern living and working environments.
  • Quality originals remain highly collectible today.
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Elliptical Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Elliptical Coffee Table

$1,197
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Eiffel Wire Chairs

Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Eiffel Wire Chairs

$2,879
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Hans J. Wegner

  • Trained as a cabinetmaker before becoming a furniture designer.
  • The CH24 Wishbone Chair has been in continuous production since 1950.
  • Nicknamed the “Chair‑maker,” he designed hundreds of chairs, including the Papa Bear.
Mid Century Danish Modern Hans Wegner Teak Extendable Dining Table

Mid Century Danish Modern Hans Wegner Teak Extendable Dining Table

$3,948
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Grete Jalk

  • Studied under Kaare Klint and embraced sculptural, human‑scaled forms.
  • Famous for her 1963 laminated‑plywood lounge chair with sweeping curves.
  • Her designs balance elegance with everyday practicality.
Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Walnut Daybed Sofa Attributed to Grete Jalk

Mid Century Danish Modern Solid Walnut Daybed Sofa Attributed to Grete Jalk

$3,477
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George Nelson

  • Design director at Herman Miller beginning in 1947.
  • Introduced icons like the Marshmallow sofa and Bubble Lamps.
  • Collaborated with talents including the Eames Office and Alexander Girard.
Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Credenza

Mid Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Credenza

$4,958
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Charles & Ray Eames

  • Their Eames House (Case Study House No. 8) doubled as home and studio.
  • The 670/671 Lounge Chair debuted in 1956 and became an instant icon.
  • Wartime plywood leg‑splints informed their molded plywood chairs.
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair

Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair

$889
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Nils Jonsson

  • Crafted sleek Scandinavian credenzas for Troeds in the 1960s.
  • Recognized for clean lines and integrated pulls.
  • Well‑built storage that suits modern living.
Mid Century Danish Modern Sideboard by Nils Jonsson

Mid Century Danish Modern Sideboard by Nils Jonsson

$3,898
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Ole Wanscher

  • Elegant classics like the Egyptian Chair with refined joinery.
  • A student of Kaare Klint and advocate of measured proportion.
  • Designs emphasize grace, comfort, and longevity.
Mid Century Danish Modern Ole Wanscher Rocker for France and Sons

Mid Century Danish Modern Ole Wanscher Rocker for France and Sons

$2,249
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Arne Jacobsen

  • Designed the Egg and Swan chairs for Copenhagen’s SAS Royal Hotel (1958).
  • Trained as an architect and designed buildings and furniture together.
  • The Series 7 (3107) stacking chair is among the world’s best‑known chairs.
Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs

Mid Century Modern Danish Modern Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs

$6,258
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Percival Lafer

  • Brazilian modernist famed for plush, sling‑seat lounge designs.
  • Mixed rosewood structures with deep, tufted leather.
  • Modular seating systems offered generous comfort.
Mid Century Modern Percival Lafer Brutalist Rosewood Coffee Table

Mid Century Modern Percival Lafer Brutalist Rosewood Coffee Table

$1,978
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