There are several Mid-century Modern designers of note, and pieces designed by them have continued to inspire designers who came after them. Furniture pieces inspired by their designs, as well as copies are greatly sought after.

In America, Herman Miller became synonymous with “modern” furniture and worked with the likes of George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames. Knoll is another company known for its classic furniture mid-century modern pieces.

Below are some of the best-known designers of this period. This is by no means an exhaustive list:

• George Nelson
• Edward Wormley
• Eero Saarinen
• Harry Bertoia
• Arne Jacobsen
• Charles Eames and his wife Ray Eames
• Eileen Gray
• Isamu Noguchi
• Verner Panton
• Jens Risom
• Alexander Girard