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Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ashtray for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage ashtray in signature Rimini blue glaze with leaf motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Marked
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Blue, White
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Horse, Ceramic, Blue, White. A hard to find small scale horse glazed in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Castle Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely large Bitossi Ceramic lamp designed by Aldo Londi in Rimini Blue. Unusual castle trellis top
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Bitossi pottery vase, Rimini Blue, By Aldo Londi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Classic Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic vase from the Rimini blue range. A gorgeous Mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Wicker, Art Glass
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Square Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
made in blue glazed terracotta ceramic, designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Giant blue ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Large glazed blue ceramic ashtray with the beautiful patterns of the best designs by Aldo Londi for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Blue Buddha Bust
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue. Beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini by Aldo Londi Blue vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic round vase, Italy, 1950-1960s. Designed by Aldo Londi and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi, Bitossi candlestick, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bergen, NO
Great candle holder/ vase from Bitossi in ceramic. Handmade l from the Liberty Blue series
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Jug Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 1950-1960s.
Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
"Rimini Blu" enameled terra
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stoneware
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small 'Rimini blu', blue glazed terracotta ceramic squared ashtray. Design by Aldo Londi and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
H 1.19 in W 4.41 in D 4.41 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic ashtray design by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
H 1.19 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy
"Rimini Blu" enameled
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stoneware
Large Bitossi Blue Ceramic Horse Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive Italian handmade ceramic horse sculpture in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Square Midcentury Ashtray, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
H 1.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Empy Pocket
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic rectanular ashtray or bowl, Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
H 1.58 in W 13.31 in D 4.57 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Square Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray
Signed Large Rimini blue Mid-Century Modern ashtray
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black and blue on a brushed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi 'Blue Rimini' Clover Box, #10/20
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an absolutely stunning and extremely rare, 1960s Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi 'Blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Glazed "Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray, Bitossi Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
piece was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during 1960s.
This item is unique
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray, Ceramic, Safety Pin, Blue, Gold, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray, Ceramic, Safety Pin, Blue, Gold, Signed. Small to medium scale deep
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Cinese, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Cinese, Signed. Tall lamp with blue textured
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Italian Centerpiece for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury round blue and brown ceramic centrepiece. Aldo Londi designed this fantastic piece in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Tall Lidded Jar, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking and uncommon 1960s Rimini Blue tall ceramic jar with lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Bowl Videpoche
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
designs in cobalt blue and turquoise colors. The 'Rimini blu' collection was designed by Aldo Londi for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
H 1.97 in W 7.45 in D 5.32 in
1960s Bitossi Ceramiche Aldo Londi "Rimini Blue" Ceiling Lamp, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, Austria
Ceiling lamp from Aldo Londi for the company Bitossi Ceramiche in "Rimini Blue" glazed ceramic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Plexiglass
Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1970
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed owl in sky blue with exposed clay body to the base. Dome shaped top. Has its
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Campus Table Lamp, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large, exceptional Aldo Londi for Bitossi table lamp featuring a modernist impressed architectural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, Ceramic, Bust, Blue, Green
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, ceramic, blue, green. Beautiful Kwan Yin bust glazed in dark blue with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large scale lamp, covered in Rimini blue glaze featuring incised Sgraffito decoration.
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Very Large Round Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Ashtray, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
inches, Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 1950s. Handcrafted with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Aldo Lodi and Flavia Montelupo Bitossi Rimini Blue Ashtray
By Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured in Italy by Bitossi Ceramiche in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Vase für Bitossi • 'Rimini Blue' Serie 1960er Jahre • Italien
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Andernach, DE
Original Ateliershandwerk von Aldo Londi für Bitossi.
Italienische Keramikkunst aus der Mitte des
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Candle Holder Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 1950s. Handcrafted with hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Italian “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Owl Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Rare large Italian “Rimini Blue” ceramic owl vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
In beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Blue Sculpture Ceramic Horse 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi Fiorentino, Italy 1960s
Please note that the ceramic is original of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 16.54 in W 16.93 in D 6.7 in
Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italian Ceramic Lamps
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
stylized fauna and flowers in light blue, lilac, and celadon. Rewired for use in the USA with new brass
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic FISH VASE Rimini Blue Design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic vases fish abstract fish ilustration in rimini blue
Design:
Aldo Londi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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H 8.67 in Dm 4.34 in
Aldo Lodi and Flavia Montelupo Bitossi Rimini Blue Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured in Italy by Bitossi Ceramiche in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Large Bottle Vase with Circles & Rhombus Pattern
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu geometric motif blue ceramic large vase. Unusual design, Italy
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.24 in Dm 7.29 in
Substantial Aldo Londi Bitossi Incised Blue & Green Table Lamp, 1950's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi incised blue and green glazed table lamp distributed by Rosenthal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Horse, Italy, circa 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural horse statue - Bitossi Aldo Londi. This character statue has
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian “Rimini Blue” Bitossi Table Lamps by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
The ceramic bases are hand made and painted in Italy.
Newly rewired with new
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning sphere-shaped terracotta ceramic Rimini blue vase for Bitossi. This magnificent set was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Set of Vase, Ashtray and Candleholder
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful handmade Rimini blue glazed ceramic set of three pieces. Designed by Aldo Londi and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Glaze Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini blue glaze table lamp, circa 1960
Measures: 6.5" wide x 5" deep x
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A giant sized handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Two Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vases Blue Rimini Collection
By Bitossi
Located in Antwerp, BE
These magnificent vases are designed by Bitossi's artistic director Aldo Londi in 1953. The sinuous
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Mid-century pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange and yellow on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Modern Ceramic White, Blue Lamp, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Copenhagen, DK
. Designed by Aldo Londi for the collection "Rimini Blu" in 1959 and manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche. Warm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful tall embossed vase in vibrant 'Rhimini' blue and turquoise by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
H 8.51 in W 3.35 in D 2.21 in
Huge Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, C. 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful and rare tall 30cm/12" embossed vase in vibrant 'Rhimini' blue and turquoise by Aldo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
H 12.05 in W 5.63 in D 4.14 in
Mid Century Modern Large Bitossi Rimini Blue Bowl by Aldo Londi C1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic large (10.5) inches x 3 deep bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Rimini Blue such a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
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Bitossi Blue Aldo For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic bitossi blue aldo available at 1stDibs. A bitossi blue aldo — often made from ceramic, pottery and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a bitossi blue aldo, we have 734 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a bitossi blue aldo — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A bitossi blue aldo made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bitossi blue aldo over the years, but those crafted by Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Raymor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Bitossi Blue Aldo?
Prices for a bitossi blue aldo start at $64 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $895.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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