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1960s Cenedese Attributable White Scavo Murano Glass Big Amphora Vase
By Cenedese Scavo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vase is a valuable and sought-after piece among collectors of Murano glass. Cenedese is a well
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Blow Centrepiece Vase Signed Cenedese Scavo Technique, Italy, 1970s
By Cenedese, Cenedese Scavo
Located in Rome, IT
This absolutely gorgeous and monumental signed Italian Murano Cenedese sculptural hand blown glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 7.09 in Dm 9.45 in
Set of 2 Italian Stone Gray Scavo Glass Wheat Vases, Vessel Mid-Century Modern
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 stone gray scavo glass murano art glass bud vases, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Italian Orange Scavo Glass Wheat Vases, Vessel Mid-Century Modern 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Orange Scavo Glass Murano Art Glass Bud vases, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Vecchia Blue Scavo Style Murano Glass Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1980s scavo style Murano glass ball vase in cobalt blue by Vecchia. Accented with flared lip
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Baby Blue Italian Scavo Glass Wheat Vase with Handles, Vessel, Italy 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Murano baby blue scavo glass Murano Art glass bud vase, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Scavo Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Italian Murano blown scavo glass vase of Classical Roman form with two green
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Two 1970s Cenedese Attributed Mid-Century Modern Scavo Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Catania, Sicilia
glassmaking during the mid-20th century.
Attributed to Cenedese, a prestigious Murano glass studio known for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 11.42 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Cenedese 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian White Scavo Murano Glass Round Vase
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian Vintage white scavo Murano glass urn-shaped vase, with Art Deco design the quality of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 15.25 in W 8.5 in D 7.25 in
5 Italian Burnt Orange Color Scavo Glass Wheat Vases Bottles Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 5 Dark Amber Scavo Glass Murano Art Glass Bud Vases, Bottles, Vessel, Decanter Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass “Scavo” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass pair of “scavo” sconces in an hand-blown ivory color. Each sconce was created using
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese "Scavo" Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very large Murano glass vase by Cenedese in the scavo technique, with iron oxide areas on a clear
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mint Green Italian Scavo Glass Aubergine Eggplant Figurine Vegetable Sculpture
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern mint green scavo glass murano art glass Aubergine Figurine, Eggplant Sculpture
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Blue and Grey "Scavo" Murano Glass Vases, Italy, Bottacin Venezia, 1960s
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of mid-century "SCAVO" stained glass vases. These wonderful set was realized in Venice
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Modern Italian Frosted Murano Glass Scavo Bowl by A. Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern italian frosted Murano glass decorative scavo bowl by Alfredo Barbini
By
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
5 Mid-Century Modern Scavo Glass Murano Wall Sconces by Seguso
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 5 Murano frosted Scavo glass wall sconces by Seguso. In excellent vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Large Cenedese "Scavo" Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large Murano glass vase in the scavo technique, smoky glass finish with iron oxide accents
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century 8-Arm Handblown White & Jade Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
This materially dynamic and highly coveted Mid-Century Modernist Eight Arm Curved Hand-Blown Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century 6-Arm Handblown White & Jade Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
This materially dynamic and highly coveted Mid-Century Modernist Six Arm Hand-Blown Murano Scavo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century 8-Arm Curved Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
This materially dynamic and highly coveted Mid-Century Modernist Eight Arm Curved Hand-Blown Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Scavo Glass Bowls Signed Barbini Murano, Italy, circa 1960
By Murano 5, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of scavo glass bowls signed Barbini Murano, Italy, circa 1960.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase by Gino Cenedese from Scavo Series, 1960s
By Simone Cendese
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century murano glass vase by Gino Cenedese from Scavo series, 1960s
Vases from the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 8.27 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Seguso Vintage Mid-Century Blue 'a Scavo' Curved Murano Glass Vase with Handles
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Textured 'a Scavo' blue colored / coloured glass vase with handles by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Archimede Seguso Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Cenedese, Cenedese Scavo, Franco Moretti
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage Single-Handled Art Glass Jug Vase in Ancient Roman Style - Timeless Beauty from Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Frosted & Infused Gold Scavo Glass Urn Vase, Vessel Handles Italy 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Frosted & infused Gold scavo glass Murano Art glass urn vase, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 12.75 in W 12 in D 9 in
2 Italian Frosted Pink & Mint Green Scavo Glass Wheat Vases, Vessel, Italy 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 hand-crafted mint green and frosted pink Scavo glass Murano Art glass bowls with handles
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
Stunning Murano Glass "Scavo" Black Glass Bowl / Compote by Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian glass 'Scavo' bowl by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). Scavo glass indicates that the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Cenedese Murano Scavo Glass Vase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large murano scavo glass vase by Gino Cenedese with oval form and swirl indentation. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Archimede Seguso Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Studio Art Glass
By Archimede Seguso, Cenedese, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Cenedese Scavo, Franco Moretti
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
skills of glass artists from the mid-20th century, attributed to Seguso in Murano. The glass is etched
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Scavo Murano Amethyst Vase
Located in New York, NY
Seguso Scavo Murano amethyst vase. Purple / amethyst bud vase with handle, Venice, Italy, circa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano "Scavo" Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950
Located in Naples, IT
Suspension lamp in scavo glass and antique brass, 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Archimede Seguso 1970s Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
By Archimede Seguso, Franco Moretti, Cenedese, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Cenedese Scavo
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
honed his skills and artistic vision on Murano, an island renowned for its centuries-old tradition of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 2 Italian White & Mint Green Scavo Glass Wheat Vases, Vessel, Italy 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 white & mint green scavo glass Murano Art glass bud vases, vessel, decanter Mid-Century
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Alfredo Barbini for Barbini Scavo Murano Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Alfredo Barbini for Barbini Scavo murano bowl.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Tall Blue Murano Glass Scavo Style Slender Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960s tall slender scavo style Murano glass vase in cobalt blue stands
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Oversized Multi-Layered Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier
Located in East Hampton, NY
Murano glass chandelier with four cascading levels of layered Murano alternating textured glass and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
SIGNED Cenedese Murano 'Scavo' Yellow Glass Swan Sculpture
By Cenedese
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a beautiful Venetian yellow glass swan sculpture, made on the island of Murano, near Venice
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Scavo Art Glass Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Pink and Blue Scavo Art Glass Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, 1960s
Murano small vase in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Huge Seguso Black Scavo Murano Glass Bowl Centrepiece 1980s
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Seguso Vetri d'Arte black 'a Scavo' centrepiece bowl circa 1980s/1990s in the style of Karl
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano "Scavo" Glass Round Teal Color Italian Chandelier, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
chandelier.
All in Murano "scavo" glass with teal leaves placed all around. The color of this very Classic
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini, Murano Scavo Technique Glass Bowl, 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Delft, NL
Alfredo Barbini, Murano Scavo technique glass bowl, 1970s
An Italian piece of Art from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Scavo Glass Double Gourd Hanging Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Murano scavo glass hanging pendant fixture, attaches to chain with brass fittings. Features
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Gino Cenedese, Important Scavo Work Murano Glass Vase, Martinuzzi Style
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of the Master blower. Gino Cenedese Murano glass work of art vase . This is a superb
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Decorative Object Bowl Centerpiece Murano Glass Scavo Midcentury 1960s
By Cenedese
Located in Palermo, IT
Large bowl/centrepiece made of spiral Murano glass with the Scavo technique. This technique
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
H 4.53 in Dm 14.97 in
Seguso Vetri d’Arte White Scavo Style Murano Glass Lamp
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Troy, MI
Scavo style white Murano glass table lamp by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, circa 1970s. Chrome hardware. New
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Seguso Murano Spiral Decorated Scavo Art Glass Vase
By Seguso Viro
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing spiral decorated scavo vase by Seguso Viro. Amazing decoration and workmanship. Have not
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Scavo Glass Vase with Matte Finish, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern green scavo glass vase with matte finish, 1960s
This is a fantastic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Cenedese Pink Scavo Spherical or Globe Shaped Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderfully large, spherical Murano glass vase in pink with brown highlights. The vase has an
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
"Scavo" Murano Glass 1950s by Gino Cenedese Pink Vase
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Brescia, IT
Pink glass vase
Perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Vintage Italian Pink Murano Scavo Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attr.
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Maurizio Albarelli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage mid-century modern textured Italian glass bowl, ashtray, dish or vide-poche
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.84 in W 6.5 in D 6.89 in
Extra Tall Seguso Vetri D’arte Murano Glass Scavo Style Candleholder
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Troy, MI
Extra tall white Scavo style Murano glass candleholder with gilded detail by Seguso Vetri d’Arte
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Murano, an island renowned for its centuries-old tradition of glass craftsmanship. Murano glass has been
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl Karl Springer Style 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Karl Springer style 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured square glass bowl, dish or ashtray by Seguso
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage VeArt Murano Art Glass Scavo Pendant Chandelier Light Fixture, 1960s
By VeArt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage VeArt Murano art glass Scavo pendant chandelier light fixture, 1960s. Gorgeous, substantial
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Decorative Object Vase Attributed to Seguso Murano Glass Scavo Midcentury 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
-handled vase was made of Scavo Murano glass, which is a type of ornamental glass with a rough surface with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Vintage Italian Murano Pink Scavo Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attributed
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Vittorio Rigattieri, Maurizio Albarelli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vittorio Rigattieri for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa late 1970s / 1980s. Elegant in form and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.84 in Dm 7.29 in
Large Vintage Italian Murano Pink Scavo Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attributed
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Vittorio Rigattieri, Maurizio Albarelli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vittorio Rigattieri for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa late 1970s / 1980s. Elegant in form and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase, 1960s
By Moretti, Carlo Moretti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlo Moretti Green Scavo Corroso Art Glass Vase with Handles
Hand blown Murano glass scavo bianco
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 7.29 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
1970s Cenedese Attributed Modernist Blue and White Scavo Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Italian glass manufacturer based in Murano, known for its high-quality glasswork. Scavo glass is typically
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Huge Square Black &. White 'Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl Springer Style 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
ashtray with white 'a Scavo' finish by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s. Elegant and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.72 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in
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Murano Scavo Midcentury For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic murano scavo midcentury available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and blown glass, every murano scavo midcentury was constructed with great care. Find 149 options for an antique or vintage murano scavo midcentury now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano scavo midcentury, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano scavo midcentury is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made murano scavo midcentury has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Alfredo Barbini and Cenedese are consistently popular.
How Much is a Murano Scavo Midcentury?
Prices for a murano scavo midcentury start at $290 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $1,657.
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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