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Set of Six Stacking Ashtrays by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of six stackable ashtrays design in the 1950s by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF (Würtenbergische
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Exceptional Large Bauhaus Floor Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF ca. 1950
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Exceptional Large Bauhaus Floor Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF ca. 1950 Item e6063 A very rare
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 6 Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Krefeld, DE
"Täglich in der Hand", shows the complete work of Wilhelm Wagenfeld. In this catalog raisonne the vases
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Turmalin Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany Bauhaus
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Designer: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Design: WMF Turmalin series Decade: 1960s Description
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Turmalin Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany Bauhaus
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Designer: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Design: WMF turmalin series Decade: 1960s Description
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Vintage 1960s Turmalin Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany Bauhaus
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Designer: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Design: WMF turmalin series Decade: 1960s Original
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Vintage 1960s Turmalin Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany Bauhaus
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Designer: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Design: WMF turmalin series Decade: 1960s Original
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Set of Two Heart Vases Turmaline by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, 1960s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Description: Original vintage 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of Three Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Description: Original vintage 1960s set of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of Two Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Turmalin vases Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of Three Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Description: Original vintage 1960s set of
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Turmaline Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
tourmaline series. These two vase are designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF, Germany in the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Turmalin series. These two vase are designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF, Germany in the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Turmalin series. These two vase are designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF, Germany in the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Wagenfeld Turmalin series. These two vase are desigend by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Turmaline Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 2 tourmaline vases Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Wagenfeld Turmalin series. These two vase are desigend by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of Three Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Wagenfeld Turmalin series. These three vase are designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Ball Vases Turmaline Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF Attrib. Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. Wilhelm Wagenfeld BAUHAUS attrib. Decade: 1960s Original vintage 1960s set of 2 vases
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Set of Two Blue Tone Heart Vases Turmaline by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, 1960s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Description: Original vintage 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass

Set of Three Blue Green Tone Heart Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, 1960s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Description: Original vintage 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Ball Vases Turmaline by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Turmalin series. these two vase are designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF, Germany in the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of 3 Ball Vases Turmaline by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Wagenfeld Turmalin series. These two vase are designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Ball Vases Turmaline by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF Germany, 1960s No 1
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Turmalin series. These two vase are designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF, Germany in the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass

Large Wilhelm Wagenfeld "Turmalin" Vase, 1950
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large vase from the 'Turmalin' series by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, blown and cold cut
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Three Turmalin Vases Wilhelm Wagenfeld WMF Attributed, Germany 1960s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 3 turmaline vases Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus for WMF
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Set of Three Turmalin Vases Wilhelm Wagenfeld Wmf Attributed, Germany 1960s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 3 turmaline vases Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus for WMF
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Set of Three Turmalin Vases Wilhelm Wagenfeld WMF Attributed, Germany 1960s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 3 turmaline vases Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus for WMF
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Set of Two Turmalin ball Vases Wilhelm Wagenfeld WMF Attributed, Germany 1960s
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 2 turmaline vases Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus for WMF
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Salt and Pepper Shakers New in Box 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Wilhelm Wagenfeld glass and stainless steel salt and Pepper Shakers, 1952. Produced by WMF of
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Sconce / Double Wall Light by Linder Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Vienna, AT
bathrooms or as a vanity mirror light. Wilhelm Wagenfeld was a renowned German designer recognized for his
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Yellow Bauhaus Sconce / Double Wall Light by Linder Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Vienna, AT
for bathrooms or as a vanity mirror light. Wilhelm Wagenfeld was a renowned German designer
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

Set of Two Glass Shells by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for VLG Weisswasser, Germany
By VLG Weißwasser, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two glass shells Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Black Bauhaus Sconce Double Wall Light by Linder Germany, 1950
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Lindner
Located in Vienna, AT
bathrooms or as a vanity mirror light. Wilhelm Wagenfeld was a renowned German designer recognized for his
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Opaline Glass

Set of 7 Glass Shells by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for Vlg Weisswasser, Germany, 1960s
By VLG Weißwasser, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of seven glass shells Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Glass

Antique WMF Silver Plated Sweets / Visiting Card / Key/ Tray Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
hollowware. This period saw the creation of classic products, such as designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, which
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Silvered Pewter Floor Vase by Hugo Leven, Germany 1900
By Hugo Leven
Located in Vienna, AT
included Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Christian Dell and Herbert Zeitner. In 1933 he lost his job. After the Second
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases

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Pewter

Big Vase , German, 1900 in Silver, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
he became director. His students included Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Christian Dell and Herbert Zeitner. In
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Vases

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Metal

Machine Age Art Deco Vintage Glass/Silver Bauhaus Influenced Candelabrum
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Dallas, TX
holder Price Reduced. See another of our listings for the Wagenfeld piece shown with this one in last
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20th Century German Bauhaus Candlesticks

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Silver Plate

Silvered Bauhaus Candelabra Candleholder by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld in 1952. Executed by WMF Germany. Very good condition with marginal
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20th Century German Bauhaus Candle Holders

Vintage 1960s Turmalin Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany Bauhaus
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Designer: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Design: WMF turmalin series Decade: 1960s Description
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Turmalin Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany Bauhaus
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Designer: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Design: WMF turmalin series Decade: 1960s Description
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Super Rare Vintage 1960s Glass Turmalin Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Designer: Wilhelm Wagenfeld Design: WMF turmalin series Decade: 1960s Description
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Super Rare Vintage 1960s Clear Glass Turmalin Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Round glass vase Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of Three Vases Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Wagenfeld Turmalin series. These three vase are designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of Three Heart Vases Turmaline by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Decade: 1960s Description: Original vintage 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of two Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two Turmalin vases Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Super Rare Vintage 1960s Clear Glass Turmalin Vase by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: round glass Vase Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Turmalin series. These two vase are designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF, Germany in the
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of four Heart Vases Turmaline by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld BAUHAUS Decade: 1960s Original vintage 1960s set of 4 vases of
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of Three Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Wagenfeld Turmalin series. These three vase are desigend by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of 4 Turmalin Vases by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Wagenfeld Turmalin series. These four vase are desigend by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Set of 2 Ball Vases Turmaline by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Wagenfeld Turmalin series. These two vase are designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

1960s Set of Three Turmalin Vases Wilhelm Wagenfeld WMF Attributed, Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of 3 turmaline vases Design: Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus for WMF
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Pair of Bauhaus Lamps
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lamps designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. Manufactured in Germany by Tecnolumen around 1950. Stem
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

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Chrome

19th Century German WMF Silver Plated Casket / Jewelry Box
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
hollowware. This period saw the creation of classic products, such as designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, which
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Antique 1890s German Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plated Centrepiece Cranberry Glass
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
Wagenfeld, which still feature in or have been reintroduced into the WMF collection. It also saw an increase
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Victorian Silver Plated WMF Shell Folding Biscuit Box
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
hollowware. This period saw the creation of classic products, such as designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, which
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Antique Early 1900s German Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

WMF Silver Plate Ice or Champagne Double Handled Bucket Wine Cooler Kurt Mayer
By Kurt Mayer, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ designer of this piece), Wilhelm Wagenfeld is also associated with the company as a designer during the mid
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

19th Century WMF Art Nouveau Centrepiece Jade Green Glass
Located in London, GB
hollowware. This period saw the creation of classic products, such as designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, which
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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.