Skyscraper Vintage Vase, Czech Republic, 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Skyscraper vintage vase - Brown ceramics flower vase - Czech Republic design mid century - 1960s Exciting vintage ceramic vase in the form of a skyscraper.
Ceramic
1960s Czech Bohemia Frosted Art Glass Vase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Czech bohemia glass vase. Frosted and clear glass. Sculptural totem vase. Stamp present from the maker. Dimensions: 10.88" H x 4" D x 4" W Please ...
Art Glass
Felix Průša Art Glass Vase Czech 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Felix Průša (1922-1999) Art Glass Vase, Czech Republic, 1960s. This is a wonderful piece of Czech mid-century glass art in a deep emerald green color.
Art Glass
Mid-Century Czech Glass Vase by Frantisek Kondella for Prachen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Czech Glass Vase by Frantisek Kondella for Prachen, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Glass
Original Mid-Century Vase, Ceramic, Well-Preserved Condition, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This original ceramic vase originates from 1960s Czechoslovakia and stylistically belongs to the Mid-Century period.
Ceramic
Original Mid-Century Vase, Ceramic, Well-Preserved Condition, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This original ceramic vase originates from 1960s Czechoslovakia and stylistically belongs to the Mid-Century period.
Ceramic
Original Mid-Century Vase, by Ditmar-Urbach, Ceramics, Czech, 1960s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Maker: Ditmar-Urbach This elegant ceramic vase is a work of the renowned Czechoslovakian factory Ditmar-Urbach and dates back to the 1960s, a time when ceramic design placed a stron...
Ceramic
Original Mid-Century Vase, Glass, Well-Preserved Condition, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This extraordinary glass vase represents a prime example of Czechoslovak studio glass from the 1960s. It is a fascinating piece of art that masterfully combines centuries-old traditi...
Glass
Czech Sommerso Art Glass Vase, Attributed to Pavel Hlava, 1960s
By Pavel Hlava
Located in Praha, CZ
A refined Czech sommerso art glass vase, attributed to renowned designer Pavel Hlava, produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.
Art Glass, Sommerso
Mid-Century Czech Purple Art Glass Vase by ZBS, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant mid-century art glass vase in rich purple tones, handblown in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s, attributed to Zeleznobrodske Sklo (ZBS).
Glass
Mid-Century Glass Vase, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of glass - good, original condition.
Glass
Midcentury Art Glass Vase, 1960's, Bohemia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Bohemia 1960s Perfect original condition No damages Made from glass
Art Glass
1960s Czech Art Glass Vase by Hana Machovska Mstisov Mid Century Modern
By Hana Machovska
Located in Praha, CZ
Sculptural Czech art glass vase designed by Hana Machovská and produced at the Mstišov glassworks in Czechoslovakia during the 1960s.
Art Glass
Porcelain Vase by Royal Dux, 1960's.
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Praha, CZ
Marked two-ear amphora Royal Dux Bohemia. Hand painted, decorated with gold decor and cobalt blue Beautiful decoration Original condition
Porcelain
Porcelain Vase by Royal Dux, 1960's.
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Praha, CZ
Marked two-ear amphora Royal Dux Bohemia. Hand painted, decorated with gold decor Beautiful decoration Original condition
Porcelain
Porcelain Vase by Royal Dux, 1960's.
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Praha, CZ
Marked two-ear amphora Royal Dux Bohemia. Hand painted, decorated with gold decor Beautiful decoration Original condition
Porcelain
Art Glass Vase by Josef Hospodka for Chribska Glassworks, 1960's
By Josef Hospodka, Chribska Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
Sculptural Czech art glass vase, designed by Josef Hospodka in 1960's and made by the Chribska glassworks.
Art Glass
Mid-century Ceramic Decorative Vase, 1960's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Ceramic Re-polished Hand painted Good Original condition
Ceramic
Art Glass Vase by Josef Hospodka for Chribska Glassworks, 1960's
By Josef Hospodka, Chribska Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
Sculptural Czech art glass vase, designed by Josef Hospodka in 1960's and made by the Chribska glassworks.
Art Glass
Mid-Century Czech Art Glass Vase, Josef Hospodka, Chřibská (Rubin glass), 1960s
By Chribska Glassworks, Josef Hospodka
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Mid-Century Bohemian Art Glass Vase by Josef Hospodka for Sklárna Chřibská (Rubin Glass), Czechoslovakia, 1960s A stunning hand-blown art glass vase designed by Josef Hospodka for S...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Green Glass Vase Jan Beranek Skrdlovice Czech Republic 1960s
By Jan Beranek
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage green glass vase by Jan Beranek circa 1959 by Skrldlovice. A beautiful green glass vase with curved structure. The vase is in good condition with minor sig...
Glass
Mid-century Glass Vase, Bohemia Glass, 1960's
By Bohemia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass Re-polished Good Original condition.
Glass
Mid-Century Art Glass Vase, Chribska, 1960's
By Chribska Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of metallurgical glass Re-polished Original condition.
Art Glass
Mid-Century Art Glass Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of art glass Re-polished Original condition.
Art Glass
Mid-century Crystal Vase, Glasswork Novy Bor, 1960's.
By Novy Bor Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Cut Glass,Crystal The vase has a small chip on the bottom Re-polished Good Original Condition
Crystal
Mid-Century Glass Vase, Bohemia Crystal, circa 1960's
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. Made of lead crystal, cut glass. Hand cut. Good Original condition.
Rock Crystal
Pair Vintage Design Art Glass Vase Hana Machovska, 1960s Mstisov Glasswork Czech
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare Engraved version of This classic, elegant (and widely published) hallmark of mid-20th century Czech glass was designed by Hana Machovská in late 1960 or early 1961 for Mstišov g...
Art Glass
1960’s Violet Bohemian Glass Vase Vladislav Urban for Hermanova Hut Sklo Union
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage violet Bohemian glass vase Attributed to Vladislav Urban for Hermanova Hut Sklo Union Czech Republic.
Art Glass
Art glass design mid century Glass Vase 1960's - Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - original condiotion, no chips,propably never used - jr
Art Glass
Midcentury Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Ceramic vase made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s Very good original condition.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Handmade Vase, by Novoborske Sklo 'Gilded', 1960's
By Novoborské sklo
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of art glass, gold Re-polished Original condition.
Gold
Vintage Vase Painted Glass, Hight Enamel / Borske Sklo, Czechoslovakia, 1960's.
By Borske Sklo National Corporation
Located in Praha, CZ
With Aged Patina Re-polished Vintage Condition
Art Glass
Art Glass Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful art glass vase. Very good original condition. Microscopic chip on the upper edge.
Art Glass
Vintage Glass Vase by František Pečeny for Heřmanova Huť, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Lead Glass Design by František Pečený participated in the EXPO 58 exhibition Good Original Condition
Glass
Czech Midcentury Pedestal Made Out of Oak, 1960s. Fully Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Fully restored.
Oak
$131Sale Price|70% Off
Blue Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique ceramic vase produced in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. Stamped as 0690. The vase is made out of blue ceramic with glaze. Original design with white splashes. Original and modern de...
Ceramic
Vintage Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
The item made of glass. Made in Czechoslovakia. Original condition.
Glass
$189Sale Price|50% Off
Brown Ceramic Vase By Ditmar Urbach, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful ceramic vase with glazed finish produced by Ditmar Urbach in 1960s. The original stamp fully visible on the bottom. The vase is an elegant combination of three colors into ...
Ceramic
Art Deco Green Glass Sculpural Vase, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful Art Deco green glass vase. It's done in beautiful light green glass and features interesting, geometrical shape and ornaments, inspired by t...
Glass
$83Sale Price|75% Off
Mid-Century Modern Handpainted Ceramic Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful mid-century vase produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The vase is made of caramics with glaze. The outside is handpainted into a typical mid-century design. The inside in g...
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern vase by Josef Hospodka, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Josef Hospodka
Located in Beograd, RS
This listing features a large, blue and pink vase featuring beautiful organic shape. It was designed by Josef Hospodka, an artist from Czechoslovakia who was working for glass facto...
Glass
$226Sale Price|20% Off
Big Murano Glass Vase By Hospodka, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Skrdlovice, Josef Hospodka
Located in Zohor, SK
Big and heavy vase made of an art murano glass. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s by Josef Hospodka and Skrdlovice Glass Factory. The vase is in transparent glass with slight blue ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Ceramic Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1960s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Glazed ceramics Beautiful decoration Good original condition
Ceramic
$652Sale Price|35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Czechoslovakia, 72cm Tall, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Go bold with this striking vintage ceramic vase, crafted in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Standing at an impressive 72 cm, the piece combines monumental scale with refined detailing, ...
Ceramic
$198Sale Price|20% Off
Pink & White Porcelaine Vase By Royal Dux, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Royal Dux
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vase in an excellent condition. Produced by Royal Dux company in Czechoslovakia. Made out of a white porcelain, finished in the pink and white stripes finish. Excellent con...
Porcelain
XL Mid Century Modern vase by Josef Hospodka, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Josef Hospodka
Located in Beograd, RS
This listing features a large, pink and yellow vase shaped as a flower bud. It was designed by Josef Hospodka, an artist from Czechoslovakia who was working for glass factory SKLO. ...
Glass
Ditmar Urbach Drip Glaze Brussels Style Vase, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Graphic ceramic vase with glazed finish was produced by Ditmar Urbach in 1960s.
Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury "Sommerso" Elica Glass Vase attr. to Josef Hospodka, 1960s
By Josef Hospodka
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury "Sommerso" Elica Glass Vase attr. to Josef Hospodka. Realized in Czechoslovakia in 1960s, probably in Chribská factory, Borské sklo, Nový Bor. Excellent condition.
Art Glass
Beautiful Art Glass Vase by Beranek Skrdlovice, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Beranek Glass 1
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern art glass vase. Attributed to Beranek Skrdlovice, Czechoslovakia, 1960s. A beautiful piece of art for any room.
Glass
Pair of Large Czechoslovakian Wooden Vases, Mixed Woods, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Pair of striking large vases handcrafted in Czechoslovakia circa 1960s, expertly composed from a combination of various solid woods. Each stands 80 cm high with a 24 cm diameter, rev...
Wood
Rhapsody Vase by František Zemek for SKLO Glass Factory, Czechosolovakia 1960s
By SkLO, Frantisek Zemek
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Mid-Century Modern vase by Frantisek Zemek for SKLO Glass Factory. It features for colorful glass treads going vertically through the vase from t...
Art Glass
$132Sale Price|28% Off
ZBS, Modern Bohemian Citrine Yellow Blown Glass Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Bohemia, Bohemia Crystal
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful citrine yellow glass vase attributed to Miloslav Klinger for Zelesnobrodské Sklo back when the Czech Republic was still part of Czechoslovakia, circa 1960. Elegant draped t...
Blown Glass
Vintage glass jug, Bohemia Glass, 1960's.
By Bohemia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s Has signs of use Beautiful decoration Good Vintage Condition
Glass
$439Sale Price|20% Off
Big Midcentury Ceramic Vase from Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Midcentury ceramic vase from Czechoslovakia, 1960s. Rare big vase.
Ceramic
Art Glass Vase, Glasswork Novy Bor, 1960s
By Novy Bor Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Art Glass The vase is slightly crooked The vase has scratches(see Foto) Re-polished Original condition
Art Glass
1960s Large Vase by Keramo Kozlany, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Ceramic vase made in Czechoslovakia. Good original condition.
Ceramic
Set of Two Vases/Železnobrodské Sklo, 1960s
By Železnobrodské sklo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of glass - Dimensions small vase are H 17 x W 14 x D 6 - Re-polished - Very good, original condition.
Glass
Mid-Century Model 20064 Blue Glass Vase by Vladislav Urban, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Glasvase No. 20064 Draft: Vladislav Urban, 1962 Hermanova Hut, Sklo Union, Czechoslovakia have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other lit...
Glass
Original Mid Century Flower Pot with Stand, Ceramic, Steel, Czech, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stylish ceramic planter on a steel stand is an authentic piece of Mid-Century design from Czechoslovakia, dating back to the 1960s. It perfectly embodies the era trend of combin...
Steel
Midcentury Glass Vase, by Glasswork Novy Bor, 1960s
By Novy Bor Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass Re-polished Good Original condition.
Glass
1960s Czech Amber Glass Vase, Borocrystal
By Borocrystal
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
Simple shaped glass vase from amber glass, manufactured in glass works in Borocrystal, Nový Bor, former Czechoslovakia, during 1960s. Without any damages, in perfect original condition.
Glass
Midcentury Czech Glass Vase by Frantisek Vizner, 1960s
By Frantisek Vizner, SkLO
Located in Lugano, TI
Amazing geometric Glass Vase "Maze" by Frantisek Vizner for Sklo Union, former Czechoslovakia.
Glass
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in
Black Elipse Vase Stepan Tabery 'Signed' Czech Republic, Late 1960s-Early 1970s
By Stepan Tabery
Located in Halstead, GB
Black Elipse vase Stepan Tabery (signed) Czech Republic, late 1960s-early 1970s Measures: Height 16 cms Width at mouth 7 cms Width at widest 14 cms Weight 0.890 kgs Etched s...
Art Glass
Black and White Czech Porcelain Vase by Royal Dux, 1960s
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
Black and white porcelain vase made by Royal Dux of the time Brusel Expo. In perfect original condition, without any damage, Czechoslovakia, 1960s.
Porcelain
Glass Vase by Josef Hospodka for Chribska 'Czech', Mid to 1960s-1970s
By Josef Hospodka
Located in Halstead, GB
Blown glass vase designed by Josef Hospodka, Chribska glassworks, The Chribska glassworks, full name Sklarna Chribska, was founded in 1414, and stayed in production until very rec...
Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Mid-century Bohemian thick-walled glass vase, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
By Josef Hospodka
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Josef Hospodka green/pink gradient floral vase. Perfect condition.
Glass
1960's Flower Vase by Pavel Hlava for Novy Bor Glasswork
By Pavel Hlava, Novy Bor Glassworks
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original flower vase designed by Czech artist Pavel Hlava (1924-2003) and produced by Novy Bor Glasswork in the 1960’s.
Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
1960’s Bohemian Glass Vase by Vladislav Urban for Hermanova Hut Glasswork
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original flower vase designed by Czech artist Vladislav Urban (1937-2022) and produced by Hermanova Hut Glasswork in the 1960’s.
Glass
Czech Glass Bowl by Josef Hospodka for Chribska, Early 1960s
By Josef Hospodka
Located in Halstead, GB
Czech glass bowl by Josef Hospodka for Chribska, early 1960s. Hospodka who specialized in sculptural blown glass designs was chief designer. This is a heavy and imposing piece. Me...
Blown Glass
Green and Red Art Glass Vase by Josef Hospodka, 1960s
By Josef Hospodka, Chribska Glassworks
Located in Vienna, Austria
Rare and colorful art glass vase designed byJosef Hospodka for Chribska Glassmakers in former Czechoslovakia, 1960s. Flared lobed form in green and red. Very good vintage condition.
Art Glass
Blown Glass Vase in Brown Shadows, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
Beautiful vase made from blown glass. Colored in shades of brown. In perfect condition, only with signs of use on the bottom part. Manufactured in former Czechoslovakia during 1960s.
Blown Glass
Josef Hospodka Art Glass Vase, Glass Union Chribska, 1960s
By Chribska Glassworks, Josef Hospodka
Located in Zohor, SK
Big metallurgical glass vase designed by Josef Hospodka for glass factory Chribská. A pure product of Bohemian glass making tradition. Excellent original condition without any wear. ...
Art Glass
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Panelák Decor Glass Vase Designed by Jiří Ze, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Special massive hand-made retro Czech glass vase with exciting shapes from the 60s, designed by Jirí Zejmon. Made from transparent pressed glass at the Rudolph glass factory. This de...
Glass
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 2.76 in D 2.17 in
Rare Green Fish Porcelain Vase by Jaroslav Ježek for Royal Dux Porcelain, 1960s
By Royal Dux, Jaroslav Jezek
Located in Budapest, HU
Rare "Fish" green porcelain vase by Jaroslav Ježek for Royal Dux Porcelain, 1960s Green "Fish" styled porcelain vase by Jaroslav Ježek for Royal Dux Porcelain, 1960s Jaroslav Jež...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 12.6 in W 7.49 in D 7.09 in
Multi-Color Art Glass Vase by Josef Hospodka for Glass Factory Chribska, 1960s
By Josef Hospodka, Chribska Glassworks
Located in Budapest, HU
A beautiful vintage 1960s art glass vase, a pure product of Bohemian glass making tradition. A handmade design by Josef Hospodka and made at the Chribska glass works in Czechoslovaki...
Art Glass
Unavailable
H 10.63 in Dm 4.34 in
Large Massive Art Glass Object by Frantisek Vizner for Skrdlovice, 1960s
By Frantisek Vizner
Located in Basel, BS
Large massive glass vase/ object. Slightly greenish transparent glass with a dense network of air bubble inclusions. Strongly overlaid in the same shade. Cylindrical shape. Rare ...
Art Glass
1960's Flower Vase by Vladislav Urban for Rosice Glasswork
By Sklo Union Rosice
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original flower vase designed by Czech artist Vladislav Urban (1937-2022) and produced by Rosice Glasswork in the 1960’s.
Glass
1960's Flower Vase by Jindrich Marek for Royal Dux
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original and quite rare flower vase model 541 was designed by Czech sculptor Jindrich Marek and produced in the 1960’s by renowned Royal Dux Bohemia in former Czechoslovak...
Porcelain
Moser crystal vase, Czech Republic, 1960s.
By Moser
Located in Chorzów, PL
An elegant crystal vase from the Czech manufacturer Moser from the 1960s.
Crystal
Pair of 1960's Bohemian Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall, elegant 1960's bohemian vases Please call or use the contact dealer link below to reach us directly with any questions regarding this item. We are happy to obtain de...
Glass
Czech Art Glass Vase by Rudolf Jurnikl, 1960s
By Rudolf Jurnikl
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Czechoslovakia - TOP condition jr.
Art Glass
Two Czech 1960s Sommerso Style Coloured Vases
By Pavel Hlava
Located in London, by appointment only
Two Czech ‘ 1960s Sommerso style cut glass single stem vases by Pavel Hlava.
Art Glass
Large Vase, Chribska, Czech Glass, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Josef Hospodka, Chribska Glassworks
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique, large, heavy pink and orange vase produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Very good condition. Scratched leg ! Measures: Height 33 cm / width 16 cm / depth 17 cm.
Glass
Sold
H 10.24 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Bohemian crystal vase by Vladimír Žahour for Poděbrady Glassworks, Czech, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage Bohemian crystal vase by Vladimír Žahour for Poděbrady Glassworks made in Czech in the 1960s.
Crystal
Vintage Vase by Ditmar Urbach, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
By Ditmar Urbach
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage vase made by Ditmar Urbach in Czechoslovakia in 1960's. Very good vintage condition.
Ceramic
1960s Art Nouveau Czech Bohemian Crystal Art Glass Murano Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Nouveau Czech Bohemian Art Glass Crystal Murano Vase Hand Painted 8.38 h x 5.88 diameter Original vintage preowned condition Refer to images please.
Art Glass, Paint
Sold
H 8.47 in W 5.32 in D 2.37 in
Glass vase silver inclusions by Pavel Hlava for Exbor - Czech - 1960s
By Pavel Hlava
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Glass vase silver inclusions by Pavel Hlava for Exbor - Czech - 1960s Glass blue vase Czech 1960s - Sommerso Measures : 13.5cmx6cm H:21.5cm Material : Art Glass Wear Consistent with ...
Art Glass
Art Glass Vase by Designer Josef Hospodka, 1960's
By Josef Hospodka, Chribska Glassworks
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful art glass vase by famous designer Josef Hospodka for Chribská Glassworks in former Czechoslovakia. There is one small chip at the bottom, see photo.
Art Glass
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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