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1960's Flavio Poli ashtray in Murano Sommerso Glass
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Flavio Poli
Located in Bern, CH
Stunning 1960s Murano ashtray / decorative item.
Designed by Flavio Poli in Murano Sommerso Glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1960's Flavio Poli ashtray in Murano Sommerso Glass
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bern, CH
1960s stunning cobalt blue ashtray / decorative item.
Designed by Flavio Poli in Murano Sommerso
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1960's Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray / Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bern, CH
1960's blown glass ashtray. Designed by Flavio Poli in Murano Sommerso Glass. Made in Italy. A
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Seguso Murano Sommerso Ashtray Blue Red Art
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Murano Modernist Ashtray Blue White and Red
Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Red Art
Unsigned
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in Purple Glass Italy 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Palermo, PA
This vintage Murano ashtray is a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts of Italian glassware
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass ashtray, Italy, 1960s
Found in a noble apartment. It is intact and in good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Sommerso Murano Art Glass Triangular Bowl or Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Seguso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Seguso Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy 1960s.
Sculptural Murano Art Glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
An Italian 1960s green Murano glass ashtray / bowl
Located in London, GB
A lovely Italian 1960s green Murano glass ashtray bowl
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Vintage 1960s Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Mid-century Murano Glass Ashtray Amber, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Mid-century Murano glass ashtray amber, 1960s
Intact and in good condition.
Each side
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Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Sommerso murano glass ashtray by Arte Nuova, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing vintage sommerso murano glass ashtray.
Made by Arte Nuova in the 1950s/60s, this piece is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Vintage Italian Murano Glass Ashtray 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Beautiful vintage Italian Murano glass ashtray or bowl by Alfredo Barbini, circa 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
A. SEGUSO - Murano Controlled Bubble Amethyst Glass Ashtray - Italy - C.1960's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Chatham, ON
1960's.
Excellent / mint vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minor scratches
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
H 1.88 in W 4.5 in D 4.25 in
Murano Submerged Glass Ashtray/Valet Tray, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano submerged glass ashtray/valet tray, Italy, 1960s.
Small signs of the time, it is intact
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Stunning Murano Ochre Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning Ochre ashtray or catchall in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Red Sommerso Multifaceted Glass Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano multifaceted ashtray in red, yellow and clear sommerso blown glass. Designed by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 3.75 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Pink Seguso Murano Ashtray with Gold Dust, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand blown bullicante pink Murano art glass bowl or ashtray with gold aventurine flecks. It is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Large Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large mid-century Murano glass ashtray, 1960s Italian design
Intact and in good condition.
Small
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Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Smoked Murano Glass Ashtray
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mid-Century Modern ashtray in Murano glass 1960s.
Smoked glass ashtray very modern design and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in Purple Glass, Italy 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern Purple Murano glass ashtray, done in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Flavio Poli Colorful Faceted Diamond Ashtray by Seguso, Murano, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful multi-faceted and polished Murano glass ashtray in a wonderful diamond shape from the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Orange and White Murano Glass Italian Bowl or Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury orange and white Murano glass bowl or ashtray. This fantastic piece was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Bullicante Murano Glass Ashtray by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A clear and gold murano glass ashtray with his pestle designed and manufactured in Italy by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Submerged Glass Ashtray/Valet Tray, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano submerged glass ashtray/valet tray, Italy, 1960s.
Family item, it has small signs of aging
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Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Multicolor Murano Glass Bowl Gold Flakes Shell Ashtray Dino Martens Italy, 1960s
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element, GOLD FLAKES.
DINO MARTENS FOR AURELIANO TOSO
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.25 in W 5.71 in D 5.6 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtrays, 1960s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Add a little shine into your home with this blue pair of asstrays.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli, Sommerso Ashtray, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in London, GB
of the Murano Glass Museum in Venice, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, and The Museum
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Ashtray Murano Glass Blue Transparent Midcentury Modern Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Imposing circular ashtray made of very thick Murano glass, in shades of electic blue and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Ashtray
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Pink Murano Art glass ashtray 1960s.
Rose flower shaped Murano ashtray in bright pink.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Manta Ray Tortoise Spotted Bowl Ashtray Vintage 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
a lux effect.
Beautiful hand blown tortoiseshell bowl or ashtray.
Handcrafted in Murano Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Ashtray Vide-Poche Flavio Poli Murano Glass Sommerso Midcentury Italy 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Ashtray/vide-poche produced in Italy in the 1960s by the Italian designer Flavio Poli.
The ashtray
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.76 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Set Of 2 Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtrays 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of Murano glass ashtrays, Italy, 1960s
Household items, purchased in the 1960s and used in a
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Vintage 1960s Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
Tri-Color Murano Glass Ashtray by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy, partially collapsed and thick decorative small bowl or ashtray composed of 3-colored glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Seguso Style Modern Heavy Green and Yellow Murano Glass Big ashtray
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a striking 1960s Seguso-style modern heavy Murano glass ashtray in a rich green hue. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Set of 2 Colorful Murano Glass Ashtrays Mid-Century Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 of colorful Murano glass ashtrays Mid-Century Italian design 1960s
Good condition, very
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 1.58 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
1960s Barovier Style Green and Gold Bullicante Murano Glass Ashtray and Pestle
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
the renowned Murano glass tradition and a representation of the 1960s design sensibility, this ashtray
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Ashtray Bowl Murano Glass Sommerso Attributed to Seguso Midcentury Italy 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Italy in the 60's/70's
The ashtray was made of Murano glass in shades of amber and pink with the famous
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 2.37 in W 6.89 in D 6.3 in
A 1960s Modernist Red Sommerso Murano Glass Large Triangular Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect condition red and orange sommerso murano glass hand-crafted in Venice by Seguso, Murano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.76 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
White & Yellow 'Bipartite' Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
White & yellow 'Bipartite' murano glass ashtray by Seguso
Italy, circa 1960s.
Exquisite
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Decorated Murano Crystal Ashtrays/pocket trays, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of decorated Murano crystal ashtrays/pocket trays, Italy, 1960s
Found in a noble apartment
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Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
Small Azure & Orange Murano Glass 1960s Ashtray by Pierre Cardin for Venini
By Pierre Cardin, Venini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This small ashtray was designed by Pierre Cardin for Venini in the 1960s. It is executed in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.45 in W 2.09 in D 2.09 in
1, 1 kg Murano Glass Bowl silver Flakes Shell Ashtray by Dino Martens Italy 1960s
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element, Silver FLAKES.
DINO MARTENS FOR AURELIANO TOSO
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.56 in W 7.09 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Black and Multicolored Murano Glass Clown Trinket Bowl / Ashtray, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
A Murano glass clown bowl / ashtray, with a cased body.
The hands serve as
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 2.37 in
Murano Italian Art Glass Ashtray, Bubbles Design and Sterling Silver Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano glass ashtray with million bubble drops and sterling silver accents. Italy, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ashtray by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Sommerso Glass, Murano, Italy, 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb ashtray by flavio poli for seguso, designed and produced in italy in the 1960s.
This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Murano glass bowl Italian design 1960s
Intact and in good condition, small signs of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Cenedese Aquamarine and Amber Murano "Sommerso" Glass Bowl, 1960s
By Cenedese, Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury aquamarine and amber Murano Glass Bowl. This fantastic piece was designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 3.15 in W 4.65 in D 9.26 in
New Old Stock, Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Italy 1960s No1
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Vetri (marked underneath the bowl)
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1960s-1970s
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.05 in W 7.21 in D 5.52 in
Faceted Blue Murano Midcentury Modern 1960s Sommerso Diamond Cut Glass Bowl
By Seguso, Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Faceted vintage Italian Murano art glass bowl, dish or ashtray circa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
New Old Stock, 1, 6kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros Cenedese Italy 1960s
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Vetri (marked underneath the bowl)
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1960s-1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.84 in W 7.49 in D 6.19 in
New Old Stock 1, 2kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Italy 1960s
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Vetri (marked underneath the bowl)
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1960s-1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.49 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
New Old Stock, Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Italy 1960s No 2
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Vetri (marked underneath the bowl)
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1960s-1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.29 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Yellow Murano "LENTI" Glass Vase Element by Ercole Barovier and Toso Italy 1960s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase element "LENTI" by Barovier and Toso
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 6.11 in Dm 4.93 in
Set of 2 New Old Stock, Murano Sommerso Glass Shell Bowl Cenedese Vetri, 1960s
By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
bowl)
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1960s-1970s
This original glass bowl set was
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.49 in W 5.91 in D 6.3 in
Multicolored Freeform Murano Ashtrays or Bowls, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of freeform Murano colored ashtrays or bowls from 1960's, Italy. Multicolored Murano art glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Cenedese Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy 1960´s
By Cenedese
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Large Cenedese Italian Sommerso Murano glass ashtray. Italy 1960´s
Utilizing the Sommerso technique
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano ashtray, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano ashtray, 1960s.
Dimensions: H= 13 cm; W= 22 cm; D= 22 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano glass ashtray around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano glass ashtray around 1960s
Brown with clear glass
Partly cut glass
Original condition
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Submerged Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano submerged glass ashtray, Italy, 1960s.
Family item, it has small signs of aging and use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Glass
Materials
Glass
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1960s Murano Ashtrays For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1960s murano ashtrays for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1960s murano ashtrays was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and art glass. 1960s murano ashtrays have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1960s murano ashtrays made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. 1960s murano ashtrays have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cenedese, Venini and Antonio da Ros are consistently popular.
How Much are 1960s Murano Ashtrays?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $570, while they’re typically $149 on the low end and $1,866 highest priced.
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 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.
Questions About 1960s Murano Ashtrays
- What is a caftan from the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- Were there watches in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What was worn in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. 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. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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