Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Broken Gold Bowl or Ashtray, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Alvino Bagni, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
created by Aldo Londi, including the pieces with Oro Rotto glaze; however, we saw a very similar bowl or
Gold
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
1950s Stylized Italian Pottery Bird Vases, a Pair
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New Windsor, NY
A fine pair of handmade Bitossi art pottery stylized bird vases. Great muted color palette of an olive green, black and white glazes. The finger print by the bird's eye is truly rema...
Ceramic, Pottery
Guido Gambone cylinder vase in blue and black ceramic, Italy
By Guido Gambone
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
include Marcello Fantoni, Aldo Londi, Alvino Bagni, etc
Ceramic
Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg Ceramic Pottery Bowl
By Josef Ekberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
time include Guido Gambone, Aldo Londi, Alvino Bagni, Stig Lindberg, Gunnar Nylung, etc.
Ceramic
A monumental vintage Italian ceramic vase by Bitossi, 1960s
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental ceramic vase by Bitossi, circa 1965. Possibly designed by Aldo Londi or Alvino Bagni
Ceramic
Alvino Bagni Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A ceramic glazed table lamp rich with shades of green brass hardware and French wired.
Brass
Vintage Rimini Blue Ashtray Catch All by Aldo Londi for Bitosi, 1970s
By Alvino Bagni, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Italian modern Rimini blue small ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This series was created in 1959
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 21.26 in Dm 13.98 in
1970s Harlequin Pair of Studio Pottery Lamps Italy Bitossi Bagni Londi Rimini
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A lovely colourful harlequin pair of 1970s Italian studio pottery lamps with raised pattern in mustard and green and navy blue and green - very much like Bitossi in the pattern and r...
Pottery, Fabric
Tall Bitossi Italian Pottery Vase
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New Windsor, NY
Tall Bitossi Italian pottery vase, circa 1950-1960. Signed on the bottom, Italy, 849. Egg shell white 'V' cut opening. Terracotta, turquoise, black ring decoration streaked with gray...
Ceramic, Pottery
Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand Thrown Ceramic Vase Ardalt Bitossi, 1960s
By Alvino Bagni, Aldo Londi, Ceramiche Campionesi
Located in Miami, FL
Late 1960s-early 1970s Italian modern hand thrown ceramic vase with a light textured finish. More than likely produced by Ceramiche Campione (1950-1974) for New York retailer, Ardalt...
Ceramic, Pottery
1960s Mid-Century Italian Pottery Jalousie Stepped Earthtone Flower Vase
By Aldo Londi, Ettore Sottsass, Raymor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
palette under a high gloss glaze. In the manner of the Ettore Sottsass, Aldo Londi, Bagni, or Gambone
Ceramic
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H 4.5 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Textured Covered Vessel by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Alvino Bagni, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Italian Mid-Century Modern textured covered vessel by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. A stylized
Ceramic, Pottery
1960s Tall Alvino Bagni Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
A 1960s import from Italy, this tall Bitossi Vase was designed by Alvino Bagni and has a shouldered
Clay
Bitossi Italy Art Pottery Box for Raymor
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni, Aldo Londi
Located in New Windsor, NY
Fully signed art pottery box for desk or tabletop. Beautifully decorated with a minty green, white and aubergine glazes, circa 1950-1960. Bellini mark on Raymor label.
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Early Bitossi Italian Art Pottery Fish
By Alvino Bagni, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New Windsor, NY
Fun and whimsical art pottery fish. Signed on bottom, B.24B, Italy. Celadon green glaze with white and black accents. Very good, original condition with some glaze misses and roughne...
Pottery
Ceramic Modernist Table Lamp by Raymor, Italy, 1960s
By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Alvino Bagni
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual and charming table lamp by Raymor. Features a conical body with wavy pattern of blue and brown. Great color pattern and scale. Measures : Overall 16.5” tall 10” wide...
Ceramic
Sold
H 9 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Mid Century Italian Modern Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery Pitcher Vessel Birds
By Aldo Londi, Alvino Bagni, Fratelli Fanciullacci, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian pottery pitcher vase made by Fratelli Fanciullacci in the early 1960s. With a matte brown glaze on the body and glossy decoration. of a Guinea Fowl and a S...
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 24 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Marcello Fantoni Organic Shaped Ceramic Lamp with Heavy Texture Lava Glaze
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
notable designers from the period include Guido Gambone, Aldo Londi, Alvino Bagni, Bitossi, etc.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pottery Lamp
By Lee Rosen
Located in New Windsor, NY
gourd shaped design is reminiscent of Aldo Londi or Alvino Bagni for Bitossi. Signed Italy. The
Clay
Large Freeform Guido Gambone Bowl, Italy, Ceramic
By Guido Gambone
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
point 2.9" tall for most of the piece other notable ceramicists from the period include Alvino Bagni
Ceramic
Fratelli Fanciullacci for Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase, a Trio
By Raymor, Fratelli Fanciullacci, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi or Alvino Bagni in the same period. Scrolls, bands, and rectangles adorn the
Ceramic, Pottery
Black Cube Vase by Alvino Bagni for Raymor USA, Handmade in Italy, 1980s
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
, Aldo Londi and Alvino Bagni, American designs by George Nelson, Arthur Umanoff, Gilbert Rode, Michael
Clay
Sold
H 2.25 in W 5 in D 5 in
German Studio Pottery Vase in Grey and Dark Brown Stone Shape for Raymor, 1970s
By Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
Wright, the Italian ceramists like Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass, Aldo Londi and Alvino Bagni and American
Pottery
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H 6.75 in W 3 in D 3 in
Eyes Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Raymor, Pottery Handmade in Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Chicago, IL
Russel Wright, Italian ceramists Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass, Aldo Londi and Alvino Bagni, American designs
Ceramic
Salt and Pepper Shakers Made in Italy for Raymor, Comical Couple, 1960s
By Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
, Aldo Londi and Alvino Bagni, American designs by George Nelson, Arthur Umanoff, Gilbert Rode, Michael
Ceramic
Midcentury Cocoon Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This extraordinary cocoon pendant lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1960s, features a highly unusual and sculptural design that epitomizes the elegance of mid-century modern aestheti...
Resin
$722
H 3.15 in Dm 3.55 in
Turquois Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
By Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Gefle, Bobergs Fajansfabrik AB, Bo Fajans
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco globe vase with amazing 'Lava' glaze. Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans (Bobergs Fajansfabrik), Sweden. This model 'Kulvas' was first exhibited at the ...
Ceramic
$1,620
H 15.5 in W 32.88 in D 21.5 in
Mid Century Kidney Chess and Mills Nine Men's Morris Side Game Table Italy 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1950s - 1960s Italian kidney era side table. Minor patina and paint lost at the edges gives this piece a classy statement. Measurements: about 15.5...
Wood
American Modern Handcrafted Wood Marquetry Serving Tray, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern handcrafted American wood marquetry serving tray with chrome accent bars circa 1980s.
Chrome
$3,177Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 31 in D 8 in
Rare Goldkant Cocoon Two-Light Pendand Lamp 1960's Castiglioni, Flos Style
By Goldkant Leuchten, Achille Castiglioni
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, extra wide Mid-Century Modern Cocoon two-light pendant lamp or flush mount by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant in the style of Achille Castiglioni, designed and manufactured in Germa...
Metal, Chrome
Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Ceramic Pitcher by Guido Gambone
Located in Montreal, QC
Ceramic pitcher by Guido Gambone. Signed: "Gambone Italy".
Ceramic
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Artona' Sofa in Elm and Checked Fabric
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 'Artona' sofa, elm, checkered fabric, Italy, 1975. Cubic ‘Artona’ sofa by Italian designer couple Afra and Tobia Scarpa. This sofa shows absolute st...
Fabric, Elm
French Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Primavera
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in Paris, FR
French white craquelure vase by Charlotte Chauchet (1878-1964) for Atelier Primavera au Printemps Signed Primavera, France, Numbered.
Ceramic
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet or Cupboard in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet or cupboard, solid oak, France, 1960s This cabinet is a strong example of thoughtful woodworking, where structure and surface are tre...
Oak
Swedish Designer, Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood side table with inlays, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 29.3” H x 26.5” W x 15.7” D
Wood
$2,125
H 6.3 in W 10.63 in D 9.45 in
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund. The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...
Ceramic
$2,065 / set
H 8 in W 8 in D 8 in
Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
GUCCI Set of 3 Card Plates
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 vintage Gucci porcelain plates in the motif of poker cards / Made in Italy Original stamp on the base Diameter: 8.5 inches, height 1 inch set of 3 available in stock in Ital...
Porcelain
$525
H 3.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.75 in
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Medium Stoneware Bowl by Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gunnar Nylund "ARO" medium stoneware bowl by Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s Measures: Height 3 1/4" (8cm) Width 6 1/4" (16cm) Depth 4 3/4" (12cm) Incised "R (Three Crowns) Sweden ...
Stoneware
$18,219
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
Wood
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.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.