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Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Cordova Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Cordova Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed. Small scale stacked
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.88 in
Blue Green Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Pottery Table Top on Wrought Base
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully blended colors of blues and green fired on Aldo Londi designed pottery table. Pattern
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery Rimini blue vase, circa 1960s. Made in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bird Vase
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery red ashtray, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.5 in W 9.25 in D 4.5 in
Aldo Londi - Bitossi for Raymor Glazed Stoneware Vase in Sahara Decor, Italy 60s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aldo Londi designed this eye-catching stoneware vase. Its distinct decor is called Sahara and is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
H 8.27 in Dm 4.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian White Glazed Terracotta Boar Statue or Sculpture
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Italian white glazed terracotta wild boar statue in the style Aldo Londi Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 4.25 in
1950s Pair Huge Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Italy
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1950s Pair Huge Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Mid Century Modern Table Lamp Italy
1950s Rare Pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi pendant lamp for Italian Raymor. This rare and sculptural Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor. This rare and sculptural Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Seta Art Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor with a 2 inch opening.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase for Raymor
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century Rimini blue pottery vase.
By Aldo Londi for Raymor.
Made in Londi's renowned
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche bird / duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche bird / duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
60s Italian Modern Aldo Londi Ashtray & Cigarette Holder by Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful combo of Ashtray and Cigarette Holder designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi Rimini Blu Cookie Jar by Aldo Londi for Raymor Made in Italy
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Fulton, CA
A lidded cookie jar or container by Bitossi Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi for Raymor. Retains "Raymor
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
"Thailandia" Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tall vase/vessel in in stripes of glazed ceramic and volcanic ash from Aldo Londi's "Thailandia
Category
Vintage 1950s Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Massive Handled Jug / Vase by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare MCM ceramiche / pottery handled jug / vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase for Raymor
By Aldo Londi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Aldo Londi Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase for Raymor
Paper label on bottom. Painted
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage ceramiche / pottery lion sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche / pottery lion sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Pottery Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Jonathan Adler, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare and very collectible bird/duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 9.75 in W 15 in D 5.85 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Large Ceramic Horse
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Italian handmade ceramic horse sculpture in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rimini Blu Catchall Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Made in Italy
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
in Florence, Italy in 1921. The Bitossi Foundation released the biography of the master Aldo Londi
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mondrian Color Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy geometric ceramic table lamp was imported and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
H 28 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
1963 MCM Italian Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Rimini Ambra
By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Topeka, KS
Aldo Londi for Bitossi & Raymor with new off-white faux silk drum shade. This piece has been confirmed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green Glazed Textural Hallmarked Ceramic Italian Vintage
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
This unusual and rare vintage Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic is of a woman. We have called
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 9 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during 1960s.
This fantastic piece is wonderful thanks to the blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Bowl or Ashtray, Leaf Decor, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
pieces were created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi to be sold through Raymor and Rosenthal Netter in 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Pair of Aldo Londi Bitossi "Milano Moderna" Art Pottery Table Lamps, C. 1959
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Two Milano Moderna Aldo Londi by Bitossi for Raymor Geometric Art Pottery Table Lamps. Small
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mustard Brown Stoneware Vase with Celadon Green Birds by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Italian ceramics, it embodies the distinctive style and craftsmanship of Aldo Londi.
ABOUT BITOSSI AND
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Bud Vase with 5 Stepped Cylinders, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
glossy monochrome surfaces.
The vase was created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche and is signed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
H 7.72 in W 4.2 in D 2.4 in
Mid-century Modern Brown Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This stoneware vase, crafted by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Art Pottery Table Set Tall Jars & Ashtray
By Aldo Londi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible set by Aldo Londi for Raymor Italy 1950's.
A large pair of lidded jars standing 16
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Stoneware
Bitossi for Raymor Box, Ceramic, White, Black, and Brown, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic white, black, and brown, signed. Small lidded box glazed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Bud Vase and Dresser Box with Lid, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
are done in dark pink of white sponge glaze.
The vase was created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi and is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Pair of Italian Pottery Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Marcello Fantoni, Raymor, Fantoni, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian pottery lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Stunning and unusual pair of Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Yellow and Green Stoneware Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, Set of 3
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Grythyttan, SE
These stoneware vases, crafted by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during the 1960s, are
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Italian Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Table Lamp c 1960's
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
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Aldo Londi Bitossi lamp, of Etruscan Revival form, in dark Verdigris glaze, retailed by Raymor, shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Purple, White, Stripes, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia (Cambodia) vase, ceramic, blue, purple, white, stripes, signed. Tall
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Fish Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid century unglazed sgraffito ceramic fish lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Fish figure is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase or Pitcher for Bitossi, Italy.
This magnificent
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Aldo Londi for Raymor Rimini Blue Pottery Tripod Occasional Table, 1950s
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi incised blue & green Tripod Side Table for Raymor. Featuring a handcrafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
60s Italian Ceramic and Fused Glass Mosaic Ashtray / Tray by Bitossi for Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
This large 1960s Italian Aldo Londi-attributed textured ceramic ashtray by Bitossi dazzles in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass
H 1.75 in W 10.5 in D 6.75 in
Aldo Londi Large terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue large vase for Bitossi, Italy.
This large vase was
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Art Ceramics Seta Vase by Aldo Lodi for Bitossi Raymor, Italy 1960's
By Aldo Londi
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Art Ceramics Studio Seta Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Ceramiche. Made
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Bitossi Italy for Raymor Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Ashtray, Catchall Mid Century
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Outstanding 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic catchall or cigar ashtray. Imported and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass
H 1.75 in W 10.75 in D 7.25 in
Bitossi for Raymor Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Ashtray Catch All Dish
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Lutz, FL
Large uncommon design Bitossi for Raymor Italy Ashtray or Catch All Trinket Dish Circa 1960’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 8.6 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Art studio Pottery Table Lamp With "Birch Tree" Design
By Guido Gambone, Bitossi, Fantoni, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
by Aldo Londi himself in 1960.
This particular lamp was completely disassembled, thoroughly cleaned
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Aldo Londo for Bitossi Persian Blue "Ball" Pottery Table Lamp, circa 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Italian Modern Aldo Londi for Bitossi cobalt blue textured globe table lamp. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1960's Bitossi Italy for Raymor Ceramic & Glass Mosaic Catchall/ Ashtray
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
Outstanding 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic catchall or ashtray. Imported and distributed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
H 1.5 in W 10.25 in D 5.5 in
1960s Tall Alvino Bagni Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
A 1960s import from Italy, this tall Bitossi Vase was designed by Alvino Bagni and has a shouldered
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Pitcher by Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
A "Rimini Blu" handled pitcher or carafe by Bitossi and designed by Aldo Londi for Raymor. Made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Artistan Pottery Abstract Horse Head Table Lamps
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in St. Louis, MO
Guido Gambone, Aldo Londi for Bitossi ,Marcello Fantoni , Fratelli Fanciullacci and Alvino Bagni to name
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Alvino Bagni for Raymor Vase
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
corner), height is 8”
From the period of Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Guido and Bruno Gambone, etc.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Alvino Bagni for Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Green, Brown, Signed
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in New York, NY
Bagni (1919-2000) was an elite ceramist and contemporary of Aldo Londi (Head Designer at Bitossi) and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Alvino Bagni for Raymor, Vase, Ceramic, White, Stripes, Blue, Yellow, Signed
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in New York, NY
ceramist and contemporary of Aldo Londi (Head Designer at Bitossi) and Guido Gambone. Bagni worked under
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Fratelli Fanciullacci for Elbee Gilt and Sgraffito Vase, Italy Mid Century
By Aldo Londi, Elbee, Fratelli Fanciullacci, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
also reminiscent of Aldo Londi pieces created for Raymor. Both Bitossi and Fanciullacci worked with
Category
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
1960s Italian Painted Bicolor Pitcher/Jug
By Aldo Londi
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Italian Painted Bicolor Pitcher/Jug
In the style of Aldo Londi for Bitossi vase in bright
Category
Vintage 1960s Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
Italian Glazed Pottery Lamp with Wine Bottles
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Marcello Fantoni, Raymor, Fantoni
Located in Houston, TX
Italian glazed pottery lamp with wine bottles.
Whimsical midcentury Italian Bitossi style glazed
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
1958 Helmut Bruchman Turquoise Blue Etruscan Glaze Table Lamp by Haeger
By Aldo Londi, Helmut Bruchman, Royal Haeger, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Turquoise glaze Etruscan table lamp designed by Helmut Bruchmann for Haeger Lamp Co, circa 1958. This lamp is a rare and hard to find lamp especially in this unique blue-gree...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Aldo Londi Bitossi For Raymor For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the aldo londi bitossi for raymor you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each aldo londi bitossi for raymor for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and earthenware. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer aldo londi bitossi for raymor, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each aldo londi bitossi for raymor bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Raymor each produced at least one beautiful aldo londi bitossi for raymor that is worth considering.
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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
- 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.
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Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.