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Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rimini Blue Bitossi Aldo Londi Bowl, Glazed Ceramic
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Italian Aldo Londi Ceramic Bowl
By Aldo Londi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Art Ceramic bowl by Aldo Londi 1960s.
Decorative plate, the art is hand painted
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Ceramic Bowl for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Londi design decorative ceramic centerpiece bowl for Bitossi, Italy.
Fun scene depicting
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Bowl, Ceramic, Green, White, Brown, Signed
By Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Bowl, Ceramic, Green, White, Brown, Signed. Tricolore, Signed. Small scale Aldo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Italian large ceramic “ Rimini Blue” bowl designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Large
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage Rimini Blu Bitossi Aldo Londi glazed ceramic bowl. Beautiful blue glazed (Rimini Blu
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
: Bitossi
Designer: Aldo Londi
Country of Origin: Italy
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Dimensions
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed. Large low bowl decorated with a relief pattern of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Signed Oxblood Glazed Italian Pottery Bowl Likely Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Studio City, CA
glaze that absolutely radiates in the light. We believe this work is likely an Aldo Londi piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
$1,495
H 3.5 in Dm 10.5 in
1960s Figural Zebra Bowl Animal Art Pottery by Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy
By Aldo Londi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Figural Zebra Bowl Animal Art Pottery by Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy
Maker stamped.
6.75 long x
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
$250
H 5.75 in W 3.88 in D 6.75 in
Mid-Century Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s, in Very Good
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
$2,931
H 3.15 in Dm 9.84 in
Large MidCentury Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Designer: Aldo Londi
Color: Blue
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Dimensions: 10.63ʺW × 10.63ʺD
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$1,759
H 2.36 in Dm 10.63 in
Large Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
:
Materials: Ceramic
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Designer: Aldo Londi
Brand: Bitossi
Country of Origin: Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$1,759
H 2.36 in Dm 13.78 in
Mid Century Aldo Londi ceramic pedestal bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Oslo, NO
This vintage pedestal bowl from Bitossi’s iconic Rimini Blue collection is a masterpiece of mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
-Century Modern
Brand: Bitossi
Designer: Aldo Londi
Country of Origin: Italy
Item Type: Vintage, Antique or
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
$1,759
H 2.36 in Dm 10.63 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Safety Pin Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Safety Pin Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Signed. Large stoneware bowl with an
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Female Figure Bowl, Italy, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large deep bowl decorated in matt glazes of yellows and ochres with three clothed female figures
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Petite Ceramic Compote Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Attractive vintage ceramic compote by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful round striped terracotta bowl, designed by Aldo Londi, handcrafted from ceramic by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
$1,900
H 3.33 in Dm 10.5 in
Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
$1,671
H 3.35 in Dm 11.23 in
Set of 2 Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic vase and bowl signed.
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 ceramic Bowl and vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi, Italy in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Candle Holder Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 1950s. Handcrafted with hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Bowl Videpoche
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
designs in cobalt blue and turquoise colors. The 'Rimini blu' collection was designed by Aldo Londi for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
$1,168
H 1.97 in W 7.45 in D 5.32 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Glazed Ceramic Footed Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
-1960s.
Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
$1,617
H 4.53 in Dm 7.68 in
Mid Century Modern Large Bitossi Rimini Blue Bowl by Aldo Londi C1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic large (10.5) inches x 3 deep bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Rimini Blue such a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic XL Round Centerpiece Bowl Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic large ashtray designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Rimini Blu Bowl / Ashtray, Italy c.1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Rimini Blu Bowl / Ashtray, Italy c.1965.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.63 in W 3.63 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta Ceramic Pedestal Bowl Gold, Greens, Blues
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
This very special vintage Italian glazed ceramic with seta designs by Aldo Londi for Bitossi is a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Leaf Shaped Glazed Ceramic Bowl / Ashtray
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 1950-1960s.
Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Italy with hand carved
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
$898
H 2.56 in W 7.68 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta Ceramic Pedestal Bowl Pink, Gold, Off White
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage 1960's ceramic pedestal bowl is of the seta technique and designed by Aldo Londi for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$1,675
H 8 in W 8 in D 8 in
Bitossi pottery large bowl or flower pot, Rimini Blue, By Aldo Londi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Classic rather large Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic bowl or flower pot from the Rimini blue range. A
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Wicker, Art Glass
Mid-Century Burnt Umber & Multicolor Blue Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Vistosi
By Aldo Londi, Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Dots Motif by Aldo Londi for Vistosi originates from Italy, Circa 1960. This piece features a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$1,245
H 3.75 in Dm 10 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
Yellow Candle Holder and Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Awesome yellow floral decor lidded catchall bowl by Aldo londi for bitossi. the lid functions as a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic
Large Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Paisley Glazed Bowl
By Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large Italian earthenware ceramic paisley pattern turquoise (rimini blue) bowl by Aldo Londi for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Vases
Materials
Pottery
1950s Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Rimini Blue Bowl with Lid
By Bitossi
Located in Cordova, SC
craftsmanship and artistic innovation. This particular piece represents the distinctive work of Aldo Londi
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Square bowl on feet, glazed ceramic.
Located in København, Copenhagen
will be applicable to your purchase.
Aldo Londi (1911–2003) for Bitossi, Italy.
Square bowl on feet
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$280
H 1.97 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Aldo Londi Circular Ceramic Bowl, Blue Glazed, Bitossi, Mid-20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Aldo londi circular ceramic bowl, blue glazed, Bitossi, mid-20th century, good condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$1,162
H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Raymor Bitossi Italian Pottery Bowl Remini Blue
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Aldo Londi
Importer: Raymor.
Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Pottery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi For Bitossi Feather Plume Ceramic Bowl Vintage White And Gold
Located in North Miami, FL
This sculptural vintage Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic bowl or vessel has gold painted
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$850
H 5 in W 12.5 in D 10 in
Vintage Italian Earthenware Sugar Bowl with Lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian earthenware bowl with lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1950s). An early and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$877 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.76 in Dm 6.62 in
Bitossi Bowl, Ceramic, Black with Gold Spikes, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi bowl, ceramic, black with gold spikes, signed. Small to medium scale bowl in black glaze
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Bowl on a Plate by Ernestine Salerno
By Aldo Londi, Ernestine
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A modernist green ceramic bowl with its plate designed and manufactured in the Seventies by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Italy Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Centerpiece Bowl Catchall, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Atlanta, GA
design is attributed to the legendary Italian ceramicist Aldo Londi, making it a highly collectible and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Glass
$1,500
H 1.75 in W 10.63 in D 7.07 in
Raymor Italian Ceramic Rectangular Catchall Bowl, Italy, c.1960
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Raymor Italian Ceramic Rectangular Catchall Bowl, Italy, c.1960.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Ceramic and Mosaic Bowl Vide Poche Centerpiece, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by the legendary Aldo Londi, this extraordinary ceramic centerpiece, also known as a cigar
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Glass
$1,800
H 3.13 in W 11.63 in D 11.63 in
Italian Modern Whimsical Ceramic Bowl by Gli Etruschi
By Guido Gambone, Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Gli Etruschi
Located in Framingham, MA
Incredible modernist ceramic bowl by renown Italian potter Gli Etruschi. This bowl came from Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Zitaly Pottery Bowl
By Aldo Londi
Located in Garnerville, NY
Autumnal glazes decorate the interior of this beautiful bowl designed by Aldo Londi. Aubergine
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Modernist Aldo Londi Pottery Bowl Cache Pot
By Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Reduced from $375.....With incisions representing stylized tessera, this Aldo Londi glazed and gilt
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Berlin, Germany
Aldo Londi designed this lacquered ceramic bowl during the 1960s. It was manufactured in Italy by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Rimini Blue and Gold Glazed Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Large tapered bowl with rare gold glazed safety pin motif. Nice contrast in colors and not commonly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Serving Bowls
Vintage Italian Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Italian ceramic bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi 1960s
Large handcrafted ceramic bowl in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Footed Compote Bowl Orange Made in Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An impressive centerpiece by Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This is a vintage piece in a gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$340
H 9.25 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
Italian Sgraffito Gold and White Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glamorous vintage ceramic bowl with incised design and hand-painted gold accents designed by Aldo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$650
H 3.75 in Dm 7.8 in
Bright Mid Century Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Bright and fun small mid century pottery bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy 1960s. Having a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Italian Pedestal Bowl by Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian footed pedestal bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Part of the "Seta" Series. Beautiful etched
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi, Rimini Blue Dish Bowl in Ceramics, Designed by Aldo Londi
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bitossi, Rimini blue dish bowl in ceramics, designed by Aldo Londi.
Stamped. 1960s.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Bowls
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Bowl/ Flowerpot in Rimini-Blue Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Bowl / flowerpot in Rimini-blue glazed ceramics with geometric patterns
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic
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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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