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Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ashtray for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage ashtray in signature Rimini blue glaze with leaf motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Marked
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Square Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
made in blue glazed terracotta ceramic, designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Conic Vase, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handcrafted Rimini blue ceramic vase. Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi "Rimini Blue" Table Lamp by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
emerald hues of Aldo Londi's iconic "Rimini Blue" are sure to delight each and every house guest, day or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Metal, Brass
1960s Bitossi Ceramiche Aldo Londi "Rimini Blue" Ceiling Lamp, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, Austria
Ceiling lamp from Aldo Londi for the company Bitossi Ceramiche in "Rimini Blue" glazed ceramic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic, Plexiglass
Large Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Brutalist Vase by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Kensington, MD
Classic Italian Brutalist design by famed Italian ceramicist Aldo Londi in his signature Sgraffito
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Vases
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small 'Rimini blu', blue glazed terracotta ceramic squared ashtray. Design by Aldo Londi and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
H 1.19 in W 4.41 in D 4.41 in
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Circular Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic circular bowl. Italy, 1950-1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Horse, Italy, circa 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural horse statue - Bitossi Aldo Londi. This character statue has
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Set of Vase, Ashtray and Candleholder
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful handmade Rimini blue glazed ceramic set of three pieces. Designed by Aldo Londi and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase on Sterling Silver Base, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase on sterling silver pedestal. Designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Bitossi Ceramic Italy Vase, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase, made in Italy, circa 1960s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites. Signed with Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi Style Blue Rimini Art Pottery Lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Aldo Londi.
The lamp features a blue Rimini finish with a brass neck that connects to a brass light
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Cityscape Ceramic Lamp Base Rimini Blue
By Aldo Londi
Located in Chicago, IL
A very pretty example of Aldo Londi's work. Same time period as the work of Gambone and Fantoni
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Castle Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely large Bitossi Ceramic lamp designed by Aldo Londi in Rimini Blue. Unusual castle trellis top
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Table lamp for Bitossi 'Rimini blue' Italy 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, FR
ALDO LONDI. Table lamp, "Rimini Blu", Bitossi, Italy 1960s, chamotte and blue glazed earthenware
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Bitossi Ashtray/Catchall by Aldo Londi Blue Rimini Collection
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Bitossi ashtray/catchall by Aldo Londi, it's part of "Blue Rimini" Collection, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blue Glaze Italian Stoneware Vase by Aldo Londi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Italian ceramist Aldo Londi designed this lacquered chamotte stoneware vase glazed with Rimini
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
1960s Gorgeous Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Blue Rimini Collection"
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, part of "Blue Rimini" Collection. It's in excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
1960s, Stunning Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Blue Rimini Collection"
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, part of "Blue Rimini" collection. it's in excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.88 in W 3.34 in D 2.16 in
1960s Bitossi Box in Ceramic by Aldo Londi "Blue Rimini" Collection
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Bitossi ceramic box by Aldo Londi, this box is part of "Blue Rimini" Collection, is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Square Midcentury Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche. Italy 1960's.
Aldo Londi was born in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.19 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Rimini Blue Cat Made of Ceramics by Aldo Londi, 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Rimini Blue cat made of ceramics by Aldo Londi,1960
This is a rare model, the cat is handmade
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini by Aldo Londi Blue vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic round vase, Italy, 1950-1960s. Designed by Aldo Londi and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Bowl
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue glazed ceramic rectanular ashtray or bowl, Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
H 1.58 in W 13.31 in D 4.57 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Oversized Jug Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
-carved and finished in a rich azure glaze known as “Rimini Blue.”
But with his other hand, Londi reached
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
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
Rimini Blue Vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bittossi Ceramics, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Beograd, RS
tones of blue - Rimini, Turquoise and Cerulean Blue. The vase was designed by Aldo Londi for Bittossi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Square Midcentury Ashtray, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
H 1.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Glazed "Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray, Bitossi Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and large round midcentury ashtray in blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu). This amazing
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Square Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing blue glazed (Rimini Blu) ceramic ashtray design by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
H 1.19 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi for Bitossi 'Rimini Blue' Pottery Table Lamp, 1960
By Aldo Londi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi for Bitossi 'Rimini Blue' pottery table lamp, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 34.65 in Dm 18.9 in
"Blue Rimini" Glazed Ceramic Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Rome, IT
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. This eye
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Campus Table Lamp, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large, exceptional Aldo Londi for Bitossi table lamp featuring a modernist impressed architectural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Rectangular Ashtray Bowl Videpoche
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
H 1.97 in W 7.45 in D 5.32 in
Aldo Londi Vase für Bitossi • 'Rimini Blue' Serie 1960er Jahre • Italien
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Andernach, DE
Original Ateliershandwerk von Aldo Londi für Bitossi.
Italienische Keramikkunst aus der Mitte des
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Horse, Italy, circa 1968
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Sydney, NSW
A deep 'Rimini Blu' glazed horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Brilliant glaze with streaks of green
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Italian “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Owl Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Rare large Italian “Rimini Blue” ceramic owl vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
In beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rimini Blue Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful ceramic lamp in rimini blue by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. Newly rewired and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen
Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
Ceramic standing horse sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Blue crystalline glaze enhancing the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossii Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Sausage Dog
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Aldo Londi (Italian, 1911-2003) for Bitossi and dating from around 1960. The dog has a long square
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
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H 2.96 in W 9.65 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Italian “Rimini Blue” Bitossi Table Lamps by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of 1960’s Italian ceramic ‘Rimini Blue’ table lamps by renowned Italian ceramicist
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Glaze Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini blue glaze table lamp, circa 1960
Measures: 6.5" wide x 5" deep x
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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
Terracotta, Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Very Large Round Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Ashtray, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed ashtray. Very large, has a diameter of 9 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Set of 3 Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vases
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of handmade Rimini blue cylindric ceramic vases designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rimini Blue ceramic footed vase with geometric motifs, Italy
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Extra Large Ceramic Vase Umbrella Stand
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful very large midcentury Rimini blue cylindric glazed vase or umbrella holder with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Wide-Mouthed Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Denver, CO
glazed vibrant turquoise and cobalt blue that comprise Aldo Londi's classic 'rimini blu'.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Ceramic "Rimini Blue" Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Glazed Pottery Sculpture
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in München, BY
Ceramic horse sculpture from the "Rimini Blue" series by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 12.6 in W 5.12 in D 11.82 in
Blue Ceramic Vase of Rimini Blu Collection by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR
Blue ceramic vase of Rimini Blu Collection from the middle of the last century by Aldo Londi for
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Rimini Blue Vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cylindrical vase in Rimini Blue by Aldo Londi and Bitossi. Deep impressions surround the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
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
Lovely 1960s Bitossi Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi in Famous "Rimini Blue"
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi in his famous "Rimini Blue" colour. Re wired with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely 1960s Bitossi Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi in Famous "Rimini Blue"
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1960s Bitossi ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi in his famous "Rimini Blue" colour. Re wired with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Aldo Londi Rimini Blue For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic aldo londi rimini blue available at 1stDibs. Each aldo londi rimini blue for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and terracotta. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect aldo londi rimini blue — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right aldo londi rimini blue, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one aldo londi rimini blue that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Raymor produced versions that are worth a look.
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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 legendary 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.
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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