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Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in Dallas, TX
A ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi .
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning large vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, features a seta design in rare "Lobster
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mirror by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid century round ceramic mirror designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Made in Italy, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Patchwork Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Garnerville, NY
signed on bottom, B 105, Italy (Italy). Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1950-1960. Good condition. No
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green & Yellow Ashtray
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1950’s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian ceramic ashtray in yellow and olive green. Decorated with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Lidded Box, Onion Decor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful lidded box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Decorated in what is often referred to as “Onion
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Atomic Floral Ashtray
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1950’s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian ceramic ashtray. Decorated with atomic style flowers in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Petite Ceramic Compote Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
Rare Aldo Londi for Bitossi Floor Vase, Italian Ceramic
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Exceptional and large floor vase designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rare and largest size of this
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Brown, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Brown, Signed. Small ball form vase with orange
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi dark green vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Torino, IT
Bitossi dark green vase, Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Large Ashtray or Catchall, Italian Ceramic
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Lovely and large ashtray or catchall designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Stunning colors and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Blue Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Handcrafted in Italy
"Rimini Blu" enameled
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stoneware
Seta Art Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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
Giant blue ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Large glazed blue ceramic ashtray with the beautiful patterns of the best designs by Aldo Londi for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Pottery Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Fantoni, Aldo Londi, Marcello Fantoni, Raymor
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
Large Midcentury Italian Ceramic Lamp Attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Large midcentury Italian ceramic Lamp attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
As shown, lamp will
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vintage Mid Century Italian Ceramic "Fasce Colorate" Decor Vase for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental turquoise glazed ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960s. The lamp is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
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
Italian “Rimini Blue” Ceramic Owl Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Remini Blue Ceramic Ashtray Handcrafted in Italy
"Rimini Blu" enameled terra
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, incised ceramic, sgraffito, art pottery table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi Collectors Vase in Rimini Blu Design, 1980s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi Collectors Vase in Rimini Blu Design, 1980s
Beautiful small vase
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Horse Sculpture Glazed Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful horse sculpture in glazed ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Made in Italy in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 5.12 in
Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
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
H 6.7 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1960s 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
1960s 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
Mid century ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s. Tones of espresso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Metal
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blue Glaze Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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
Italian Mid-Century Art Pottery Bird Sculpture Box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Mid-Century Art Pottery Bird Sculpture Box by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.29 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
Large Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Hand Painted Colorful Mosaic Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Troy, MI
Massive and rare hand painted ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
circa 1960s
Colorful mosaic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Orange & Yellow Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Statuesque Aldo Londi for Bitossi Studios Vibrant handcrafted Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Monumental ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental mid century modern ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy circa 1960s. Tones
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 50s
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage ceramic ashtray Rimini blu by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1950s
blue glazed ceramic work
Category
Vintage 1950s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Italian ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a banded
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1965
Located in Vienna, AT
Large, blue glazed vintage ceramic vase Rimini blu by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, from Italy from 1965
Category
Vintage 1960s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Vase Blue Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful cylindrical decorative vase in glazed blue ceramic attributed to Aldo Londi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Owl Vase. Bright blues and green
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Italian Mustard Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large stunning mustard ceramic lamps with rows of etched patterning manufactured by Aldo Londi for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Aldo Londi for Bitossi Geometric Ceramic Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi yellow and orange geometric ashtray or bowl.
Signed on the bottom. Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Large Round "Rimini Blu" Wall Plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
Scarce decorative wall plate by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
The large piece features typical engraved
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Italian Ceramic Lion Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare 1970s ceramic lion table lamp by renowned Italian ceramicist Aldo Londi for Bitossi. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Modern Pottery Lamp Manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Lamp in unmarked. Uncertain of origin whether it is American or possibly
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Fused Glass, Red, White, Brown, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi vase, ceramic and fused glass, signed. From Londi's Fritte series - large
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 13.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Substantial Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cocoa & Yellow "Arrowhead" Pottery Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Monumental Aldo Londi for Bitossi handcrafted Glazed Art Pottery Table Lamp, 1960's. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Candleholder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Bitossi Italy. It is in beautiful original condition.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
for Bitossi Italy in beutiful original condition.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.19 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Mid Century Modern Tall Vase in Lime Green by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
impressions banding the perimeter. Aldo Londi for Bitossi vase , 12.5 x 5.5 in diameter. Fantastic crafting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
George Nelson Meridian Wall Clock Rimini Blue Face by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, George Nelson, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Rimini Blue” Italian ceramic designed
by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, battery operated.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Italian Rimini Blu Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. It was made in Italy and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vintage Italian Modernist Blue Green Partridge Bird Hen
By Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale partridge bird created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Bird has great coloration
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 8 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Mondrian Dish in Glazed Stoneware, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Mondrian dish in glazed stoneware with hand-painted checkered pattern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Italian Ashtray/Catchall by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-century modern Italian astray or catchall dish. Designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, this piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Pair of Handcrafted Lady Figurines by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Beautiful Pair of Handcrafted Lady Figurines by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1970s
This exquisite pair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo became Art
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo became Art
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the aldo londi for bitossi you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and metal, every aldo londi for bitossi was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect aldo londi for bitossi — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each aldo londi for bitossi bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Raymor each produced at least one beautiful aldo londi for bitossi that is worth considering.
How Much is a Aldo Londi For Bitossi?
Prices for a aldo londi for bitossi can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $7,124, while the average can fetch as much as $975.
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.