Gio Ponti Chairs from Augustus Ocean Liner - Pairs X3
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Three pairs of extremely rare and highly coveted chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Cassina, Italy for the First Class bar of Italia Line's MV Augustus ocean liner, 1951. T...
Walnut
Gio Ponti Wall Sconce from the m/s Augustus Italian Ocean Liner 1951
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Trapezoidal shaped wall mounted niche-form light fixture designed by Gio Ponti for the m/s Augustus transatlantic ocean liner. From the Atlantico, tourist class dining room aboard th...
Brass, Zinc, Aluminum
MV Augustus Ocean Liner Ballroom Pair of Chairs by Ugo Cara
By Ugo Cara
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A great design from the Italian ocean liner MV Augustus. The furnishing designs on the ship varied from area to area, with designs by Gio Ponti, Gustavo Pulitzer Finale, and many oth...
Wood, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Gustavo Pulitzer Set of 3 Dining Armchairs from MV Augustus Ocean Liner, 1952
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in BREST, FR
Set of 3 armchairs by the famous Italian designer Gustavo Pulitzer in 1952 for the dining room of the Italian liner Augustus in mahogany. 2 Armchairs have their system of fixation in...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 30.5 in W 31 in D 30 in
Gio Ponti, Rare Lounge Chair, Augustus Ocean Liner, Beach, Fabric, Italy, 1950
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in High Point, NC
A rare organic lounge chair, designed and produced for the First Class Ballroom of the Augustus transatlantic ocean liner. Produced by Cassina, Meda, Italy, 1950.
Fabric, Beech
Italian Mid-Century Armchair in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed armchair reminiscent of the ones Gio Ponti designed for the Augustus Ocean Liner. Wood legs, open back and re-upholstered in an ivory velvet.
"Augustus" Italian Ocean Liner Pair of Full Length Mirrors
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully restored mirrors designed by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali from the 1st Class cabins of the MV Augustus transatlantic ocean liner built in 1952 for Italia Lines.
Mirror, Maple
Sold
H 22.84 in W 14.97 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Wall Lights by Gio Ponti for Augustus Transatlantic Ocean Liner, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
pair of wall lights Augustus transatlantic ocean liner 1950 designed for the smoking room of the Augustus attribution of Gio Ponti works perforated brass, glass, brass, painte...
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Flush Mount from MV Augustus Ocean Liner
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Hanover, MA
Original flush mount ceiling light designed by Gino Sarfatti in 1951 for the cabin class dining room aboard the motonave m/s Augustus. See image 18. The interiors for the ship were a...
Brass, Zinc
Gio Ponti for Cassina Armchair with Expertise from the Archives
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1950's Gio Ponti armchair made by Cassina in limited quantities for the Augustus Ocean Liner. Comes with the expertise from the Gio Ponti archives.
Wood
"Augustus" Italian Ocean Liner Full Length Mirrors
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali, Cantieri Navali San Marco
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully restored mirrors designed by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali from the 1st Class cabins of the MV Augustus transatlantic ocean liner built in 1952 for Italia Lines.
Mirror, Maple
Lounge Chairs from MV Augustus Ocean Liner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautifully stylized design from the italian liner, the MV Augustus. Launched in 1950, the Augustus featured works of art and furnishings by Gio Ponti, Gustavo Pulitzer Finale, and...
Wood, Upholstery
Gio Ponti Attributed Mosaic Top Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Side table in ash with mosaic top in beige / blue / green and blue base attributed to Gio Ponti (1891-1979) for the transatlantic ocean liner, Augustus, Italy, circa 1950.
Ash
MV Augustus Ocean Liner First Class Chairs by Gustavo Pulitzer Finale
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These stylistic designed chairs graced the First Class Dining Room on the Italian ocean liner, the MV Augustus. The ships interior schemes were conceived and decorated by such notabl...
Upholstery
Max Ingrand Sconce for Fontana Arte, 1955
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand sconce for Fontana Arte, glass and brass, Italy, 1955 Designed in 1955 by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, this sconce exemplifies the poetic elegance and technical mastery...
Brass
Italian Midcentury Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with textured curved glass diffuser mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy, circa 1970s 2 lights / E26 or E27 type / max 60W each Measures: height 21.5 inc...
Brass
Gio Ponti, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1936
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and fabric lounge chairs. This design was presented at the Triennale di Milano of 1936 and has been authenticated by the Gio Ponti archive. Overall Dimensions (inches...
Fabric, Wood
$3,200 / set
H 33.08 in W 21.46 in D 22.05 in
Gio Ponti - Spirit - Pair of Armchairs - Loop Arms - Italy - 1950 - Mid-Century
By Gio Ponti, Carlo Enrico Rava
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Pair of Armchairs with Loop Arms in Walnut and Ochre Velvet, Italy, 1950 Like silhouettes drawn in a single fluid gesture, this pair of Italian armchairs captures the poetics of pos...
Velvet, Walnut
$4,058
H 28.35 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Wall sconce in Murano glass and brass by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Large wall lamp designed by Toni Zuccheri in 1960 for Venini glassworks. Painted metal and brass frame, lampshade made of smoked glass , excellent condition, 4 light points, overha...
Brass, Iron
$5,000 / set
H 33.25 in W 23 in D 28 in
Beautiful Original 1950s Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1950s Lounge Chairs, black wooden legs and recently reupholstered in black and white striped cotton fabric. Chairs have original spring webbing. Ready for a new home.
Fabric, Wood
$1,033Sale Price|10% Off
H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century modern Italian Applique in Brass and Opaline Glass , Wall Sconce
Located in Milano, IT
Flush Mount , Wall Sconces , Light Fixture , Art Deco Style Offered for sale is a stunning contemporary wall light, designed and hand crafted in Milano, Italy by expert artisans us...
Brass
Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of yellow brown velvet and wood lounge chairs designed by Paolo Buffa for Hotel Bristol, Merano, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair to ...
Velvet, Wood
On Hold|$16,500 / set
H 39.25 in W 28 in D 33 in L 39.25 in
Gio Ponti, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red, brown, blue velvet and wood lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Dassi, Italy, 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair to distressed condition, reupholstery reco...
Velvet, Wood
$6,261 / set
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Chairs, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of midcentury chairs features the unique design style of Gio Ponti. Two-tone upholstery and curved back and armrests make these a stylish selection for any room.
Plastic, Wood
Max Ingrand “1943” Sconce for Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Max Ingrand “1943” Sconce for Fontana Arte, brass and glass, Italy, 1960s. Designed by Max Ingrand, the “1943” wall sconce for Fontana Arte captures the house’s signature balance of...
Brass
Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Freshly upholstery.
Velvet
$12,877 / set
H 39.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chairs Attr. to Gio Ponti, Model 512
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, stunning pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern armchairs or lounge or wingback or high back chairs attributed to Gio Ponti, 1955 . Gio Ponti was known for working in the Mod...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$287Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.34 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Midcentury Design Wall or Ceiling Lamp, Flush Mount, 1970s
By WILA, Helena Tynell
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very nice style of lighting.
Metal
Gio Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek and stylish pair of Italian modern lounge chairs feature tapered aluminium legs with unique two-tone upholstered. Plush tufted fabric features funky tiger print trim, whil...
Fabric, Upholstery
Extremely Rare Midcentury Wall Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very nice style of lighting
Metal, Chrome
$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Newly Upholstered 100% 'Teddy' Mohair Velvet Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A very nice pair of 1950's Italian Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti with brass detailed feet Sourced in Italy and fully restored in The Netherlands in our in-house Upholstery...
Brass
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$6,841 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$2,750 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$1,340 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Paavo Tynell Chandelier with Snowflakes Model 9065
By Paavo Tynell
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and beautiful Paavo Tynell chandelier, circa 1950s. Stamped made in Finland, Taito Oy, 9065. A note about the artist: "Paavo Viljo Tynell (25 January 1890-13 September 1973) ...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
$1,699 / item
H 31.49 in W 21.25 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, ...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Mid Century Modern Josef Otmar Gondola Sofa
By Otmar, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exceptional mid-century modern gondola sofa by celebrated designer Josef Otmar, featuring his signature flowing lines and masterful woodworking. This stunning piece showcases the sc...
Upholstery, Walnut
Wall Mounted Console attributed to Fontana Arte, 1955
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
A wall-mounted console attributed to Fontana Arte. The curved glass shelf and painted wooden shelf supported by a sculptural brass bracket. Fontana Arte’s post-war designs often e...
Brass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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