$1,305Sale Price|20% Off
H 49.22 in W 17.72 in D 0.79 in
Mosaic Wall Mirror by Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen, 1950
By Berthold Muller
Located in Oirlo, LI
Mosaic wall mirror by Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen, 1950 Large wall mirror and matching table
Ceramic, Cut Glass, Wood
$2,573
H 18.9 in Dm 43.71 in
Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen Midcentury Mosaic Large Round Coffee Table, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Halle, DE
Very stabile elegant big round Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen white mosaic coffee table
Steel, Chrome
$2,632
H 20.48 in W 39.77 in D 39.77 in
Coffee table by Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen for Müller Mosaikwerkstätten 1960
By Berthold Muller
Located in Oirlo, LI
remarkable coffee table was created by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen for the renowned Mosaikwerkstätten
Metal
$5,614
H 20.67 in W 36.62 in D 21.66 in
Atomic Age Sputnik Freeform Glas Mosaic Table by Berthold Muller- Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Halle, DE
Outstanding table of the German artist Berthold Müller, Oerlinghausen. Designed and handcrafted in
Bronze
$1,173
H 22.44 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century German Mosaic Couch Table from Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mosaic coffee table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen from the 1960s. The table shows a triangular
Stone, Metal
$1,754
H 19.69 in W 59.06 in D 22.45 in
Midcentury 50s Mosaic and Wood Coffee table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Halle, DE
A 1950s Glas-Mosaic table by German Artist Berthold Muller-Oerlighausen (1893-1979). The
Glass, Wood
Berthold Muller Mosaic Round White Coffee Table on Chrome Legs
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, GB
sunburst pattern. It is made in the late 1950s-early 1960s by Berthold Muller, Oerlinghausen. The mosaic
Chrome
$5,264
H 17.72 in W 18.9 in D 45.28 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
included. Born in Oerlinghausen near Bielefeld in 1893, [ Berthold Müller, he himself added
Stone, Brass
$5,264
H 16.54 in W 45.67 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Yellow and Sand Colored Mosaic Berthold Muller Coffee Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
crate included. Born in Oerlinghausen near Bielefeld in 1893, [ Berthold Müller, he himself added
Brass
$10,762
H 18.12 in Dm 39.38 in
German Mid-Century Sculptural Mosaik Sofa Table by Berthold Müller 1960s
By Berthold Hermann Muller
Located in Salzburg, AT
German Mid-Century Sculptural Mosaik Sofa Table by Berthold Müller 1960s The top is made of small
Brass
Round Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller with brass rim
Located in Berlin, DE
has an abstract composition and the brass has a lovely patina. Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen (1893
Brass
$3,474
H 17.72 in Dm 39.38 in
Large Round Mosaic Gold and White Tile Coffee Table Designed by Berthold Müller
By Berthold Muller
Located in Antwerp, BE
is in very good condition. Berthold Müller (10 February 1893 Oerlinghausen – 22 June 1979
Stone
Unavailable
H 17.33 in W 62.21 in D 30.32 in
Large Midcentury Mosaic and Brass Coffee Table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Berlin, Germany
Large Midcentury Mosaic and Brass Coffee Table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen A large and
Brass
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 51.19 in
Berthold Muller Mosaic Cofffe Table with Brass Legs, Germany 1950's
By Berthold Muller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique coffe table by the mosaic German sculpturer Berthold Muller. With brass legs. Berthold
Stone, Brass
Mosaic coffee table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen, 1960s Germany.
By Berthold Muller
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Mosaic coffee table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen, 1960s Germany. Made in his own atelier
Aluminum, Chrome
Sold
H 19.69 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Kidney-Shaped Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen, Germany
By Berthold Muller
Located in Berlin, DE
Kidney-shaped mosaic coffee table by Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen.
Stone, Brass
Sold
H 16.15 in Dm 39.38 in
Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen Mosaic Gold-Plated Coffee Table, Germany, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Brussels, BE
Berthold Müller oerlinghausen mosaic gold-plated coffee table, Germany, 1960s.
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 39.38 in
Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen Mosaic Gold-Plated Coffee Table, 1960s Germany
By Berthold Muller
Located in Brussels, BE
Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen Mosaic Gold-Plated Coffee Table, 1960s Germany
Steel
Sold
H 13 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen Ceramic Mosaic Coffee Table, Germany, 1960s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen Céramique mosaic coffee table, Germany 1960s 105 x 105 x 33 cm
Metal
Sold
H 21.66 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Round Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen, Germany, ca 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nice Round Mosaic coffee table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen from Germany, ca 1960s. This mosaic
Stone, Brass
Sold
H 21.66 in W 61.42 in D 30.32 in
Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen for Mosaikwerkstätten, 1950s
By Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau, Berthold Muller
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 1950s glass mosaic coffee-table, side table designed by Berthold Muller for Mosaik-werkstätten in
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 39.77 in
Mosaic coffee table by Berthold Müller for Mosaikwerkstatt Berthold Müller 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Mosaic coffee table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen (1893 – 1979) for Mosaikwerkstatt Berthold
Aluminum, Chrome
Weird Shaped Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller, Germany
By Berthold Muller
Located in Berlin, DE
. Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen (1893-1979) was a German sculptor who specialized in mosaics.
Brass
Large Round Berthold Muller Mosaic Coffee Table, Germany, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Berlin, DE
Round Mosaic top coffee table with a brass band around it on four brass legs, by Berthold Muller
Brass
Large Round Berthold Muller Mosaic Coffee Table, Germany, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in The Hague, NL
Round Mosaic top coffee table with a brass band around it on four brass legs, by Berthold Muller
Brass
Berthold Muller Mosaic Coffee Table, 1950s
By Berthold Muller
Located in The Hague, NL
Mosaic triangle tripod coffee table by the German sculptor Berthold Müller, Oerlinghausen (1893
Brass
Sold
H 21.66 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in
Berthold Muller Ceramic Mosaic & Gold-Plated Coffee Table, 1950s
By Berthold Muller
Located in The Hague, NL
Stunning mosaic and brass coffee table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen from Germany 1950s. The
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
German Round Tile Mosaic and Wood Coffee Table by Berthold Muller , 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Morazzone, Varese
. Shipping quotes depends on destination. Berthold Muller-Oerlinghausen (1893-1979) was a German sculptor
Nickel
Berthold Müller, Hexagonal Table, circa 1950, Germany
By Berthold Muller
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
: width 126 cm, depth 76 cm, height 49 cm. Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen was a german sculptor. Born
Ceramic
Mosaic Table Blue Ocean by Berthold Muller, Germany, 1950s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Munich, DE
Mosaic coffee table by the German sculptor Berthold Muller, Oerlinghausen (1893-1979). The table
Brass
Berthold Müller Tripod Glass Mosaic Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Munich, DE
Mosaic triangle tripod coffee table by the German sculptor Berthold Muller, Oerlinghausen (1893
Glass
Sold
H 18.51 in Dm 39.38 in
Blue Mosaic Tile and Metal Coffee Table by Berthold Müller, Germany 1960-1970
By Berthold Muller
Located in Renens, CH
table by Berthold Müller which has been manufactured by Mosaikwerkstatt Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen
Ceramic
Sold
H 21.26 in Dm 40.56 in L 21.26 in
Glass Mosaic Mid-Century Modern Round Coffee Table by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
transport is crate included. Born in Oerlinghausen near Bielefeld in 1893, [ Berthold Müller, he himself
Stone, Gold Plate
Mosaic Seagull Coffee Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Munich, DE
Mosaic coffee table by the German sculptor Berthold Muller, Oerlinghausen (1893-1979). The table
Brass
Fantastic Light Blue Mosaic Coffee Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Munich, DE
Mosaic triangle tripod coffee table by the German sculptor Berthold Muller, Oerlinghausen (1893
Stone, Brass
Sold
H 23.23 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Berthold Müller, coffee table / mosaic table, brass, wood, stone, 1950s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
La impresionante mesa de centro de mosaico y latón diseñada por Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen en la
Stone, Brass
Berthold Müller 1950s Brass Mosaic Mirror Oerlinghausen, Germany
By Berthold Muller
Located in Krefeld, DE
Brass rim with very nice patina, mirror glass without defect. Beautiful vintage condition.
Stone, Brass
Sold
H 20.87 in W 22.45 in D 47.45 in
1950s Coffee Table Mid-Century Mosaic Mueller-Oerlinghausen Mosaic Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful midcentury coffee table with mosaic top. Different shades of gray and greenish gray, white to beige in the middle, some yellow and black stones. The base is made of bl...
Glass
Mid Century German Mosaic Nickel Low Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Westport, CT
Berthold Müller (10 February 1893 Oerlinghausen – 22 June 1979 Kressbronn) was a famous German Sculptor. It
Ceramic
Round Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller-oerlinghausen, Germany
By Berthold Muller
Located in Berlin, DE
Round Mosaic coffee table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen, Germany. Round coffee table with
Brass
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 43.31 in
Large Round Mosaic Midcentury Coffetable by Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen 50s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Halle, DE
A Large Round Mosaic Midcentury Coffetable by Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen 50s. Bought in 1958
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 21.26 in W 51.19 in D 37.01 in
Mosaic and Brass Coffee Table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen, Germany 1950s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Hellouw, NL
Stunning Mosaic and Brass Coffee Table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen from Germany 1950s. This
Brass
Sold
H 18.51 in Dm 39.38 in
Turquoise Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen, Germany, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Cork, IE
highly acclaimed German sculptor and mosaicist Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen in the 1960s. Framed in a
Metal
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H 21.66 in W 53.15 in D 24.81 in
German Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and large glass mosaic table with white, black and golden glass tiles. Made by Berthold
Chrome
Sold
H 21.86 in W 52.56 in D 27.17 in
German Midcentury Glas Mosaic Table Coffeetable by Berthold Muller-Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Halle, DE
A 1950s Glas-Mosaic table by German Artist Berthold Muller-Oerlighausen (1893-1979). Very nice
Brass
Sold
H 21.86 in W 61.42 in D 30.32 in
German Midcentury Glas Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Halle, DE
A 1950s Glas-Mosaic table by German Artist Berthold Muller-Oerlighausen (1893-1979). Very nice
Brass
German Mosaic and Brass Coffee Table by Berthold Muller, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Morazzone, Varese
, standing on four brass legs. Designed and made by Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen, Germany, in the 1960s. The
Brass
Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller
By Berthold Muller
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful amorphous mosaic table made by German sculptor Berthold Müller, Oerlinghausen (1893-1979
Brass
Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller, 1950s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
top has a beautiful composition and the brass has a lovely patina. Berthold Muller-Oerlinghausen (1893
Brass
Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller, 1950s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
top has a beautiful composition and the brass has a lovely patina. Berthold Muller-Oerlinghausen (1893
Brass
Berthold Müller Round Mosaic Gold and White Tile Coffee Table, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Den Haag, NL
black round metal legs. Designed and made by Berthold Müller, Oerlinghausen, Germany, in the 1960s
Brass
Berthold Müller Round Coffee Table Golden Base Signed
By Berthold Muller
Located in Munich, DE
Mosaic coffee table by the German sculptor Berthold Muller, Oerlinghausen (1893-1979). The table
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 23.5 in W 50 in D 25 in
Berthold Muller Asymmetrical Mosaic Tile Coffee or Sofa Table, Germany, 1950s
By Berthold Hermann Muller, Berthold Muller
Located in Vienna, AT
, showing beautiful graphic shapes. Created by designer and artist Berthold Müller - Oerlinghausen (1893
Brass
Sold
H 20.08 in W 33.47 in D 33.08 in
Exquisite Mosaic and Brass Coffee or Side Table by Berthold Müller, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Voorburg, NL
Oerlinghausen near Bielefeld in 1893, Berthold Müller, he himself added Oerlinghausen to his name later, began
Stone, Brass
Rare Midcentury Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
included. Born in Oerlinghausen near Bielefeld in 1893, [ Berthold Müller, he himself added
Stone
Rare Mid-Century Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Muller
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
included. Born in Oerlinghausen near Bielefeld in 1893, [ Berthold Müller, he himself added
Stone, Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Colorful Mosaic and Brass Coffee Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
in Oerlinghausen near Bielefeld in 1893, [ Berthold Müller, he himself added Oerlinghausen to his
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Mosaic Marble and Gold-Plated Coffee Table
By Berthold Muller
Located in Weesp, NL
crate included is Euro 575. Born in Oerlinghausen near Bielefeld in 1893, Berthold Müller – he himself
Marble, Gold Plate, Copper
Berthold Müller 1950s Brass Mosaic Mirror Oerlinghausen, Germany
By Berthold Muller
Located in Krefeld, DE
Brass rim with one dent and patina, mirror glass with some spots. Beautiful vintage condition.
Stone, Brass
Berthold Müller 1950s Brass Mosaic Mirror Oerlinghausen, Germany
By Berthold Muller
Located in Krefeld, DE
No damages, mirror with very nice cracelee.
Stone, Brass
Mosaic Walnut Wood Coffee Table, France, circa 1960
By Berthold Muller, Roger Capron
Located in Vienna, AT
Müller-Oerlinghausen or Roger Capron. It combines materials such as walnut wood and white slate stone to
Slate
Sold
H 19 in W 57 in D 26.5 in
Mid-Century Playful Triangle Coffee Table w. Glass Mosaic Top in Pastel Colors
By Berthold Muller
Located in Lisse, NL
this mosaic triangle tripod coffee table to German sculptor Berthold Müller of Oerlinghausen (1893-1979
Brass
Midcentury Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller, 1950s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Ghent, BE
Mosaic coffee table from the German sculptor Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen from the 1950s. Mosaic
Brass
Berthold Muller Round Mosaic Coffee Table with Nickel base, c. 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
Berthold Muller Oerlinghausen Round Mosaic Coffee Table inset in a wood top with a nickel base c
Ceramic
Glass Tile Cocktail Table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen
By Berthold Muller
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful round mosaic table made by German sculptor Berthold Müller, Oerlinghausen (1893-1979
Steel
Sold
H 17.92 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in
Mosaic Tiles and Brass Coffee Table by Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen, 1950s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Basel, CH
Glass mosaic coffee table by the German sculptor Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen made in the 1950’s
Brass
Sold
H 33 in W 21 in D 1 in
Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen, Unique German Modernist Mosaic and Brass Mirror
By Berthold Muller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare find by artist Berthold Müller-Oerlinghausen, best known as a sculptor and creator of
Brass
Berthold Muller Round Mosaic Coffee Table, Germany, 1960s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Maastricht, NL
three brass legs, by Berthold Muller. * This piece is offered to you by Bloomberry, Amsterdam * The
Brass
Round Brass and Mosaic Coffee Table by Berthold Müller, Germany, 1950s
By Berthold Muller, Raf Verjans, Genaro Alvarez
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique piece of art by German Artist Berthold Müller. This round mosaic coffee table with its
Stone, Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$34,000 / set
H 26 in W 48 in D 36 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Attributed Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
So sculptural so fresh, this pair of 1970s modern Adrian Pearsall attributed throne swivel chairs were professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé and swivel atop walnut bases ...
Bouclé, Walnut
$10,000
H 14 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
Roger Capron French Ceramic Artist Vase Day and Night Vallauris, France c 1970
By Roger Capron, Jean Derval
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron ceramic vase titled Day and Night created in 1970 with Jean Derval. This form was often also created as a lamp. The vase is much more rare and a similar vase is pictured...
Ceramic
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Charcoal Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These CHARCOAL collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a sof...
Wood
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal. The photos show a selection of tables we have m...
Travertine
Extraordinary Philip And Kelvin LaVerne Mid Century Chan Cocktail Table
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible table by father and son Mid Century designers and manufacturers Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Like all of their creations, the Table is custom and utilizes a combination o...
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
James de Wulf Straight Split Locking Concrete Coffee Table
By James de Wulf
Located in Paia, HI
A stylish update to the classic Split Locking table, the straight split locking concrete coffee table features a parallel split radius in the tabletop. Consisting of two pieces: tabl...
Concrete
$1,138Sale Price|41% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 36.42 in
Round Mid-Century Modern Pink Marble Coffee Table, Porto Rosé, 1960s Germany
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic mid-century spider legged coffee table following the design styles of Gio Ponti, as much as Giuseppe Scapinelli. Most likely made in Germany, here with a heavy Porto Rosé m...
Teak
Peniche Coffee Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Peniche Coffee Table Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Circular coffee table in solid oak joint together with different width elements. Bespoke dimensions upon request. Handmade in ...
Oak
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
Fabric, Beech
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$7,500 / item
H 17 in W 29 in D 50 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Walnut Wood w Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with purple and ivory glass sits on 3 American Black Walnut Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available ...
Art Glass, Walnut
Pair of Enameled Lava Tile Tables, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Stripped Enameled lava slabs in intricately detailed wrought iron bases.
Lava, Wrought Iron
$3,510
H 19.3 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
White Mosaic Coffee Table Minimalist Rectangular on Chrome Legs 1960's
Located in London, GB
Rectangular Minimalist white mosaic coffee table is made of hundreds of white glass squares and rectangles to form an abstract motif, popular in 1950's-1970''s. The edges of the tabl...
Aluminum, Chrome
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.
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
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