$280Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.25 in W 11 in D 5 in
Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of solid brass sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design
Brass
$375 / set
H 4.5 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of cast iron sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line
Iron
1960s Brass Table Tulip Floor Lamp by Bill Curry for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant floor lamp with glass table by Bill Curry for Laurel Lamps. A classic mid century modern
Brass
Midcentury Sculptural Jacks Bookends
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid iron sculptural jacks bookends in a chocolate brown. Could also be used as doorstops. 1950s.
Brass
Brass Mushroom Lamp Designed by Bill Curry for Laurel
By Laurel Lamp Company, Bill Curry
Located in Wilton, CT
Sexy brass lamp inspired by 1970s psychedelia. The Mushroom lamp designed by Bill Curry for Laurel
Brass
Brass Jack Bookends By Bill Curry For Design Line
Located in Highland, IN
The oversize jacks Bill Curry designed for his company Design Line in the 60s were not just a
Brass
Vintage Railroad Tie Bookends, Restored in Mirror-Polished Brass
By Curtis Jeré, Ben Seibel, Bill Curry
Located in New York, NY
Stunning mirror-polished brass plated iron railroad tie bookends, circa 1970s. Very heavy
Iron, Brass
Three Metals Antelope Monumental Sculpture/ SATURDAY SALE
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in North Miami, FL
This modern abstract antelope sculpture is made from 3 metals; brass , aluminum and chrome. The
Brass, Chrome, Aluminum
1970's Mid-Century Modern Laurel Lighting Style Trumpet Torchiere Floor Lamp
By Bill Curry, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Burbank, CA
brass. In the manner of Bill Curry designs. Great torch floor lamp with a three-way switch.
Metal, Brass
Brass and Wood Tear Drop Floor Lamp by Laurel Lighting
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in South Charleston, WV
Laurel Lighting, circa 1959, USA Bill Curry Design Brass, walnut and opaline glass. 57 tall x 10
Brass
Bill Curry Brass Jumbo Jacks
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage brass Jumbo Jack tabletop accessory designed by Bill Curry and manufactured by Design Line.
Brass
Brass and Iron Jacks by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in Rochester, NY
Vintage pair of Bill Curry Design Line jacks bookend sculptures in beautifully aged original plated
Brass, Iron
Jacks Bookends, Bill Curry, Design Line, Brass and Polished Chrome
By Bill Curry & Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in New York, NY
Jacks bookends, Bill Curry, design line, brass and polished chrome. Pair of giant jacks in brass
Steel
Pair of Bill Curry Design Brass and Black Jacks
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in St. Louis, MO
Bill Curry designed iron jacks bookends or decorative objects. Often attributed to George Nelson
Iron
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H 4.25 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Bill Curry Lg. Brass Jacks Sculptures / Bookends / Paperweight for Design Line
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Cincinnati, OH
nice accessory for home or office as bookends, paperweights or as sculpture designed by Bill Curry and
Brass
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H 4.5 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Sculptural Brass Jack / Jax Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
By Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of cast iron sculptural jack / jax bookends in the style of Bill Curry for Design Line
Iron
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H 4.25 in W 5.75 in D 7 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Jacks Bookends in the Style of Bill Curry
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage set of Bill Curry style brass plated iron jacks bookends or decorative objects. Often
Iron
Midcentury Sculptural Brass Jacks Bookends
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid metal sculptural jacks bookends. Could also be used as doorstops. Great patina! 1950s.
Brass
Set of Three Large Wood & Brass Atomic Jacks / Jax
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice set of three large wood & brass capped atomic jacks / jax in the style of Bill Curry, circa
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Laurel Mushroom Table Lamp in Brass after Bill Curry
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and sculptural mushroom lamp produced by Laurel in the 1970s. It features a cast aluminum bases with frosted mushroom shades. It has been fully rewired and ready for imme...
Brass
Midcentury Sculptural Jack Bookend or Door Stop
By Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid metal sculptural jack bookend. Could also be used as doorstop. 1950s.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Laurel Mushroom Table Lamps in Brass by Bill Curry
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
aluminum bases with frosted mushroom shades and brass plating. These have been fully rewired and ready for
Brass
Huge Sold Brass Nut Bookends 1970s
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of solid brass bookends from the 1970s. Incredibly heavy.
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Laurel Mushroom Table Lamps in Brass by Bill Curry
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning pair of sculptural mushroom lamps produced by Laurel in the 1970s. These feature cast aluminum bases with frosted mushroom shades. These have been fully rewired and ready ...
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Laurel Mushroom Table Lamps in Brass by Bill Curry
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning pair of sculptural mushroom lamps produced by Laurel in the 1970s. These feature cast aluminum bases with frosted mushroom shades. These have been fully rewired and ready ...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Brass Tulip Table Lamp by Laurel Co.
By Laurel Lamp Company, Bill Curry
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful Laurel lamp designed by Bill Curry. Featuring a white frosted glass globe on a brass
Brass
Brass I-Beam Bookends
By Bill Curry & Design Line, Ben Seibel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970s Shape is cast brass with original felt on the bottom Great patina with some discoloration.
Brass
Classic Jacks Bookends or Paperweights in a Custom Rose Gold Copper Finish
By Bill Curry, Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Classic vintage midcentury Jacks bookends or paperweights in a custom rose gold copper finish. Heavy iron with recent polished copper plating.
Brass, Copper, Steel
Classic Jacks Bookends or Paperweights in a Custom Rose Gold Copper Finish
By Bill Curry, Ben Seibel
Located in New York, NY
Classic Jacks Bookends or Paperweights in a custom Rose Gold Copper Finish.
Brass, Copper, Steel
Pair of Sculptural Brass Lamps by Bill Curry for Laurel
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of arched laurel lamps in a chic brass finish and topped by frosted Italian art glass
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brass Jack in the Manner of Bill Curry
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-Century Modern brass decorative jack in the manner of Bill Curry.
Brass
Laurel Lamp Company Mushroom Lamp in Brass by Bill Curry
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mushroom style lamp with brass base and original, Italian blown glass shade by Bill Curry for
Pair of Stylish Brass Laurel Lamps
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in New York, NY
lampshades set on gracefully formed brass bases. The brass has a brilliant shine. Designed by Bill Curry
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Jacks Bookends by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century brass jacks bookends by Bill Curry.
Brass
Vintage Brass Stemlite Table Lamp by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage brass stemlite mushroom lamp by Bill Curry, manufactured in El Segundo, California in the
Brass
Mid-Century Brass-Plated Jacks Bookends by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century brass-plated jacks bookends by Bill Curry.
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Brass Jacks Bookends by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury brass jacks bookends by Bill Curry.
Brass
Pair of Brass Jacks Bookends by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry & Design Line
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mid Century Modern brass Jacks bookends by Bill Curry, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 6" H x 6
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Mushroom Brass Lamp by Bill Curry for Laurel
By Bill Curry, Laurel
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury mushroom brass lamp by Bill Curry for Laurel. Two available.
Brass
Brass Laurel Mushroom Lamp by Bill Curry
By Bill Curry, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful brass laurel mushroom lamp in excellent vintage condition by Bill Curry. Shiny brass base
Brass
Mid-Century Mushroom Brass Lamp by Bill Curry for Laurel
By Bill Curry, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century mushroom brass lamp with blown Italian glass shade by Bill Curry for Laurel Co.
Brass
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H 16.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Mushroom Lamps by Bill Curry for Laurel Lamp Co. Italian Glass Shades
By Bill Curry, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Marietta, GA
Stunning pair of Mushroom Laurel Lamps designed by Bill Curry. The lamps feature hand blown Italian
Brass
Pair of Stylish Brass Laurel Lamps
By Bill Curry
Located in New York, NY
lampshades set on gracefully formed brass bases. The brass has a brilliant shine. Designed by Bill Curry
Brass
Rare Teak Neck Floor Lamp by Laurel Lamp Company
By Bill Curry, Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Beautiful and more rare teak shaft/neck floor lamp by Laurel Lamp Company with the unique matte finish acorn shaped shade, which is vintage and original to the piece. Hard to find th...
Brass
$840Sale Price|20% Off
H 58.25 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid 20th Century Modern Floor Lamp With Table and Lampshade
Located in Cordova, SC
Mid century modern floor lamp with table attached mid way on the lamp. Includes the original shade which is in good condition. Original plug in working condition. Laminate table top ...
Metal
$750 / set
H 5.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line Vintage C.1967
By Bill Curry & Design Line, Bill Curry
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jacks bookends by Bill Curry. Bill Curry Oversized Pop Art Jacks Bookends. Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line 1967 A pair o...
Iron
$1,750
H 55 in W 16 in D 16 in
Midcentury Modern Brass and Travertine Floor Lamp w/ Tray Table Laurel Lamp Co
By Laurel Lamp Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eye catching and elegant floor lamp by Laurel Lamp Company. Executed in brass with a travertine tray table. Space efficient while providing light and surface space, kill two birds wi...
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.