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Aldo Londi 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
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Brown, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Orange & Yellow Ceramic Table Lamp, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Statuesque Aldo Londi for Bitossi Studios Vibrant handcrafted Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Italian Vintage Ceramic Rooster, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
A rare ceramic rooster sculpture, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - handmade in Italy circa the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Modernist Large Orange Ceramic Bird Sculpture
By Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian modernist large scale bird ceramic sculpture created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Bird
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.75 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Aldo Londi for Bitossi Off White Art Pottery Table Lamp with Orange & Black
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi handcrafted off white art pottery table lamp, 1960's. Featuring a textured
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 31 in W 7 in D 7 in
Impressive Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A tall and very impressive midcentury table lamp by Also Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Red, Gold, Signed
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Gold, Signed. Small scale vase with very pleasing
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Londi Bitossi Lidded Vase, Ceramic, Moorish Stripes, Chartreuse, Orange, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi lidded vase, ceramic, Moorish Stripes, chartreuse, orange and brown, signed. Tall lidded
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Vase Orange Stripes Pottery Italy 1960s
By Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Munich, DE
Bitossi vase, ceramic, stripes, orange, yellow, white. Medium scale vase, with modernist form
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful 1960s Rimini Blue ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in München, DE
design is by the renowned Italian artist and painter Aldo Londi.
Manufactured by Bitossi. Made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Thailandia Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Orange, Black, White, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Thailandia vase, ceramic, stripes, orange, black, white, signed. Tall tapered
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Orange with Gold Decoration, Italy, C 1960
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960. Cylinder vase with orange glaze and organic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Orange/Gold Trim, Italy, Mid-Century, C 1960
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, C 1960, signed. Cylinder vase glazed in orange with gold
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, Orange with Gold Decoration, C 1960
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Decorative ceramic box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960. Signed at the bottom, 79/11, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.25 in W 8 in D 4 in
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Yellow and Orange, Geometric, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, yellow and orange, geometric, signed. Small scale box from Aldo Londi
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Thailandia, Stripes, Orange, White, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
lidded box from Aldo Londi's Thailandia series with a top glazed in orange, mint green, caramel brown
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Moorish Stripes, Brown, Chartreuse, Orange, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi's Moorish Stripes series with chartreuse and orange glaze over coarse brown clay. Signed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic Moorish Stripes, Chartreuse, Orange, Brown Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi's Moorish Stripes series, with chartreuse and orange glazed verticals stripes over a coarse
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Geometric, Red, Yellow, White, Orange, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, geometric, red, yellow, white and orange, signed. A small scale box from Aldo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Ball Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Yellow, Orange, Red, Black, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Ball Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Yellow, Orange, Red, Black, Signed. Chunky ball vase with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Signed, Italy, Circa 1950's
By Bitossi
Located in Chatham, ON
Bitossi (Manufacturer) - Aldo Londi (Designer) - rare mid century studio pottery vase - hand made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Box and Two Bowls Vide Poche
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a striking Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic trio of pieces, a box, and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Italian "Lava" Glaze Table Lamp After Marcello Fantoni
By The Marbro Lamp Company, Aldo Londi, Raymor, Marcello Fantoni, Bitossi
Located in Houston, TX
fabulous Italian mid century lamp is primarily orange with brown and white accents which appear to be
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Ceramiche Vase by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bitossi Ceramiche opened their Aldo Londi archives in Florence to LECLAIREUR who had the chance to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Amazing Italian Modernist Ceramic Partridge with Tortoise Shell Lucite Shade
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Fantastic rare modern Italian textured ceramic partridge with green glass eyes sitting upon a square polished brass base with tortoise shell Lucite polished brass frame lamp shade. A...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
H 30.5 in W 15 in D 12 in
Bitossi Aldo Londi Orange Gatto cat c.1968 Italy.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
body.
One of Aldo Londi’s most desirable animals in beautiful condition.
Marked underneath, Italy with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Gatto Rimini Orange, Italy, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
Aldo Londi this design has become one of the most desirable pieces for the Bitossi collector. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Buddha Head
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Londi Bitossi Buddha bust, ceramic, orange, gold, Rosenthal Netter, signed. Medium scale
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Extra Large Bitossi Horse Ceramic Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful unique yellow ceramic Italian large horse by Bitossi design Aldo Londi, circa 1960's. One
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Pair of Italian Orange & Brown Ceramic Lamps
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful pair of Aldo Londi lamps.
Dimension: Ø 11 x H
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Vase. Vibrant yellow glaze on top and bottom with an
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Footed Compote Bowl Orange Made in Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An impressive centerpiece by Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This is a vintage piece in a gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.25 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern pottery table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, with rows
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Studios Ceramic Lamp
By Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
Single statement cylindrical bright orange glazed ceramic lamp with bright yellow bulbous top
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Clay
Bitossi Pair of Orange Lamp Bases Italy, circa 1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A fine pair of large semi matt orange glazed lamp bases designed by Aldo Londi with bands of orange
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Designed Orange Ceramic Cylinder Table Lamp for Bitossi, 1950s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This lamp is an Aldo Londi designed cylinder table lamp for Bitossie Ceramiche in Italy. It is hand
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Meridian Italian Modern Ceramic Wall Clock by Bitossi for Howard Miller, 1963
By Bitossi, Raymor, Howard Miller, George Nelson, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Londi and the Bitossi production was then passed on to Howard Miller Clock Co. of Zeeland, Wisconsin, to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Orange/Gold/Yellow Thailand pattern Vase, Italy, circa 1968
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A very bright Aldo Londi designed vase with a ball shaped swelling near the top. Acid resist glaze
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Fire Orange Bitossi Planter Pots Pair, Attributed to Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of fire orange ribbed planter pots from Bitossi's Pietra (Stone) decor series. Attributed to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Orange Horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
Italian ceramic orange horse by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960s. A very iconic vintage design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Orange Seated Cinese Glazed Buddha Aldo Londi Italy, circa 1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large seated Buddha by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in 'Cinese' orange glaze.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
H 17.72 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Bitossi Orange Seated Cinese Glazed Cat Aldo Londi Italy, circa 1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed orange 'Cinese' glazed sitting cat for Bitossi, circa 1968.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Bird in Brown and Orange, Italy, circa 1968
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed Gallina, [Hen] highly stylized and whimsical, this example in
orange
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Large Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Modern Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
artist Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
This large vase is a captivating display of mid-century Italian design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Aldo Londi Bitossi Orange Bird/Duck Italy 1960's
By Aldo Londi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare bird (duck) with metal feet by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, ca' 1960's. Handmade. Shiny orange
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Ashtray, Mondrian, Orange, White, Geometric, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor ashtray, Mondrian orange, white, signed. Long ashtray with 3
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.63 in W 13 in D 4.5 in
Mid Century Modern Camel Headed Sculpture in Orange by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
impressions in a mid sixties orange. In excellent condition with no visible chips or cracks. Aldo Londi for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
H 9.75 in W 7.75 in D 4.75 in
Bitossi Londi Designed Orange Candleholder Italy, circa 1968
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A brilliant orange candleholder in the 'Rimini' pattern designed by Aldo Londi.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Londi Rimini Orange Boar, Italy, circa 1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed Rimini orange boar in excellent condition, circa 1965. A large impressive
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Londi Design, Italy, circa 1968 Orange Horse
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large Aldo Londi designed brilliant orange horse. Highly stylized, the form resembles ancient
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Aldo Londi for Bitossi Geometric Ceramic Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
Mid-Century Modern Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Partridge Table Lamps, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, made in Italy, circa 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 21.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green, Tan, Rust Orange, Gray White Ceramic Vase Vessel
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in North Miami, FL
This special and hard to come by Italian Aldo Londi for Raymor Bitossi ceramic vase or vessel is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Pottery Partridge designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Round Rock, TX
A lovely ceramic partridge designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy.
Circa 1960s
Hand
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
MCM Sgraffito Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta Series
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
A vibrant orange glaze and gold gilt MCM Sgraffito ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Ado Londi for Bitossi Raymor Stylized Orange Bird Sculpture on Iron Base
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Ferndale, MI
Classic Aldo Londi stylized bird sculpture in gloss glaze. Mounted on steel rod base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Bitossi Londi Designed Rare Orange and Yellow Bird, Italy, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
Another inspired Aldo Londi stylized bird from the 1960s, smooth bodied in yellows and oranges and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Vintage 1960's Italian Orange and Brown Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this Stunning Pair of Aldo Londi Lamps.
Please carefully
Category
20th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
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Bitossi Aldo Londi Orange For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bitossi aldo londi orange for your home. Each bitossi aldo londi orange for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bitossi aldo londi orange, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bitossi aldo londi orange made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bitossi aldo londi orange over the years, but those crafted by Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Raymor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Bitossi Aldo Londi Orange?
A bitossi aldo londi orange can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,100, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $10,500.
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.