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Midcentury Bitossi by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The Rimini pattern executed in glossy dark green.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi By Aldo Londi Red Glaze Ceramic Rooster, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
A Bitossi by Aldo Londi ceramic rooster, featuring a rare oxblood glazing. Handmade in Flavia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Scavo Decor Anteater Sculpture, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
This rare anteater sculpture, designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Italian Vintage Ashtray Collection Flavia Montelupo
By Aldo Londi
Located in Prato, Tuscany
model of the Flavia series (see mark stamped on the bottom) was designed by ceramist Aldo Londi and made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.97 in W 10.24 in D 9.06 in
Vintage Italian Bitossi by Aldo Londi Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi was a prominent Italian ceramicist known for his work at Bitossi Ceramiche. Bitossi
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Large Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Large Round Bitossi Ashtray by Aldo Londi – Rimini Blu, 1950s-60s
A stunning Mid-Century Bitossi
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Torcello Decor Ceramic Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy, ci 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
A rare Bitossi ashtray by Italian ceramicist Aldo Londi, handcrafted circa the 1960s. This piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.97 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Bitossi by Aldo Londi for Bergboms Ceramic and Wicker Table Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Bergboms, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
This Bitossi ceramic table lamp, designed by Aldo Londi for Bergboms, showcases the signature Mid
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Wicker, Rattan
Ashtray or Vide-Poche in Rimini Blue Ceramic, Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
ceramic item was designed by Aldo Londi and hand-crafted by Bitossi in Italy during the 1960s.
An
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
H 1.58 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The pattern is Stambecchi or Caprone (goat), designed by Aldo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The pattern is Stambecchi or Caprone (goat), designed by Aldo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Blu Rimini Pottery Table Lamp by Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern
By Bitossi
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A big pottery lamp from the 1960s Blu Rimini collection of Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi ¨Fascie Colorate¨ Glaze, Set of Vase and Pitcher, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Vintage Italian Bitossi by Aldo Londi Mid-Century set of ceramic vase and pitcher. Featuring a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
H 7.88 in Dm 5.91 in
Vintage Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Arabesque Decor Ceramic Pitcher, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
This gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a glazing central
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Bitossi Pitcher Vase Sgraffito Flower Decor Blue Green
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
very similar in style to pieces that were designed for Bitossi by Aldo Londi. It is decorated with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Majolica
Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This is an unique example of Bitossi - Etruria elephant, designed by Aldo Londi.
Rare model in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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
Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black and blue on a brushed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
"Thailandia" Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tall vase/vessel in in stripes of glazed ceramic and volcanic ash from Aldo Londi's "Thailandia
Category
Vintage 1950s Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Mid-century pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange and yellow on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Ceramic Bird Bowl by Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Highland, IN
As design director for Bitossi for over fifty years, artist Aldo Londi created a unique aesthetic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Rimini Blue Candle Holder by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Candle Holder for Bitossi, Italy. Numbered on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Two "Thailandia" Vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
company Bitossi, designed by Aldo Londi from his “Thailandia” collection.
Both are signed on their
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Vintage 1950s Vases
Materials
Ceramic
A Rose Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Rose color Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi. A fairly rare color to come across.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Oversized Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
This very large Bitossi lamp designed by Aldo Londi features rich vibrant colors and a rough
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Castle Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely large Bitossi Ceramic lamp designed by Aldo Londi in Rimini Blue. Unusual castle trellis top
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Vase by Bitossi & Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous vase by Aldo Londi and Bitossi in mustard & burnt orange with archaic impressions banded
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Bitossi pottery vase, Rimini Blue, By Aldo Londi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Classic Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic vase from the Rimini blue range. A gorgeous Mid-century modern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Wicker, Art Glass
Midcentury Pottery Ashtray by Aldo Londi Ceramic for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
Round ceramic ashtray painted in geometric Piet Mondrian patterns. Designed by Aldo Londi for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Giant blue ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Large glazed blue ceramic ashtray with the beautiful patterns of the best designs by Aldo Londi for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Bitossi Rectangular Vase by Aldo Londi with Signature
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Bitossi rectangular vase by Aldo Londi with Signature. This rare and sculptural Italian
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi, Ceramic/Pottery Vase by Bitossi, Geometric/Mondrian Pattern
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and elegant ceramic vase by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Petrol Blue Ceramic Horse by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Utrecht, NL
Aldo Londi, Bitossi petroleum blue and green pottery horse.
Beautiful color and glaze.
Circa late
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Italian ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic owl by Aldo Londi as part of the Blue Rimini collection for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's. Blue
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Seta Art Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Raymor with a 2 inch opening.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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
Large Italian Mustard Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large stunning mustard ceramic lamps with rows of etched patterning manufactured by Aldo Londi for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid century ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s. Tones of espresso
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Metal
Monumental ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental mid century modern ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy circa 1960s. Tones
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
shade. Italian design like Ettore Sottsass, Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina, Aldo Nason, Stilnovo, Joe
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo became Art
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Cat by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
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 Candleholder by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
Bitossi Italy. It is in beautiful original condition.
The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stoneware
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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.19 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a banded
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Ceramic Horse by Bitossi, Designed by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Alsdorf, NW
renowned Aldo Londi for Bitossi. A masterful embodiment of mid-century Italian design, this piece showcases
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.24 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
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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.