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Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Ceramic Vase Pink Stripes Signed Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor ceramic vase stripes pottery signed, Italy, 1960s, stoneware Cambogia
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
Bitossi for Raymor Lion, Ceramic, Yellow, Signed
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor Lion, Ceramic, Yellow, Signed. Chunky medium scale animal sculpture with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Raymor Bitossi White Ball Vase, Ceramic, Signed
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Raymor Bitossi White Ball Vase, Ceramic, Signed. Petite with white glazed body and raw clay brown
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Red, Blue, White, Stripes, Signed
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Red, Blue, White, Stripes, Signed. Small scale cylinder vase with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Raymor Vase, Ceramic, White, Impressed Terracotta, Honeycomb, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor ceramic vase, white and impressed terracotta, signed. Small to medium scale
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Red, Blue, White, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Raymor vase, ceramic, stripes, red, blue, white, signed. Small scale cylinder vase with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Ceramic, White and Brown, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor vase, ceramic, white and brown, signed. Tall cylinder vase with white glazed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Gold, Matte Brown, Signed
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor vase, ceramic, gold and matte brown, signed. Medium scale bottle form vase with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Green and Purple Ceramic Catchall Ashtray for Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Bitossi Ceramiche ceramic ashtray or catchall, circa 1960s, with a Brutalist aesthetic. Handmade in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Bitossi Raymor Box, Ceramic, Metallic Platinum Silver, Black, Iridescent, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic, metallic chrome silver, black, signed. Small scale lidded box with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.38 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor. A design simulating that of a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Raymor Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Abstract, Brushed Metallic Gold, Platinum, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Raymor Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Abstract, Brushed Metallic Gold, Platinum, Signed. Medium to large
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Purple, White, Turquoise, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Raymor vase, ceramic, stripes, violet purple, white, turquoise, signed. Aldo Londi's medium
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.25 in Dm 3.75 in
Raymor Bitossi Vintage Textured Ceramic Bowl Red, Brown, Black, Purple Italian
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage Italian ceramic textural colorful patchwork bowl is signed Raymor and was
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 2 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Bitossi for Raymor Box, Ceramic, Fused Glass, White, Orange, Blue, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor Box, ceramic and fused glass, white, orange and blue, signed. Small scale white
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
1960's Bitossi Italy for Raymor Ceramic & Glass Mosaic Catchall/ Ashtray
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
Outstanding 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic catchall or ashtray. Imported and distributed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
H 1.5 in W 10.25 in D 5.5 in
Bitossi Raymor Postmodern Catch-it-all Ceramic Bowl in Glossy Finish
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile catch-it-all ceramic bowl made in Italy, circa 1980's black glossy finish with green
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor Gunmetal Black
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor. As shown in detail of inside
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.88 in Dm 3.63 in
1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bird Vase
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery red ashtray, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.5 in W 9.25 in D 4.5 in
Bitossi Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Metallic Platinum, Silver, Chrome
By Ettore Sottsass, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Raymor vase, ceramic, metallic platinum, silver, chrome. Small scale platinum glazed vase
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery Rimini blue vase, circa 1960s. Made in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Lidded Pedestal Jar, 1960's
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bitossi for Raymor rare model 7549 pedestal lidded jar, in earth tones with bright pops of color
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Paint, Wood
Bitossi Raymor Italian Cityscape Ceramic Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Toledo, OH
Bitossi Raymor Italian cityscape ceramic table lamp, circa 1960's. Hand thrown vase made in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Chunky and Oversized Ashtray/ Cachepot
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful rich blue base and grayish white top glazed ceramic ashtray. So many beautiful details to
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceramic box by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Italy, ca' 1960's, signed. Geometric design
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Metallic Platinum, Silver, Chrome, Signed
By Raymor, Bitossi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Raymor vase, ceramic, metallic platinum, silver, chrome, signed. Small scale platinum
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Italian Raymor Bitossi Ceramic Bottle, c. 1950s
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall Italian Raymor Bitossi Ceramic Bottle
marked 1530 Italy,
circa 1950, attr. to Bitossi for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Box, Ceramic, White, Black, and Brown, Signed
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic white, black, and brown, signed. Small lidded box glazed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Orange and Brown, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor vase, ceramic, orange and brown, signed. Chunky orange glazed ball form vase
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Purple, White, Stripes, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor Cambogia (Cambodia) vase, ceramic, blue, purple, white, stripes, signed. Tall
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Italian Raymor Bitossi Ceramic Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Modern in the Tradition of Good Taste"
Large scale Raymor Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
Yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic, Clay
Bitossi Number 5 Box, Ceramic, Red, White, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi number five box, ceramic, red and white, signed. A rare and hard to find number series box
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Raymor Hand-Painted Italian Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This unusual ceramic centerpiece bowl was made in Italy for American importer Raymor. The piece has
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
60s Italian Ceramic and Fused Glass Mosaic Ashtray / Tray by Bitossi for Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
This large 1960s Italian Aldo Londi-attributed textured ceramic ashtray by Bitossi dazzles in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass
H 1.75 in W 10.5 in D 6.75 in
Blue Italian Ceramic Dish in the Style of Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian blue glazed ceramic bowl or dish. Classic mediterranean ceramic design featuring blue
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere
By Bitossi, Raymor, Mario Bellini
Located in Skokie, IL
Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere
This beautiful mid-century modern
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Raymor Bitossi Blue Bowl Italian Art Pottery
By Raymor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Italian Pottery attributed to Bitossi Raymor
Signed Italy
10 in diameter x 3.75 Tall
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rimini Sahara Bitossi Ceramic Pottery Vase for Raymor Mid Century Modern
By Bitossi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Exquisite Rimini Sahara Bitossi Vase for Raymor. This mid-century modern masterpiece showcases a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Italian Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Dark Red with Black Shade Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique Italian Bitossi for Raymor flower vase, dark red with black shade glazed ceramic 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.44 in W 10.63 in D 6.11 in
Massive Handled Jug / Vase by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare MCM ceramiche / pottery handled jug / vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi pendant lamp for Italian Raymor. This rare and sculptural Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Aldo Londi Ceramic Bitossi Pendant Lamp for Italian Raymor. This rare and sculptural Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Cordova Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Cordova Bookends, Ceramic, Blue, Green, Signed. Small scale stacked
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.5 in W 4.25 in D 2.88 in
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche bird / duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage ceramiche / pottery lion sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche bird / duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche / pottery lion sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
60s Italian Modern Aldo Londi Ashtray & Cigarette Holder by Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful combo of Ashtray and Cigarette Holder designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi for Raymor Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Ashtray Catch All Dish
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Lutz, FL
Large uncommon design Bitossi for Raymor Italy Ashtray or Catch All Trinket Dish Circa 1960’s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 1.75 in W 8.5 in D 8.6 in
Bitossi Ceramic and Mosaic Bowl Vide Poche Centerpiece
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Atlanta, GA
piece was crafted by Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960. Imported and distributed in the United States by Raymor
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Italy for Raymor Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Ashtray, Catchall Mid Century
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Outstanding 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic catchall or cigar ashtray. Imported and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass
H 1.75 in W 10.75 in D 7.25 in
1950s Italian Studio Vase Organic Abstract Drawing Mid-Century Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Artist Unknown, wonderful pattern.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 9 in W 6 in D 3.13 in
Raymor Italian Ceramic Rectangular Catchall Bowl, Italy, c.1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Raymor Italian Ceramic Rectangular Catchall Bowl, Italy, c.1960.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
TIC for Raymor Majolica Textured Fritte Glaze Bowl, Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
bowl is signed with model number and "Italy" on the bottom and marked with Raymor paper sticker; the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Bitossi Italy Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Centerpiece Bowl Catchall
By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful Bitossi ceramic decorative centerpiece or vide poche was imported and distributed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Pottery Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Jonathan Adler, Raymor, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare and very collectible bird/duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 9.75 in W 15 in D 5.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Style Ceramic and Brass Table Lamp, Italy
By Guido Gambone, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Lambertville, NJ
leaf or dart design with metallic gold painted accents. In the style of Bitossi, Raymor, and Guido
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Raymor White Glazed Ceramic Lidded Jar in Pink, Black, and Gold
By Raymor, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modernist Raymor ceramic lidded jar/urn (ca. 1950s, Italy). Attributed to Aldo
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
H 15.25 in Dm 5.63 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mondrian Color Ceramic Table Lamp, Italy circa 1960
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy geometric ceramic table lamp was imported and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
H 28 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
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Bitossi Raymor Ceramic For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bitossi raymor ceramic you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bitossi raymor ceramic for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bitossi raymor ceramic — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A bitossi raymor ceramic made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made bitossi raymor ceramic has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bitossi, Raymor and Aldo Londi are consistently popular.
How Much is a Bitossi Raymor Ceramic?
A bitossi raymor ceramic can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,253, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.
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.
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