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Large Italian Bitossi Red Terracotta Cherub Putti Garden Planter Flower Pot
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Italian Bitossi Red Terracotta Cherub Putti Garden Planter Flower Pot. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
1960s Bitossi Red Pottery Lidded Box Relief Design Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Italian Red Black decorative pottery lidded box
Decoration in geometric relief
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pottery
Italian Ceramic Vase by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid-Century Modern Glaze ceramic red vase by Bitossi 1960s.
Stamp on the bottom made in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Modern Red Ceramic Vase by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century modern Bitossi vase with red and orange glaze with raised accents of plants and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Rust Red Ceramic Floor Vase by Flavia/Bitossi, 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful italian rust red ceramic floor vase by Flavia/Bitossi, late 1970s.
In 1976 Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Red Glaze Ceramic Elephant in Bitossi Style, 1970's
By Bitossi
Located in Lisboa, PT
This ceramic elephant was designed and produced in Italy during the 1960's. In the style of Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, red, green, blue and yellow, signed. Medium scale tapered ceramic vase
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Ball Vase, Stripes, Purple, Blue, White, Red, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi ball vase, stripes, purple blue, white, red, signed. Chunky medium scale lavender glazed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Fish Table Lamp, Ceramic, Red, Yellow, Blue Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Fish Table Lamp, Ceramic, Red, Yellow, Blue Signed. Medium scale table lamp decorated with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Bowl, Ceramic and Fused Glass, White, Red, Blue, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi bowl, ceramic and fused glass, white, red and blue, signed. Medium scale white glazed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Yellow Orange Red, Brown, Black, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic Stripes, Yellow Orange Red, Signed. Small spherical ball vase with graduated
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Red, Blue, White, Stripes, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
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 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
Red Glaze Ceramic Vase with Black Matte Exterior by Bitossi, c. 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in New York City, NY
Red glaze ceramic vase with black matte exterior by Bitossi, Italy, c. 1960s. Marked on the
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Bitossi Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Red, Blue, White, Signed
By Raymor, Bitossi
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
Orange Incised Ceramic Bitossi Pitcher, Italy 1960's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pitcher by Bitossi with deep relief motifs carved all around its surface, it has thick
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Enamel
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
Raymor Bitossi Vintage Textured Ceramic Bowl Red, Brown, Black, Purple Italian
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
designed by Bitossi. This is from the 1960s. The hallmarks on the bottom read R450-SA Raymor Italy. It is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 2 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
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
Sculptural pottery produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
the production of Bitossi Ceramiche are (white or red earth, glazes, crystalline and melting) .
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Bitossi Ceramiche are (white or red earth, glazes, crystalline and melting) .
The form, according to the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Bitossi Ceramiche are (white or red earth, glazes, crystalline and melting) .
The form, according to the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed. Small scale Mondrian box
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Red, White, Onion
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal netter vase, ceramic, blue, red, and white, onion. Medium scale chunky
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Geometric, Stripes, White, Yellow, Black, Red, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, geometric, stripes, signed. Medium scale gourd form vase decorated with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vase lamp holder produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
of Bitossi Ceramiche are (white or red earth, glazes, crystalline and melting) .
The form, according
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramiche Spring Green and Red Floral Ceramic Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi handcrafted glazed Chartreuse ashtray with Red floral. Featuring a round lipped
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Bowl, Ceramic, Blue Red, White, Onion Pattern
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter bowl, ceramic, blue red, white, onion pattern. Large scale colorful
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Black, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Mondrian, Abstract, Red, Yellow, Signed Large chunky stoneware
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 15.75 in Dm 6.25 in
Vintage Cherub or Putti Terracotta Planter or Urn by Bitossi Filippo - Italy
By Bitossi
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful vintage Bitossi Filippo - Italy red terracotta garden planter, urn or flower pot
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 3 ceramics planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Terracotta, pictorial
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 14.57 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Set of 2 ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
the production of Bitossi Ceramiche are (white or red earth, glazes, crystalline and melting) .
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Fused Glass, Red, White, Brown, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi vase, ceramic and fused glass, signed. From Londi's Fritte series - large
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 13.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Set of 3 vase lamp holder produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
the production of Bitossi Ceramiche are (white or red earth, glazes, crystalline and melting) .
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Aldo Londi 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
Aldo Londi Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Orange, Red, Gold, Signed
By Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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
Aldo Londi for 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
Italian Ceramic Bowl Fratelli Fanciullacci for Bitossi, 1960s
By Fratelli Fanciullacci, Bitossi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bitossi. A glossy glaze over a heavily incised body. ITALY is written on the inside of the bottom base
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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
Curve Red Ceramic Vase #4 by Zaven
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
A daring combination of concavities and convexities traces the dynamic profiles of this coral-red
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Handmade Italian Ceramic Tray, Brown, Red and Orange, 1960's Collectible
By Bitossi
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Designer Ceramic - Vintage Ceramic Tray - Bitossi Style Ceramic - Collectible Handmade
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.58 in W 6.7 in D 4.34 in
Red Vase by Dimorestudio
By Bitossi, DIMORESTUDIO
Located in Milan, IT
and two different solid finishes, one large strip in pink and a vivid red top. The piece in white clay
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Brass
Vaso attribuito ad Aldo Londi / Bitossi per Raymor
By Ettore Sottsass, Raymor, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Lugo, IT
Vaso in terracotta attribuito ad Aldo Londi/Bitossi per Raymor.
Buone condizioni
Grazie
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Italian Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Rimini Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Red Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian made vase. In the style and likely made by Bitossi or Alvino Bagni
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Fanciullacci Ceramic Table Lamp with New Custom Made Lampshade
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unique ceramic floorlamp by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Bitossi. A sculptural high-end piece made of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Fratelli Fanciullacci Ceramic Table Lamp with New Custom Made Lampshade, 1970
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
of handmade ceramic in red tones. With an exceptional new custom made red silk lampshade by René
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Bitossi for Peasant Village Large Shell-shaped Bowl, Red Glaze Italy Mid Century
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Shell-shaped ceramic bowl is glazed in red with complex variations in glaze color accentuating the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Large Green and Red Centrepiece by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
concentric steps that are finished in red on the outside and in vivid matte green on the inside. This piece
Category
2010s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Bitossi, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.87 in W 7.48 in D 6.69 in
Bitossi Aldo Londi Style Horse Pony Figure, Italy, circa 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character ceramic figural horse statue bought in Italy. This character statue has been made in the 1960s. Absolutely gorgeous item and still in great condition. A nice add...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A vintage Italian ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi, Italy circa 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Italian ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960. In brilliant tones of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
Ashtray Ceramic Rosenthal Netter by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Arezzo, Italy
the production of Bitossi Ceramiche are (white or red earth, glazes, crystalline and melting) .
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Small Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Montelupo pottery, 70s.
By Aldo Londi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
materials used in the production of Bitossi Ceramiche are (white or red earth, glazes, crystalline and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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Bitossi Red For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic bitossi red available at 1stDibs. Each bitossi red for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and brass. If you’re shopping for a bitossi red, we have 38 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a bitossi red — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A bitossi red made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made bitossi red has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bitossi, Aldo Londi and Rosenthal Netter are consistently popular.
How Much is a Bitossi Red?
Prices for a bitossi red can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $185 and can go as high as $3,995, while the average can fetch as much as $1,388.
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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