$595
H 8.5 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in
Set Bitossi Londi Pottery Goodfriend Imports Rooster Raymor Italian Soup Bowls
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Wilton, CT
Set vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi pottery for Goodfriend Imports colorful rooster server and chic
Pottery
$895 / set
H 7 in W 9 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Rooster / Hen Jar with Lid by Bitossi Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Bitossi. Beautiful workmanship and a very serene color combination with fantastic impressions. Created in
Clay
$212Sale Price|40% Off
H 15.36 in Dm 7.49 in
Italian Set of 2 Roosters Fiery Red, Mid-Century Studio Ceramic, ca. 1960s-1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Andernach, DE
Funky Fat Lava style pair of roosters in a fiery red: mid-century ceramic figurines. Very colourful
Ceramic
$336Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in Dm 8.27 in
Vintage Spanish Ceramic Porrón, Hand-Painted Rooster, 1960s
By Bitossi, Pablo Picasso, Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Valencia, VC
Spanish Mid-Century Ceramic Porrón with Hand-Painted Rooster A very charming Spanish ceramic
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Vintage Bitossi Rooster
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Bitossi Rooster
Pottery
Sold
H 12.5 in W 6 in D 13 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor Italian Modernist Rooster Ceramic Sculpture
By Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi rooster ceramic sculpture, circa 1960s. Rooster measures 12.5" in height by
Ceramic
Bitossi Pottery Rooster Lamp, 1950-1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Rochester, NY
Bitossi pottery scavo glaze rooster lamp w/ beautifully textured tactile surface. Italy, circa 1950
Metal
Ceramic rooster sculpture, 1960s, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Paris, FR
Rare ceramic rooster from the 1960s . Dimensions : 30 cm high 26 cm long 13 cm depth . Slightly
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Rooster Lamp
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
Finished in the most wonderful Etruscan glaze, this ceramic lamp depicting a rooster has touches of
Ceramic
Rimini Blu by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic Rooster 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Large Bitossi ceramic rooster from the Rimini Blu range designed by Aldo Londi. It is a stunning
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Italian Bitossi By Aldo Londi Rare Red Glaze Ceramic Rooster, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Introducing a stunning and exceptionally rare Mid-Century piece: a red glaze ceramic rooster
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery Rooster Figures
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern, ceramic, art pottery, rooster figures feature a vibrant blue glaze in
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Rooster Dish with Sgraffito Glaze by Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Freeform wavy bowl with colorful depiction of a rooster fight. Executed in free hand on a sgraffito
Ceramic
Sold
H 5.5 in W 5.75 in D 4 in
Bitossi Londi Pottery for Goodfriend Rooster Bowl Raymor Italian Vintage MCM
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi pottery for Goodfriend Imports colorful rooster bowl. Circa 1960's
Pottery
Sold
H 3.5 in Dm 12.25 in
Vintage Bitossi for Raymor Capron Style Italian Pottery Enamelled Rooster Bowl
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Italian pottery bowl, attributed to Bitossi, circa 1960s. In the style of Roger Capron
Pottery
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Italian Vintage Ceramic Rooster, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
A rare ceramic rooster sculpture, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - handmade in Italy circa the
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.85 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Pair of Red Glaze Ceramic Roosters, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Striking Pair of Red Glazed Roosters by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s A beautifully crafted
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Sold
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 10.24 in
Bitossi Londi Design of a Rooster in Rimini Blu, Italy, circa 1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large sitting rooster by Aldo Londi in 'Rimini Blu' in top condition.
Pottery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Sculpture , 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
The Bitossi ceramic rooster designed by Aldo Londi is indeed an iconic piece of Italian pottery
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Sculpture , 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
The Bitossi ceramic rooster designed by Aldo Londi is indeed an iconic piece of Italian pottery
Ceramic
Italian Bitossi Rooster Ceramic, circa 1960
By Bitossi
Located in Megeve, FR
Aldo Lundi ceramic for Bitossi, circa 1960 in excellent condition.
Ceramic
Vintage Rooster by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Ceramic, Ca 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Aubervilliers, IDF
Ceramic rooster by Italian designer Aldo Londi produced by Bitossi in the 1960s. Aldo Londi has
Ceramic
Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Garden Stool
By Ezio Ceccarelli
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Tuscan clay stool, nice hand-painted. An idea of an Italian garden even in a city apartment: at the entrance it welcomes You with its colors, in the living room You can put down Your...
Ceramic
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Raymor Bitossi Italian Pottery Bowl Remini Blue
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Aldo Londi Importer: Raymor. Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Pottery Condition: This Bitossi Italian pottery bowl remini blue Imported by Raymor i...
Pottery
$10,000
H 14 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
Roger Capron French Ceramic Artist Vase Day and Night Vallauris, France c 1970
By Roger Capron, Jean Derval
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron ceramic vase titled Day and Night created in 1970 with Jean Derval. This form was often also created as a lamp. The vase is much more rare and a similar vase is pictured...
Ceramic
Paavo Tynell 9602 Floor Lamp, Wicker Willow
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 9602 floor lamp, also known as “Chinese Hat” was designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for the Hotel Aulanko. Characterised by its elegant and airy lampshade and rattan-covered stem, ...
Brass
$475 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 5.91 in
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #01
By MARCANTONIO, Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Mu...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,000Sale Price|31% Off
W 28 in L 35 in
Vintage American Hand Hooked Rug in Rooster Pattern in Green, Brown, Khaki
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage American hand-hooked rug features a striking pictorial depiction of a proud rooster standing tall and crowing—an enduring folk art symbol of rural life and morning vital...
Cotton
Rimini Blue Cat Made of Ceramics by Aldo Londi, 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Oirlo, LI
Rimini Blue cat made of ceramics by Aldo Londi,1960 This is a rare model, the cat is handmade. Has no chips or damage. It is a nice piece made by Bitossi, Italy. It is a d...
Ceramic
$199Sale Price|50% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 6.3 in
Cloisonne Ginger Jar, White with Chrysanthemums C.1960s China
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Large Cloisonné Ginger Jar handcrafted by skilled Chinese artisans in the 1960s. This impressive ginger jar showcases exquisite Chinese cloisonné work. Finely decorated with a s...
Brass, Enamel
$360 / set
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 6 Amethyst Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
Ottoman Pomegranate Silk Hand Embroidered Tapestry
By Ottoman Touch
Located in London, GB
Rich in history and artistry, our Ottoman Pomegranate Motif Silk Hand-Embroidered Suzani Tapestry is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Inspired by the opulence of the Ottom...
Silk
Green Opaline Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French opaline glass table lamp with gilt hardware. Measurements: Height of body: 24.5" Diameter: 6" (base)
Bronze
$1,180Sale Price|73% Off
H 13.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Fused Glass, Red, White, Brown, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi vase, ceramic and fused glass, signed. From Londi's Fritte series - large chunky, organic, hand built vase, with coarse matte brown raw clay body, elongated ne...
Ceramic
Iris C185 Candleholder by Casarialto
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
A superb design masterfully handcrafted of mouth-blown glass, this candle holder is created in co-creation with Summerill and Bishop London. From the sketch of Summerill and Bishop L...
Glass
Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Ball Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful spherical striped terracotta vase, designed by Aldo Londi, handcrafted from ceramic by the Italian manufacturer Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1960s. The vase features seven ho...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.