Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda
By Aseda
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Börne Augustsson's artistry shines through in this Swedish Modern glass vase created for Åseda
Art Glass
$431
H 7.48 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Swedish Organic Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Aseda Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Organic Shaped Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Aseda Sweden, 1960s, in Very
Glass
$250Sale Price|51% Off
H 5.1 in Dm 4.7 in
A Clear Crystal Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning clear ccrystal glass vase by Börne Augustsson för Åseda Glassworks, Sweden. Unsigned
Blown Glass
$543Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.51 in Dm 3.54 in
A pair of Red Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
condition. Free shipping. A stunning red glass vase by Börne Augustsson för Åseda Glassworks, Sweden
Blown Glass
$375Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 6.69 in Dm 5.9 in
A bright red crystal Glass Lamp by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning bright red mid-century modern crystal lamp made by the talented Börne Augustsson for
Blown Glass
$596Sale Price / set|36% Off
H 7.08 in Dm 5.9 in
A pair of Fantastic Blue Glass Lamps by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning pair of mid-century modern crystal lamps made by the talented Börne Augustsson for Åseda
Blown Glass
$312Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.9 in Dm 3.54 in
Bright orange Art Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning crystal vase made by the talented Börne Augustsson during the 50s. The shape is very
Blown Glass
$288Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.54 in Dm 3.14 in
A small Clear Crystal Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A small but stunning vintage crystal art glass vase, designed made by the talented Börne Augustsson
Blown Glass
$375Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.87 in Dm 4.33 in
Pale Baby Blue Art Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning and rather large crystal vase made by the talented Börne Augustsson during the 50s. The
Blown Glass
$298Sale Price|39% Off
H 5 in Dm 4.75 in
Scandinavian modern Dark Amber Art Glass Vase by Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning dark amber glass vase by Börne Augustsson för Åseda Glassworks, Sweden. Unsigned from
Blown Glass
$1,082
H 8.67 in Dm 5.12 in
Börne Augustsson Light Blue Glass Table Lamp, Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, circa 1950
By Aseda
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A refined and sculptural table lamp designed by Börne Augustsson for Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, circa
Blown Glass
$950
H 11.03 in Dm 5.52 in
Hand-blown Mid-Century Glass Table Lamp in Clear Glass. Åseda, Sweden, 1950's.
By Aseda
Located in Bromma, SE
designed by Börne Augustsson for Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, 1950s. The lamp’s graceful, organic form diffuses
Brass
Börne Augustsson Glass Vases for Åseda, Sweden 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two Scandinavian Modern, Börne Augustsson Swedish midcentury soft form glass vases in an amber
Glass
Red Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning red glass vase by Börne Augustsson för Åseda Glassworks, Sweden. Unsigned from the 1950s
Blown Glass
Deep Red Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning deep red glass vase by Börne Augustsson för Åseda Glassworks, Sweden. Unsigned from the
Blown Glass
An Amber Colored Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning amber colored glass vase by Börne Augustsson för Åseda Glassworks, Sweden. Unsigned from
Blown Glass
A Fantastic Blue Glass Lamp by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning mid-century modern crystal lamp made by the talented Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
Blown Glass
A Gorgeous Emerald Green Glass Lamp by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden during the 60s. The shape is very biomorphic yet it is the color that
Blown Glass
Dark Raspberry Pink Art Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic ruby red crystal vase made by the talented Börne Augustsson during the 50s. It has a
Blown Glass
Börne Augustsson Glass Vases for Åseda, Sweden 1948
By Reijmyre Glasbruk
Located in New York, NY
Two Scandinavian Modern, Börne Augustsson Swedish midcentury soft form glass vases in a very pale
Blown Glass
Very Dark Red Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning deep red glass vase by Börne Augustsson för Åseda Glassworks, Sweden. Unsigned from the
Blown Glass
A Clear Crystal Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning clear ccrystal glass vase by Börne Augustsson för Åseda Glassworks, Sweden. Unsigned
Blown Glass
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H 5.91 in Dm 4.34 in
Börne Augustsson for Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, Vase, Light Blue, c. 1940s–1950s
By Aseda
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A striking example of Swedish mid-century design, this “Stubbe” vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Set of Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of small Diskometal Vases made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. An * Pair (2) metal vases with opening shaped as figure-eight (from top down) * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D...
Metal
Just Andersen Art Deco Vase in Disco Metal, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen Art Deco vase in disco metal. 1940s. In excellent condition with fine patina. Model D1522. Dimensions: H 10 x D 9.0 cm.
Metal
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durable...
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durable...
Velvet, Beech
Just Andersen, Vase, Disko Metal, Denmark, 1930s
By Just Andersen
Located in High Point, NC
A disko metal vase designed and produced by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s.
Metal
Lidded box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A lidded metal casket made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. It is early work by the Danish designer and a timeless piece for a beautiful home. * A metal casket / jewellery box with a...
Metal
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
Gazelle Dining Table Series 60 in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Gazelle Dining Table by Carlos Solano captures the essence of high-end mid-century modern design with a sculptural elegance that feels both timeless and bespoke. Handcrafted in C...
Brass
$5,750 / item
H 18 in Dm 48 in
Round Wood and Cast Bronze 4' Round Coffee Table in White Oak by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Inspired by Japanese shou sugi ban finishes, that we use on our hyo table and beam bench. We developed our own hardware to enhance the beauty and function to start a new lineage of w...
Bronze
$15,000 / item
H 30 in W 24 in D 24 in
Zephyr Zodiac Light by David Duncan, Swedish Grace Style Pendant Light
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A new, Swedish Grace period inspired light by David Duncan. This pendant light features 12 cast bronze zodiac signs around the frame. The underside with frosted glass insert and a go...
Bronze
Ceramic Mirror by les Argonautes, France 1960s
By Les Argonautes
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, 1960's, France
Ceramic
$1,995
H 5.12 in W 15.36 in D 3.94 in
Bronze Art Deco Candelabra by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A bronze Art Deco / Swedish Grace candlestick with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, only a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' ...
Bronze
$1,022 / item
H 11.82 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Carl Fagerlund sconces glass and Brass for Orrefors Sweden 1960
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefor made in Sweden around 1960 Cast glass mounted on Brass with brass shaped screw fixing. Good condition. electrical function not tested. Pri...
Brass
Slim Mid Century Vintage Black Dark Purple Glossy Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Black or dark purple vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. T...
Glass
Light Green Textured Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Matte dusty light olive green glazed ceramic table lamp with hand-carved textured body. Slight organic decor on the slender neck close to the original black fitting with switch. Rew...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$17,820Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 76 in Dm 21 in
Nun 'Drape' Alabaster Floor Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Maison Paname, Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Nun 'Drape' Alabaster Floor Lamp in the Manner of Pierre Chareau The Nun 'Drape' floor lamp is the double sided carved wood base version of the Nun floor collection. Handcrafted in ...
Alabaster, Steel
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.