$570
H 22 in W 5 in D 5 in
Vintage Italian Multi-Colored Geometric Design Empoli Decanter Bottle w/Stoppers
By Empoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Multi-Colored Geometric Design Empoli Glass Genie Bottle Decanter with Stoppers
Glass
Vintage Italian Multi-Colored Empoli Glass Genie Decanter Bottles with Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Multi-Colored Geometric Design Empoli Glass Genie Decanter Bottles with Stoppers
Glass, Blown Glass
Blue Empoli Bottle, Italy 1960
By Empoli
Located in Herentals, BE
Blue Empoli bottle with stopper. Measures: Height: 43 cm Diameter bottom: 7 cm The bottle is
Cut Glass
$1,312Sale Price|25% Off
H 17 in W 4.75 in D 7 in
Empoli Sky Blue White Italian Art Glass Large Dimpled Decanter Original Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage sky blue over white Italian art glass decanter with original stopper. Documented
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Vintage Empoli Cadmium Blue Glass Bottle & Stopper
Located in Torquay, GB
Vintage Empoli glass decanter with stopper. In cadmium blue colour and with textured ribbed surface
Glass
$675Sale Price|25% Off
H 21 in Dm 4.5 in
Italian Art Glass Empoli Decanter Ewer Cruet Vase Bottle w Stopper Ruby Red
By Empoli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A monumental Italian art glass decanter, ewer, cruet, vase or bottle with stopper in a rich ruby
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Original Mid-Century Empoli Glass Genie Decanter with Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Vintage aqua blue glass decanter, called Genie bottle. From Empoli, Italy, Mid-Century
Glass
Vintage Empoli Green Glass Decanter With Stopper Made In Italy
By Empoli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Italian glass decanter with stopper. Made In Italy. Stamped underneath. 13" tall. Small
Glass
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 10.63 in L 15.75 in
Extra Large Opaque Black Empoli Glass Ball-Stoppered Decanter, Italy, 1960s
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Melbourne, AU
stopper, this decanter is an outstanding example of the decorative qualities of Empoli glass, especially
Art Glass
Grey Cased Glass Bottle in the Empoli Style, Poss 1980s
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Melbourne, AU
A cased glass ball-stoppered bottle in Empoli* glass. The light Grey glass graduates in thickness
Art Glass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
1960s Italian Blue Pressed Leaf MCM Empoli Art Glass Decanter with Ball Stopper
Located in Haarlem, NL
1960s Italian bright blue pressed Midcentury Modern Empoli Art-Glass carafe with leaf print and
Glass
Sold
H 18.51 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Mid-Century Green Empoli Glass Decanter Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Excellent condition
Glass
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H 22.05 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Mid-Century Blue Empoli Glass Decanter Flowers Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Excellent condition, no
Glass
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H 22.05 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Blue Empoli Glass Genie Decanter Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Excellent condition
Glass
Sold
H 20.87 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Mid-Century Rare Green Empoli Glass Decanter Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Excellent condition
Glass
Italian Signed Blue Blown Glass Decanters
Located in Hanover, MA
stylized amphora footed bottle vessels with stoppers. Possibly Empoli. One is 13 inches tall
Blown Glass
Mid-century Glass decanter / genie bottle with stopper, Empoli, Italy
By Empoli
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Empoli bottle or decanter, called Genie bottle, with stopper. In an original purple colour Made in
Glass
Violet Purple Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning purple small vase with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Made in Italy" embossed on the base. Would ...
Glass
$9,594Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 127.17 in
Gio Ponti, pair Walnut Headboards with fitted bedside tables, Hotel Royal, 1955
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of headboards by Gio Ponti from the furniture of the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa by Dassi. walnut and metal two tiered shelving, magazine rac...
Metal
$220 / item
H 12 in Dm 4 in
Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin Yellow with Marigold Cotton Braid and Fringe
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #504 by Karen Gayle Tinney A fan-favorite since its introduction in 2018, this versatile vase functions equally as a sculptural object and a vessel for flowers. Hand formed st...
Ceramic, Cotton
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
$340 / item
H 13 in Dm 5 in
Handmade Ceramic Vase #800 in Burgundy Glaze with Burgundy Cotton Fringe Detail
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #800 by Karen Gayle Tinney Hand formed stoneware with burgundy glaze. Burgundy cotton braided details. Inside is glazed, the vessel will hold water. 13”H x 5”W Karen Gayle Ti...
Ceramic, Cotton
small mother-of-pearl box
Located in Brussels, BE
small mother-of-pearl box
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Brass
$2,550
H 2.37 in Dm 5.52 in
Rare Find Art Nouveau Daum Cameo Glass Vitrified Monnaies du Pape Round Coupe
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Daum Cameo Glass Bowl, France, circa 1910. A rare Art Nouveau Daum cameo glass vitrified Monnaies du Pape round coupe (Honesty). Very finely acid etched, wheel carved decor of Hones...
Glass
Louis Icart Art Deco Engraving Model Modern ÈVE II
By Louis Icart
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco engraving from 1933 signed louis Icart modern model Ève version ll In very good condition, some light stains in the margin. Width: 57 cm Height: 72 cm Depth: 2,5 cm Weight: ...
Paper
Mid 20th Century Murano Swirl Glass Table Lamp
Located in Burton, TX
Amazing vintage 1960s Murano glass table lamp. The lamp features green and white swirl color glass with the original brass base. This lamp has been professionally rewired to USA stan...
Brass
$895
H 2.56 in W 4.53 in D 1.58 in
Antique Austrian Franz Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Peacock Sculpture Statue 1920
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Art Nouveau coldpainted bronze sculpture of a peacock by Franz Bergman, Vienna, circa 1920. The bronze depicts a remarkably lifelike peacock with it's tail fe...
Bronze
On Hold|$2,671
H 28.35 in W 61.03 in D 32.29 in
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banan" sofa, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater "Banan" sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manu...
Velvet, Oak
$258 / set
H 2.94 in W 2.94 in D 0.38 in
Three Delft Ceramic Wall Tiles Blue & White figures Hand Painted, Circa. 1800
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very decorative set of Three small ceramic wall tiles, with a Blue and White figural scene, dating to the later part of the 18th century or early in the 19th Century. Al...
Ceramic
English Antique Minton Tile Roman Style Mosaic Wall Panel
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A framed collection of antique English Minton tiles creating a decorative roman style mosaic wall panel. Dating from the late 19th century, this tiled frieze likely once formed a fir...
Ceramic, Wood
$16,700
H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...
Fabric, Walnut
$26,250Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.07 in W 2.72 in D 1.22 in
CARTIER Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie 18kt Desk Clock Nephrite Jade & Enamel
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the art deco period, back in the 1920. This stunnin...
Jade, Gold, Silver, Enamel
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.
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The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.