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Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
, one ocean blue, one white crackle glaze) by famed mid-century American artist and potter Doyle Lane
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
$695 / set
H 0.6 in W 1.1 in D 0.6 in
Glen Lukens Signed Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic California Pottery Bowl
By Glen Lukens
Located in Studio City, CA
the first artists to raise the stature of Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery within the art world
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
American Mid Century Ceramic Vase Glazed California Design
By Laura Andreson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful glaze on this elegant ceramic vase, we can't figure out the artist well-done piece in
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Linda Maxson California Artist Ceramic Plaque Depicting a Bird
Located in Miami, FL
Linda Maxson California artist ceramic plaque depicting a bird
Offered for sale is a ceramic bas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted S...
Materials
Ceramic
$495 Sale Price
34% Off
H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 0.88 in
Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Located in Studio City, CA
and glaze techniques to create mid-century motifs painted onto hand-thrown pottery such as pots, vases
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$450
H 2.25 in Dm 2.6 in
Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Stoneware Ashtray
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted beautifully glazed Mid-Century Modern curved bowl, Ashtray or catchall by California
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Located in Studio City, CA
and glaze techniques to create mid-century motifs painted onto hand-thrown pottery such as pots, vases
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$450
H 2.25 in Dm 2.6 in
Mid-Century California Modern Woven Raffia Lampshade by Maria Kipp, 1960s
By Maria Kipp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
residential projects throughout mid-century Southern California.
*Note, this listing is for the shade only
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Raffia
Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Plate Charger
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
, Albany, New York
American Museum of Ceramic Arts, Pomona, California
The Anderson Collection at
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
$8,900
H 2.25 in Dm 12 in
Harrison Mcintosh Signed Early Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Vase
By Harrison McIntosh
Located in Studio City, CA
McIntosh's or other Mid-century Modern ceramic artists' works or make for an eye-catching stand-alone accent
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$2,495
H 7.5 in Dm 3.5 in
Brayton Mid Century Ceramic Box
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Brayton Laguna Ceramic Keep Sake Box. Rich solid black glaze accented with metallic
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Signed Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Shaped Ceramic Ashtray with Swirled Glaze
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
period Mid-Century Modern style. The ashtray is done with a molded ceramic blank in a biomorphic shape
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
$499
H 2.75 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Sensual Gold Jaru Nude Male Ceramic Sculptures, Mid-Century Modern
By Jaru
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A chic Mid-Century Modernist figurative sculpture in plated gold by Jaru of California. This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Doyle Lane Mid-Century Modern Rare Colored Glass Ceramic Pottery Square Form
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
A rare, beautifully designed glass or ceramic form by famed midcentury American artist or potter
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$2,495
H 0.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Robert Maxwell Earthgender Signed Large Mid-Century California Pottery Vase
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully crafted, wonderfully designed, large Mid-century Modern California Studio pottery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Luster Crater Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of Beatrice's work - or make
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$5,450
H 7.25 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Harding Black Texas Artist Signed Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Pitcher
By Harding Black
Located in Studio City, CA
, Syracuse, New York
Alfred University (New York)
American Museum of Ceramic Art, AMOCA, Pomona, California
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
$495
H 5 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Studio Pottery Red Lava Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of Wood's work or make for a fabulous
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$2,150
H 4.4 in Dm 3 in
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Crater Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of Beatrice's work - or make
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
$3,495
H 5.6 in Dm 4.25 in
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Pottery Dark Lava Luster Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of Beatrice's work - or make for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$1,995
H 2.5 in Dm 1.75 in
Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Ceramic Rock Vase by Tom McMillin circa 1960s
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tom McMillin Studio Pottery Ceramic Rock Vase 1960s
Large ceramic weed
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
California Studio Mid Century Glazed Stoneware Bird Sculpture by Robert Maxwell
By Robert Maxwell
Located in San Jose, CA
Stoneware Handcrafted Designs California'.
Offered by Mid Century Maddist
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 2.75 in
Large California Ceramic Table Lamp by Bob Kinzie
By Bob Kinzie
Located in Pasadena, CA
Architectural Pottery Company which has caused some confusion among both collectors and dealers of Mid Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bob Sakoda Sculptural 3-Piece Ceramic Set, California Studio Pottery, 1980
Located in Oceanside, US
example of California’s mid-century craft tradition, Sakoda’s work is defined by modernist restraint, hand
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,600 / set
H 17 in Dm 17 in
Midcentury Decorative Ceramic Dish by Phillip H. Paradise, California, 1950s
By Phillip Herschel Paradise
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Rare decorative earthenware dish by renowned Californian artist Phillip Herschel Paradise.
Hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$939
H 2.17 in Dm 7.29 in
Unique Mid-Century Wall Relief Tile of Musicians by Cam Para of California
Located in San Diego, CA
-Century style! Vibrant colors and great texture by California artist Cam Para, circa 1960s. The piece
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18.5 in W 30.5 in D 1 in
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$2,495
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Mid Century Biomorphic Blue Ceramic Vase Studio Pottery 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A biomorphic mid-century California studio pottery ceramic vase. The vase is clearly hand thrown on
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
American California Design Ceramic Footed Bowl by Robert Arneson Signed
By Robert Arneson 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Rare California Design footed bowl , signed by Robert Arneson listed artist , circa 1970
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Otto and Vivika Heino Mid-Century California Pottery 12-Piece Goblet Tea Cup Set
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully crafted, beautifully designed set of ceramic goblets/ cups by California pottery
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$1,150 / set
H 3.25 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Mid Century Modern Ashtray by Victoria Littlejohn 1970s
By Victoria Littlejohn
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
An iconic ashtray by California artist Victoria Littlejohn made circa the 1970s. This ceramic piece
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Beatrice Wood Mid-Century California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Framed Fragment
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
and collectors alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$695
H 7.85 in W 7.85 in D 0.35 in
Mid Century Handmade Ceramic Round Ashtray signed by Sascha Brastoff
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century Handmade Round Ceramic Ashtray signed by Sascha Brastoff.
Signed: Sascha Brastoff
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Victoria Littlejohn California Pottery Notched Ceramic Bowl, ca 1960s
By Victoria Littlejohn
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Victoria Littlejohn California Pottery Notched Ceramic Bowl, ca 1960s
Bowl measures 7” diameter at
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
$245
H 3.25 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Vintage Ray Harris Ceramic Decorative Bowl by Ceramic Artist Ray Harris Signed
Located in Monrovia, CA
Ray Harris California Artist Ceramic Bowl.
1990s Ray Harris Ceramic Large Decorative Bowl Signed
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$375
H 4.25 in W 11 in D 11 in
Robert Maxwell Studio Pottery Cup Set – Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Ceramics
By Robert Maxwell
Located in West Hollywood, CA
embodies the essence of mid-century modern design.
California pottery creation by Robert Maxwell, dating
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$248
H 2.5 in Dm 2.75 in
Pair of Mid Century Studio Ceramic Tile Art by Irina Lorin Signed & Framed
Located in San Diego, CA
pair of Framed mid-20th century Irina Lorin Signed ceramic wall art tile of Asian figures
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
$2,275 / set
H 30 in W 15.5 in D 2 in
George Nobuyuki for Sy Allan Designs California Modernist Studio Ceramic Lamp
By Geo. Nobuyuki Kimura, Sy Allan Designs
Located in Dallas, TX
A Minimalist lamp designed by Hawaiin ceramic artist G. Nobuyuki for Sy Allan Designs of California
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Voulkos Style Pottery Vase Vessel Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
.
Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern or California Studio Pottery collection or maker for
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$795
H 12.15 in W 15 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Petite California Studio Pottery Ceramic Vases by Barbara Moorefield
By Barbara Moorefield
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of petite California studio pottery ceramic vases with beautiful blue, red, tan
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 5.5 in Dm 3.25 in
Harrison Mcintosh Signed Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Pottery Sake Liqueur Cups
By Harrison McIntosh
Located in Studio City, CA
American West Coast Californian master ceramist Harrison McIntosh who was famed for his Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,995 / set
H 2 in Dm 1.75 in
Beatrice Wood Signed Early Large Mid-Century Modern Low Bowl Plate Charger 1940s
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. At
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$2,850
H 2 in Dm 12 in
Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Anagama Fired California Studio Pottery Wall Plate
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
Voulkos' work or Mid-Century Modern pottery/ceramics or make for an eye catching stand alone accent
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
$7,400
H 3.25 in Dm 10.5 in
Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Abstract California Studio Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
and one of a kind piece. Would be a great addition to any collectors of Voulkos' work or Mid-Century
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
$7,900
H 3.75 in W 7.25 in D 7 in
Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Vase, circa 1950s
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
, Albany, New York
American Museum of Ceramic Arts, Pomona, California
The Anderson Collection at
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large Brown Ceramic Table Lamp by California Pottery in the style of Bob Kinzie
By Bob Kinzie
Located in Pasadena, CA
collectors and dealers of Mid Century Modern pottery.
The Affiliated Craftsmen/Stoneware Designs output is
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
$750 Sale Price
21% Off
H 24 in Dm 13 in
Vintage Annemarie Davidson Enamel Plate – Mid-Century Modern Studio Art on Coppe
By Annemarie Davidson
Located in San Diego, CA
craftsmanship of mid-century modern design. Radiating with dynamic energy, the plate features a mesmerizing
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Beatrice Wood Signed Pink Lava Glaze Midcentury California Studio Pottery Bowl
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
Famed California Mid-Century Modern artist Beatrice Wood signed bowl featuring a unique pink lava
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
$1,495
H 1 in W 6.25 in D 6.1 in
Joel Edwards California Studio Pottery Chalice
Located in San Diego, CA
Stoneware chalice with incised decoration by California artist, Joel Edwards. 1950s
Joel Edwards
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Joel Edwards California Studio Pottery Bowl
By Joel Edwards
Located in San Diego, CA
Stoneware bowl with wax resist decoration by California artist, Joel Edwards. 1960s
Joel Edwards
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Beatrice Wood Signed Iridescent Luster Glaze California Studio Pottery Face Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
.
Truly a special piece and one of our personal favorites. Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
$5,250
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Mid-Century Modern Couinard Art Studio Pottery Bowl
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Studio City, CA
.
A rare, unique, and special piece. Would be a great addition to any Heino or Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Beatrice Wood Signed Volcanic Lava Glaze California Studio Pottery Vase Vessel
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
Mid-Century Modern vase/ vessel - quite a statement piece by the famed American/ California Studio
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
$3,250
H 5.75 in Dm 6 in
Geometric abstraction mid century modern constructivist Signed metal sculpture
Located in New York, NY
artist's incised initials (FM) and stamp numbered 52/75; bears Treitel-Gratz foundry mark
15 × 13 1/2 × 6
Category
1970s Constructivist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$7,500
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
Rick Yoshimoto Ceramic Glazed Plate
By Rick Yoshimoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic plate by California artist, Rick Yoshimoto. Rick has been creating pieces out of Northern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Ceramic
Architectural Pottery “Pig” Planter with Original Iron Stand, California
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
David Cressey was a central figure in the West Coast ceramics movement of the mid-20th century, and his
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Iron
$12,500
H 16.5 in W 42 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Vase in Green Drip Glaze, Signed 1176
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
with mid-century ceramic workshops in California, Vallauris (France), or West Germany, where master
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rick Yoshimoto Ceramic Glazed Square Plate
By Rick Yoshimoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic plate by California artist, Rick Yoshimoto. Rick has been creating pieces out of Northern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Ceramic
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California Mid Century Modern Ceramic Artist For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal california mid century modern ceramic artist for your home. A california mid century modern ceramic artist — often made from ceramic and clay — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the california mid century modern ceramic artist you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A california mid century modern ceramic artist is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one california mid century modern ceramic artist that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adolf Odorfer, Barney Reid and David Cressey produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a California Mid Century Modern Ceramic Artist?
A california mid century modern ceramic artist can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $538, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $2,250.
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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