Sold|$17,761
Pair of Armchairs by Franco Barosi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
organic lines like Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Carlo Di Carli, covered with a purple velvet. Really
Wood
Sold|$35,522 / set
Pair of Armchairs by Franco Barosi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
organic lines like Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Carlo Di Carli, covered with a purple velvet. Really
Wood
Large Modernist Curved Floor Lamp, Stained Oak, Brass, Paper, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
. Other Italian designers working in the organic style include Carlo Mollino, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Max
Brass
M. Singer & Sons Italian Walnut Side Table Gio Ponti Attr.
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
Singer furniture was designed by Gio Ponti, Carlo de Carli, Carlo Mollino, Ico Parisi and Bertha Schaefer
M.Singer & Sons Angled Italian Walnut Coffee Table
By M. Singer & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
side edge. Although Singer furniture was designed by Gio Ponti, Carlo de Carli, Carlo
Large Modernist Curved Floor Lamp, Walnut, Brass, Fabric, Italy 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
designers working in the organic style include Carlo Mollino, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Max Ingrand, Angelo
Brass
Large Modernist Curved Floor Lamp, Walnut, Brass, Fabric, Italy 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
designers working in the organic style include Carlo Mollino, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Max Ingrand, Angelo
Brass
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Travertine and Walnut Coffee Table or Bench
By Bertha Schaefer
Located in Hudson, NY
Schaefer for Singer and Sons. Singer and Sons introduced many Italian designers, such as Gio Ponti, Carlo
Walnut
Italian Mid Century Gio Ponti Inspired Sofa with Brass Legs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Italy, such as Carlo Mollino , Campo Graffi, Ico Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich and Renzo Zavanella.
Sold|$19,900 / set
Vittorio Bini, Rare Lounge Chairs, Cherrywood, White Bouclé, Italy, 1948
Located in High Point, NC
, Gorlich, fig. 380 Other designers of the period include Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Carlo Mollino, and
Bouclé, Cherry
Gio Ponti, Lounge / Armchairs, Beige Velvet, Dark Beech Legs, Italy, 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
include Carlo Mollino, Isamu Noguchi. Jean Royere, Ico Parisi and Carlo Di Carli.
Velvet, Beech
Gio Ponti 'Attribution', Lounge Chairs, White Bouclé, Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in High Point, NC
era include Carlo Mollino, Isamu Noguchi. Jean Royere, Ico Parisi and Carlo Di Carli.
Bouclé, Walnut
Gio Ponti, Rare Flip-Top Console, Walnut, Brass, Singer & Sons, America, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
Italian designers include: Ico Parisi, Franco Albini, Carlo Mollino, Max Ingrand and Gino Sarfatti.
Brass
Bertha Schaefer Italian Walnut & Travertine Round Coffee Table
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in Chicago, IL
table by the same company that worked closely with Gio Ponti, Carlo de Carli, and Ico Parisi. Schaefer
Gianfranco Frattini, Rare Lounge Chairs, Bouclé, Wood, Cassina, Italy, 1955
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in High Point, NC
designers of the period include Gio Ponti, Franco Albini, Ico Parisi, Carlo Mollino, and Vladimir Kagan.
Bouclé, Wood
Sold|$8,288 / item
S6 Armchair by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Italian designs of Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi and Carlo Mollino. We offer you two of these unique collectibles
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$9,750
Rare Bertha Schaeffer Sofa for Singer & Sons
By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
designers including Gio Ponti, Carlo Molino, Carlo di Carli & Ico Parisi, this fantasically designed sofa
Walnut
Gio Ponti, Curved Four-Seat Sofa, Beige Velvet, Dark Beech Legs, Italy, 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in High Point, NC
Fornasetti other designers of the era include Carlo Mollino, Isamu Noguchi. Jean Royere, Ico Parisi and Carlo
Velvet, Beech
Ebonized Mahogany Dining Table, Attributed to Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Culver City, CA
admiration for fellow Italian designers Ico Parisi and Carlo Mollino is evident in the thoughtful execution
Mahogany
Franco Albini, Pair of "Tre Pezzi" Lounge Chairs, Black Leather, 1959 Italian
By Franco Albini, Franca Helg
Located in High Point, NC
. Contemporary to works by designers such as Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi and Carlo Mollino.
Metal
Elegant Triangular Side Table by Angelo Ostuni, 1950s
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Italian designer who along with Ico Parisi and Carlo Mollino created sculptural furniture in the 1950s and
Brass, Metal
Sold|$2,000 / set
Italian Bisque Porcelain Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Parisi or Carlo Mollino. There is some rubbing marks to the black bases, and some firing imperfections to
Porcelain
Renzo Zavanella, Important Sofa from Hotel San Remo, Light Fabric, Walnut, 1950
By Renzo Zavanella
Located in High Point, NC
as Carlo Mollino , Campo Graffi, Ico Parisi and Gio Ponti. Literature: Stilnovo Design in den 50er
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$42,000 / set
Dining Room Set by Gio Ponti for M. Singer & Sons, circa 1950s
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
& Carlo Graffi, Ico Parisi and Jean Royère.
Brass
Gio Ponti for Singer and Sons Walnut Side Table
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
such as Carlo de Carli, Carlo Mollino, Ico Parisi and Bertha Schaefer, collaborated with Singer and
Walnut
Sold|$8,800 / set
Set of Sculptural Italian Reading Lounges in Linen, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
chairs provide. Other designers working in the organic style include Carlo Mollino, Franco Campo & Carlo
Linen, Walnut
Exceptional Franco Buzzi Attributed Oval Dining Table in Walnut, Italy, 1940s
By Franco Buzzi
Located in The Hague, NL
era/style include Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico Parisi, Franco Albini, Carlo Mollino and Piero
Walnut
Gio Ponti Large Sideboard in Walnut and Brass for Singer & Sons 1950s Italy
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Ponti, Carlo Mollino, and Ico Parisi.
Brass
Gio Ponti, Walnut Flip-Top Console/Dining Table, model 2134, Singer &Sons, 1950s
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Ponti, Carlo Mollino, and Ico Parisi, importing their designs to sell to the American market. The wood
Brass
Floor lamp Studio B.B.P.R Gian Luigi Banfi; Ludovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso
Located in Oirlo, LI
are Carlo Mollino, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Max Ingrand and Angelo Lelii. With many people becoming
Walnut
Marble and Brass Console Table, Attributed to Carlo Enrico Rava, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Carlo Enrico Rava
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A brass and marble wall mounted console table, attributed to Carlo Enrico Rava, Italy, 1950s. Fast
Marble, Brass
Italian Midcentury Carlo de Carli Attributed Table
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani, Carlo di Carli, Ico Parisi
Located in Houston, TX
Interesting Italian Mid-Century Modern Carlo de Carli attributed fruitwood cocktail table, guéridon
Glass, Wood
Ico Parisi Bar Cart with Bottle Holder, Formica and Brass, MB Italy, 1960s
By MB Italy, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury serving cart, designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi for MB Italia in the 1960s
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Ico Parisi Bar Cart with Bottle Holder, Wood and Brass, MB Italy, 1960s
By MB Italy, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
the furniture of Carlo Mollino. Ico Parisi — his first name is short for Domenico — was born and
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Blue Velvet Italian Lounge Chairs, Attributed to Carlo de Carli
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Miami, FL
companies, discovered Italian furniture in the designs of Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino, Ico Parisi and Carlo De
Steel
Stunning Set of Six Mid Century Modern Sculptural Italian Dining Chairs
By Carlo di Carli, Ico Parisi
Located in Houston, TX
shaped backs. Freshly upholstered in Lee Joffa fabric. In the style of Carlo de Carli.
Italian Mid-Century Tea Trolley Tray Table, Style of Cesare Lacca, Ico Parisi
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
, Mid-Century, Cesare Lacca, Carlo di Carli, Ico Parisi).
Wood
Sold|$1,500
Italian Magazine Rack, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
working in the organic style include Carlo Mollino, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi, Ico Parisi, and Jean
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Italian Piano Bench in Mohair, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
style include Carlo Mollino, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi, Ico Parisi, and Jean Royère.
Brass
Sold|$4,800
Mid-Century Bench in Mohair, Italy 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
the organic style include Carlo Mollino, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi, Ico Parisi, and Jean Royère.
Brass
Set of Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs in Natural Bouclé, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
the organic style include Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi, Ico Parisi and Jean
Brass
Large Modernist Curved Floor Lamp, Walnut, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
. Other Italian designers working in the organic style include Carlo Mollino, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Max
Brass
Set of Six Ponti Style Dining Chairs Italian Mid-Century Modern
By Gio Ponti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino, Ico Parisi or carlo Di Carli. Unsigned sedie da pranzo sei / set di sei
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$3,600
M. Singer & Sons Italian Walnut Side Table
By M. Singer & Sons, Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
Singer furniture was designed by Gio Ponti, Carlo de Carli, Carlo Mollino, Ico Parisi and Bertha Schaefer
Walnut
M.Singer & Sons Angled Italian Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
side edge. Although Singer furniture was designed by Gio Ponti, Carlo de Carli, Carlo Mollino, Ico
Walnut
Sold|$24,000
Seating Suite by Gigi Radice, Italy, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Westport, CT
designers working in the organic style include Carlo Mollino, Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi, Ico Parisi, and
Brass
Franco Albini Pair of "Tre Pezzi" Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by designer as Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi an Carlo Molino.
Iron
Osvaldo Borsani Lounge Chairs, Yellow or Orange Velvet, Tecno, Italy, 1953
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in High Point, NC
Parisi, Carlo Mollino and Franco Albini.
Velvet, Oak
Sold|$1,065
Elegant Side Table by Angelo Ostuni, 1950s
By Angelo Ostuni
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
designer who along with Ico Parisi and Carlo Mollino created sculptural furniture in the 1950s and 1960s
Steel
Sold|$1,995
1970's Italian Bar Cart
Located in Hanover, MA
generation (Ico Parisi, Cesari Lacca, Carlo di Carli, et al) and certainly does its forebears proud
Franco Albini, Pair of "Tre Pezzi" Lounge Chairs, Grey Leather, 1959 Italian
By Franco Albini, Franca Helg
Located in High Point, NC
. Contemporary to works by designers such as Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi and Carlo Mollino.
Metal
Bertha Schaefer Nesting Tables for Singer & Sons
By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Schaeffer designed these tables in a line for Singer & Sons with his contemporaries, Gio Ponti, Carlo
Metal
Italian Bench in Walnut and Reupholstered Grey Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
fifties, showing resemblance to the work of the great masters, among others, Ico Parisi, Osvaldo Borsani
Brass
Sculptural Walnut Dining Chairs Designed by Bertha Schaeffer for Singer and Sons
By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer & Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
, circa 1950s. Schaeffer designed these dining chairs along with his contemporaries Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi
Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Rare Marco Zanuso Reclining Lady Chairs in Boucle, Pizetti Roma, Italy, 1960's
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Culver City, CA
with like Italian designers such as Carlo De Carli, Ico Parisi or Osvaldo Borsani for example. While
Steel
Fifties Brazilian Ico Parisi Inspired Dining Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Parisi and Carlo Mollino. Walnut base and top with hand rubbed piano lacquer finish. 48.5"diameter w
Sold|$7,500
Petite Console, La Permanente Cantu
By Carlo di Carli, Ico Parisi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in Italy, which offered designs by Gio Ponti, Paola Buffa, Ico Parisi, and all of the finest
Brass
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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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.