VENINI - CARLO SCARPA - Ceiling Light Murano Glass Brass, 1940, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini - Carlo Scarpa - ceiling light Murano glass brass, 1940, Italy.
Murano Glass
$3,059Sale Price|45% Off
H 39.38 in Dm 12.6 in
Carlo Scarpa lattimo "a fasce" glass Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Murano 1938
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Carlo Scarpa ceiling lamp 1938 Ceiling lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini
Brass
Elegant Murano Poliedri Ceiling Light, Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian ceiling light made from 84 beautiful Murano trasparent glasses "poliedri
Blown Glass
Poliedri ceiling lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1958
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Lampadario a soffitto Poliedri disegnato da Carlo Scarpa nel 1958 per vetreria Venini. Struttura
Brass, Iron
$3,765
H 17.72 in Dm 23.63 in
Elegant Murano Poliedri Ceiling Light, Carlo Scarpa Transparent and Smoked Glass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian ceiling light made from 84 beautiful Murano transparent and smoked glasses
Glass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light, Italy circa 1940s
By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light Model 5258 Italy 1940s Handblown glass, steel, aluminum
Metal
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Lights, Italy circa 1940s
By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling lights Model 5258 Italy 1940s Handblown glass, brass Exquisite
Metal
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Light, Italy circa 1940s
By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light Model 5258 Italy 1940s Handblown glass, steel, aluminum
Brass, Metal
$5,295
H 20.48 in Dm 10.63 in
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Ceiling Lamp for Venini in Yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Poliedri ceiling lamp for Venini in yellow and Grey, Italy 1950s.
Metal
Carlo Scarpa Venini Large Glass Pendant, Italy, 1925
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The unusual large size Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light, Italy 1930's Handblown glass, steel
Blown Glass
Multicolor Large Poliedri Murano Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Light
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This chandelier consists dozens of hand blown multicolor "Poliedri" made of Murano glass with a brass frame. Available also a pair . Edition limited from a great master of Venetian g...
Glass
$8,001Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.93 in Dm 28.75 in
Italian 1960s Poliedri Glass, Steel and Brass Ceiling Lamp
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1960s Poliedri Glass, Steel and Brass Ceiling Lamp
Brass, Steel
Large Poliedri Multicolor Murano Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Light
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This chandelier consists dozens of hand blown gray, amber , pink , light blue and clear "Poliedri" made of Murano glass with a bronze color frame. Price is for 1 item. Available al...
Glass
Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s. Wonderful light effect. The
Murano Glass
Murano Ceiling Lamp, 64 Trasparent and Pink Lattimo Glass Petal
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 64 Murano glasses. The glasses have two different colors, half are
Blown Glass
Pair of Light Blue Poliedri Murano Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Light
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This chandelier consists dozens of hand blown Acquamarine light blu color Poliedri made of Murano glass with a brass frame. Price is for 2item. Edition limited from a great master ...
Glass
Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s. Wonderful light effect
Brass
Italian Mid Century Three Tiered Ceiling Light By Carlo Scarpa For Venini
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely tiered and joined barbell-shaped crystal segments blown in two varying ‘baloton’ styles. Origin: Italy Dating: 1960ca Condition: Glass in excellent condition, fully rewire...
Blown Glass
$3,294Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.12 in Dm 13 in
Pair of Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful pair of ceiling made of corrugated glass. Two highly refined pieces.
Metal
$1,470 / item
H 6.7 in Dm 14.97 in
1 of 2 Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect. The
Murano Glass
Carlo Scarpa Venini Poliedri Ceiling Lamp, 1958-1960
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
"Poliedri" ceiling lamp, designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in 1958-1960, with 10 lights and 102
Metal
Unavailable
H 6.7 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed To Carlo Scarpa For Venini, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in ECHT, NL
Large Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect
Brass
Splendid Carlo Scarpa Ceiling Lamp for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid Carlo Scarpa ceiling lamp for Venini.
Brass
Elegant Murano Poliedri Ceiling Light, Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian ceiling light made from 84 beautiful Murano transparent glasses "poliedri
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Light
By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light Model 5258 Italy 1940s Handblown glass, steel, aluminum
Brass
Poliedri ceiling lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1958
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Lampadario/ plafoniera a soffitto Poliedri disegnato da Carlo Scarpa nel 1958 per vetreria Venini
Iron, Brass
Poliedri ceiling lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1961
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Lampadario Poliedri disegnato da Carlo Scarpa nel 1961 per vetreria Venini. Struttura in metallo
Iron
Model 5253 Ceiling Light by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 5253 Ceiling Light by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa the
Brass
Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1940s. A hand-blown ribbed Murano
Brass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Bi-Colore Murano Glass Poliedre Ceiling Fixture 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
coated metal frame. Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Italy 1950's. Venfield also carries a smaller
Metal
Ceiling Light by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950's
Brass
Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect. The
Murano Glass
Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect. The
Murano Glass
Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect. The
Murano Glass
Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect. The
Murano Glass
Pair of 'Poliedri' Ceiling Lights
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in London, GB
designed by Carlo Scarpa. 28 cm (11 in.) drop, 54 cm (21 1/4 in.) diameter Produced by Venini & C
Steel
Petite Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s. Wonderful light effect
Brass
1 of 2 Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Venini ceiling lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect
Murano Glass
Sold
H 14.18 in W 40.16 in D 21.26 in
Poliedri big ceiling lamp in yellow Murano glass by Venini, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lampade da soffitto "Poliedri", design di Carlo Scarpa per Venini, Italia, 1950. Iconico modello
Metal
Elegant Murano Poliedri Ceiling Light, Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian ceiling light made from 84 beautiful Murano transparent glasses "poliedri
Blown Glass
TWO --- Elegant Murano Poliedri Ceiling Light, Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
PAIR OF Elegant Italian ceiling light made from 84 beautiful Murano trasparent glasses "poliedri
Blown Glass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Ceiling Light
By Paolo Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carlo Scarpa for Venini ceiling light Model 5258 Italy 1940s Handblown glass, brass Exquisite glass
Metal
Ceiling Light "Reticello" Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Budapest, HU
Handblown glass sphere and conical shaft attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Amazing execution
Brass
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 23.63 in
Elegant Murano Poliedri Ceiling Light, Carlo Scarpa Transparent and Smoked Glass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian ceiling light made from 84 beautiful Murano transparent and smoked glasses
Glass
Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1940s. A hand-blown ribbed Murano
Brass
Pair of Ceiling Lights, Model “Poliedri, ” Designed by Carlo Scarpa, Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of suspension lamps, model Poliedri in yellow and clear transparent glass. Designed by Carlo
Glass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Tricolore Murano Glass Poliedri Ceiling Fixture 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
configuration suspended from a white powder coated metal frame. Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Italy 1950
Metal
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 23.63 in
Mod. "Poliedri" Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp by C. Scarpa for Venini 1960s, Italy
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palermo, IT
Very stylish chandelier, ceiling lamp mod. "Poliedri" by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, with Murano glass
Metal
Venini Ceiling Light by Carlo Scarpa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Venini ceiling by Carlo Scarpa, 1940.
Elegant Murano Poliedri Ceiling Light, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian ceiling light made from 84 beautiful Murano trasparent glasses "poliedri
Glass
Murano Ceiling Lamp, 64 Caramel Lattimo Glass Petal
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 64 amber and lattimo Murano glass. Elegant lighting object. Period
Blown Glass
Murano Ceiling Lamp 64 Pink Lattimo Glass Petal
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 64 pink and lattimo Murano glass. Elegant lighting object. Period
Blown Glass
Murano Ceiling Lamp, 64 White Lattimo Glass Petal
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 64 white lattimo Murano glass. Elegant lighting object. Period: late
Glass
Murano Ceiling Lamp, 64 White Lattimo Glass Petal
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 64 white lattimo Murano glass. Elegant lighting object. Period: late
Glass
Elegant Murano Poliedri ceiling light - Carlo Scarpa - smoked glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian ceiling light made from 84 beautiful Murano smoked glasses "poliedri". Structure in
Blown Glass
Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect. The
Murano Glass
Multicolor Large Poliedri Murano Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Light
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This chandelier consists dozens of hand blown multicolor "Poliedri" made of Murano glass with a brass frame. Available also a pair . Edition limited from a great master of Venetian...
Glass
Multicolor Large Poliedri Murano Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Light
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This chandelier consists dozens of hand blown multicolor "Poliedri" made of Murano glass with a brass frame. Available also a pair . Edition limited from a great master of Venetian...
Glass
Multicolor Large Poliedri Murano Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Light
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This chandelier consists dozens of hand blown multicolor "Poliedri" made of Murano glass with a brass frame. Available also a pair . Edition limited from a great master of Venetian g...
Glass
Multicolor Large Poliedri Murano Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Light
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This chandelier consists dozens of hand blown multicolor "Poliedri" made of Murano glass with a brass frame. Available also a pair. Edition limited from a great master of Venetian ...
Glass
Amber an Grey Large Poliedri Murano Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Light
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This chandelier consists dozens of hand blown gray , amber and clear "Poliedri" made of Murano glass with a brass frame. Available also a pair . Edition limited from a great master...
Glass
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 35.44 in
Amber an Grey Pink Large Poliedri Murano Glass Chandelier or Ceiling Light
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
This chandelier consists dozens of hand blown gray, amber , pink and clear "Poliedri" made of Murano glass with a brass frame. Price is for 1 item. Available also a pair. Edition li...
Glass
Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, the 1960s. Wonderful light effect
Murano Glass
Pair of Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful pair of ceilings made of corrugated glass.
Metal
1 of 2 Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Venini ceiling lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s. Wonderful light effect
Murano Glass
Sold
H 5.12 in Dm 14.97 in
1 of 2 Large Venini Ceiling Lights Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Aachen, NRW
Venini ceiling lights attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, the 1960s. Wonderful light effect
Metal
Rare ceiling light, model no. 5258 by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Carlo Scarpa Venini Italy, c. 1932 bollicine glass with red stars murrines, nickel-plated
Glass
Sold
H 35.44 in Dm 15.75 in
Ceiling Lamp by Carlo Scarpa, Modell No. 5417 Prod. Venini, Italy, circa 1935
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Munich, DE
Rare ceiling lamp by Carlo Scarpa, Modell No. 5417, Italy, circa 1931-35, Prod. Venini, Murano
Brass, Metal
Carlo Scarpa Venini " Poliedri" ceiling light
Located in London, GB
Carlo Scarpa "Poliedri" for Venini ceiling light, blown glass components in three different pastel
Blown Glass
Venini Polyhedral Ceiling Fixture
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Individual polyhedral shaped cast glass forms tightly covering a meal armature.
Glass
Unavailable|$14,120 / set
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Franco Albini PL19 Pair of Three Piece Armchairs for Poggi Pavia Italy Circa 1959
By Franco Albini
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
The "Modello PL19" or "I tre Pezzi" armchairs, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy. The chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholste...
Iron
$1,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
$16,708 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
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
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$2,636Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.7 in Dm 39.3 in
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
Sold|$5,295
H 21.66 in Dm 17.33 in
Carlo Scarpa Suspension lamp from the Poliedri series. "VENINI" production
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vigevano, PV
Carlo scarpa. Suspension lamp from the Poliedri series. "VENINI" production the chandelier will be sold with about 6 spare parts.
Iron
Kalmar Chandelier "Tulipan" Chandelier, Austria, Murano Glass, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic and high-quality Chandelier featured in a metal frame white coated and brass elements with ten E14 bulbs and 41 hand-blown clear glass onion shaped globes. Made by J.T. Kalma...
Metal, Brass
$2,452 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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.
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