Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a
Bronze
Bronze Cosanti Bell Sculpture by Paolo Soleri, Unique Patina, 1960s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a
Bronze
Large Paolo Soleri Hanging Bronze Bell 1960s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. The chamber has the Cosanti mark. Fantastic
Bronze
Beautiful Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a
Bronze
Early Paolo Soleri Hanging Bronze Bell 1950s Wall Mounted
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri with a wall mount bracket. This a hard to find early
Bronze
$2,695
H 32.75 in W 17 in D 3.25 in
Vintage 1970s Paolo Soleri Bronze Bells Wind Chime Cosanti Originals Iconic MCM
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Hyattsville, MD
breaks, no loose welds, each bell is signed with embossed Paolo Soleri logo
Bronze
Vintage Verdigris Cast Bronze Wind Bell / Wind Chime by Joe Ursutz
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast bronze wind bell/chime made by former Cosanti Soleri Foundry metalsmith and designer, Joe
Bronze
Early Ceramic Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri, 1950s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and special ceramic bell by Paolo Soleri. Many craftspeople helped with producing work at
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Early Ceramic Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri, 1950s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and special ceramic bell by Paolo Soleri. Many craftspeople helped with producing work at
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a
Bronze
Early Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Minimalist shape and design. Fantastic patina and a
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Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina
Bronze
Early Bronze Paolo Soleri Bell Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a
Bronze
Paolo Soleri (1919-2013) Unique and Early Cosanti Ceramic Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chicago, IL
A large cast and incised ceramic bell. Total height 18". Bell itself: 8 1/2"high x 10"wide x 7
Ceramic
Collection of 8 Cast Bronze Wind Bells by Paolo Soleri, Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Collection of 8 cast bronze wind bells by Paolo Soleri, Cosanti all vintage 1960s-1970s. Nice
Bronze
42" Rare One of a Kind Paolo Soleri Cosanti Original Bronze Wind Bell Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Troy, MI
Rare large one of a kind bronze bell assembly by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti Originals circa 1990s
Bronze
Sold
H 52 in W 12 in D 8 in
Monumental Paolo Soleri Brutalist Bronze Bell, Cast Aluminum Sculptural Spine
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chicago, IL
your space. - Sustainability: Created as part of the Cosanti concept, this bell promotes sustainability
Metal, Aluminum, Bronze
Early Medium Scale Bronze Sculptural Wind Chime or Bell by Paolo Soleri - MCM
By Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti
Located in St. Louis, MO
architect and artist, Paolo Soleri. This piece was made by the artist at his Cosanti studio in Arizona. Bell
Bronze
Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Fantastic patina and a great sound. Signed.
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Vintage Bronze Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Fantastic patina and a great sound. (21" long
Bronze
Early Ceramic Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri, 1950s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and special ceramic bell by Paolo Soleri. Many craftspeople helped with producing work at
Bronze
Early Ceramic Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri, 1950s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and special ceramic bell by Paolo Soleri. Many craftspeople helped with producing work at
Bronze
Early Ceramic Cosanti Bell by Paolo Soleri, 1950s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Early and special ceramic bell by Paolo Soleri. Many craftspeople helped with producing work at
Ceramic
Large Bronze Soleri Bell and Hanging Bracket
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. A hanging bracket is included. Fantastic patina
Bronze
Large Bronze Soleri Bell and Hanging Bracket
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. A hanging bracket is included. Fantastic patina
Bronze
Mid Century Paolo Soleri Bronze Wind Bell 1960s
By Arcosanti, Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri, circa 1960s. The bell chamber has the Cosanti mark
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Large Hanging Bronze Bell 1960s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. The bell chamber has the Cosanti mark. Fantastic
Bronze
Large Bronze Soleri Bell and Hanging Bracket
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. A hanging bracket is included. Fantastic patina
Bronze
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina
Bronze
Large Bronze Soleri Bell and Hanging Bracket
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. A hanging bracket is included. Fantastic patina
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Includes original extension chain. Fantastic patina
Bronze
Bronze Soleri Bell Sculpture and Hanging Bracket
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell sculpture by Paolo Soleri. Signed by Soleri. A hanging bracket is
Bronze
Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Fantastic patina and a great sound. (" long, excluding
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Monumental Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Very large vintage bronze cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Unique design, fantastic patina and a great
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Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Fantastic patina and a great sound. (7" long, inluding
Bronze
Vintage Ceramic Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage glazed ceramic Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. It appears to have never been used. Includes
Ceramic
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Hanging Bronze Bell 1960s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. A rare minimalist dots design. The chamber has the
Bronze
Bronze Soleri Bell Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina and a
Bronze
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina
Bronze
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina
Bronze
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina
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Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina
Bronze
Beautiful Vintage Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina
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Bronze Paolo Soleri Signed Hanging Bronze Bell Sculpture
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bronze Cosanti bell sculpture by Paolo Soleri. Signed by Soleri on the cast sculptural
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Sculpture Hanging Bronze Bell Wind Chime, Circa 1960's
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. In wonderful condition with a lovely patina. Signed
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Beautiful Large Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large bronze Cosanti bell by Paolo Soleri. Uncommon shape and design. Fantastic patina
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell Wind Chime from Cosanti 1970s
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
bell has the Cosanti cypher. Comes with original fin and a hanger so it is ready to install!
Metal, Bronze
Paolo Soleri Cosanti Ceramic Abstract Decoration Wind Chime Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic wind chime bell with abstract decoration by Paolo Soleri of Arizona. Bell measures 9" high
Ceramic
Bronze Wind Chime / Bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Bronze wind chime / bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti, circa 1970s. The piece is is 49.5" long
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Bronze Wind Chime Bell for Cosanti, 1970's
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Early Paolo Soleri Bronze Bell Wind Chime for Cosanti, 1970's. Stunning patina and Cosanti cypher
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Paolo Soleri Bronze Wind Chime / Bell for Cosanti, 1970's
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Paolo Soleri Bronze Wind Chime / Bell for Cosanti, 1970's.
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Small Bronze Wind Chime / Bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Small bronze wind chime / bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti, circa 1970s. The piece is is 21.5" long
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Large Bronze Wind Chime / Bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large bronze wind chime / bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti, circa 1970s. The piece is is 39.75
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Brutalist Cast Bronze Bell Wind Chime from Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Circa 1970 Cast Bronze Bell by Paolo Soleri. The bell's body is 4" x 4" x 6 3/4". It has a great
Metal, Bronze
Large Bronze Cosanti Wind Bell with Hanging Bracket by Paolo Soleri
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Large bronze Cosanti wind bell with hanging bracket by Paolo Soleri, circa 1980s. The bell has a
Bronze
Massive Bronze Ribbed Wind Chime / Bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive bronze wind chime / bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti, circa 1970s. The piece is the largest
Bronze
Extra Large Bronze Wind Chime / Bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Diego, CA
Extra large bronze wind chime / bell by Paolo Soleri for Cosanti, circa 1980s. The piece has a
Bronze
Paolo Soleri (1919-2013) Unique and Early Cosanti Cast Iron Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chicago, IL
Two cast iron bells 4" and 2.5" suspended from a single trammel. Beautiful sound!
Copper, Iron
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H 21.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Paolo Soleri Cosanti Arcosanti Cast Bronze Brutalist Wind Chime/ Wind Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage bronze wind chime by Paolo Soleri. Beautiful burnish finish, aged patina, and brutalist design. Wonderful sound. Signed with artist stamp. Dimensions: 21.5" high (fr...
Bronze
Paolo Soleri Cast Bronze Wind Chime Garden Bell
By Paolo Soleri
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a vintage bronze bell by Paolo Soleri, cast at Cosanti in Arizona. The bell's body measures
Metal, Bronze
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$1,400
H 23 in W 6.5 in D 4.88 in
Large Mid-Century Verdigris Bronze Bell / Wind Chime Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large wind chime / bell designed by architect, Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti. Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina throughout from natural age and environmental weathering. Bell ...
Bronze
Paolo Soleri, the founder of Cosanti and Arcosanti, was an important artist, architect, philosopher and urban planner.
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.