$300
H 1.5 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Bullicante Decorative Dish, Opaline. Original Label
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Bullicante Decorative Dish, Opaline. Original Label. ***NOTE: Our
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Pink White Opaline Art Glass Bowl Attrib. Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian Murano white opaline, pink and gold art glass bowl attributed to Fratelli
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
footed bowl. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company, circa 1956. The design is published
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass
$637Sale Price|25% Off
H 9.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.25 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Lavender Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It retains an
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 8.75 in D 4.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The outside opal color of the vase changes depending on
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.25 in W 10.75 in D 6.75 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Orange White Opalescent Italian Art Glass Seashell Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
/ horn of plenty bowl. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso Company. The bowl has a scroll decoration at one
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
$520Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.75 in W 6.75 in D 7.25 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Pink Opalescent Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
wild flower murrines. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso, circa 1950s. The bowl has a
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass
$247Sale Price|38% Off
H 2 in Dm 12 in
Murano Glass Dish, Famous "Starry Night" Design by Fratelli Toso, Italy
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Dish, the Famous "Starry Night" Design by Fratelli Toso, Italy. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs
Copper
$975
H 8.75 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
Murano Fratelli Toso Opal Pink Bubbles Vintage Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, and published in the company books. The vase still
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,200
H 3 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Opal Pink Aventurine Swirl Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and aventurine swirls. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, in the "Apparenza" design, also called
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$900
H 7.63 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Opal Pink Bubbles Italian Art Glass Scroll Top Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains an original label. There is a slightly
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.63 in W 5 in D 6.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Opal Green Aventurine Spots Italian Art Glass Cut Rim Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass scissor cut rim bowl. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The bowl is made with
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass
$487Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 3.25 in W 2.75 in D 5.75 in
Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass dove bird figurines. The pair is documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Both still
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Murano Sommerso Green White Brown Geode Large Art Glass Bowl, 1950s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sommerso Murano glass pistache green, white and brown round geode bowl. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, Italy
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 7 in W 8.25 in D 8.75 in
Murano Aventurine Millefiori Stars Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase Sculpture
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
flowers / stars handkerchief fazzoletto vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The vase has a very
Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass
$713Sale Price|24% Off
H 5.75 in W 5.5 in D 9.75 in
Murano Pink Opalescent Gold Flecks Diamond Quilted Italian Art Glass Basket Vase
By Barovier&Toso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and gold flecks with diamond quilted surface Italian art glass basket, flower vase. The piece is rather large, and has ...
Gold Leaf
Vitange Murano Glass Sommerso Opaline Birds
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Grantham, GB
Set of three Murano glass sommerso opaline birds in blue, white and green, attributed to Fratelli
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Cross Stitch Rim Opalescent Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
- stitch rim design. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso Company. Very unusual design. Would be a great gift
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Sold
H 2.96 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
Pink Opaline and Lattimo Glass Shell Bowl or Ashtray by Fratelli Toso, Italy
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Opalescent shell bowl / ashtray by Fratelli Toso, Italy, circa 1959. This shell bowl / ashtray is
Opaline Glass
Large 'Opalescent' Glass Shell Bowl by Fratelli Toso, Italy, 1950s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
condition and ready to become a piece in a home. Large 'Opalescent' Shell Bowl, Fratelli Toso, circa 1959
Opaline Glass
Sold
H 2.5 in W 18 in D 12.25 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Aventurine Flecks Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Opalescent Art Glass Centerpiece with Brushed Blue Stripes and Aventurine Dots. Documented to the Fratelli
Opal
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, circa 1956. The design is published in the Fratelli Toso book (see
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, circa 1956. The design, in vase form, is published in the Fratelli
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Murrine
Sold
H 9.75 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Orange Opalescent Italian Art Glass Bullicante Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The bubble design is called the
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Sold
H 2 in W 14 in D 11.75 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Psychedelic Yellow Orange Opal Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, in a striking Psychedelic
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Purple Fade Italian Ribbed Art Glass Pitcher
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Made with fiery opal glass, and has a fade effect from
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano White Opalescent Flower Murrine Italian Art Glass Jar
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass lidded jar. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Retains its original lid, which is unusual
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass, Glass
Sold
H 3 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Aventurine Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It has a curled up rim, creating a unique shape. The aventurine
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Sold
H 2.75 in Dm 12.25 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Opal, Pink, Aventurine Swirl Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Opalescent Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl in Pink and Aventurine Swirls. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company
Opaline Glass
Sold
H 3 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Purple Aventurine Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It has a curled up rim, creating a unique
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Sold
H 2 in W 14.25 in D 11 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Psychedelic Yellow Orange Opal Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
white, yellow and orange optic swirl art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Opalescent Italian Art Glass Candy Bowl Dish
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
blue and white art glass bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Has a scalloped rim and is very
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Fratelli Toso Opalescent 'A Canne' Decanters
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Astoria, NY
This pair of Italian 'a canne' Murano glass decanters, produced circa 1960s by Fratelli Toso, come
Murano Glass
Sold
H 2 in Dm 8 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Pink and White Opalescent Italian Art Glass Flower Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
with Wild Flower Murrines. The piece is documented to Vetreria Fratelli Toso, circa 1950s. Please
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Sold
H 2 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Spots Italian Art Glass Scroll Shell Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso Company. Has a scroll decoration on one end. The piece would make a great
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Sold
H 3 in W 12.5 in D 12.75 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Opal, Pink, Aventurine Swirl Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
opalescent art glass centerpiece bowl in pink and aventurine swirls. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Sold
H 3.5 in W 7 in D 6.25 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Pink Opal Italian Art Glass Orchid Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
with wild flower murrines. The piece is documented to Fratelli Toso. Would make a perfect jewelry
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass, Glass
Sold
H 3.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Opal Green Aventurine Swirl Italian Art Glass Bowl Dish
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, in the "Apparenza" design. It is also called "Starry
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Sold
H 6.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Many of the murrines are lined in opal white, and some
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass, Murrine
Sold
H 6.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Many of the murrines are lined in metallic black, like
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass, Murrine
Sold
H 3 in W 8 in D 8 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Fiery Opal Blue Flowers Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It has a scalloped rim with three large cobalt blue flowers, lined
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass, Glass
Sold
H 1.75 in Dm 8.5 in
Murano Glass Centerpiece, Opaline White w/Pink Optic Swirl & Bullicante - Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Centerpiece, Opaline White w/Pink Optic Swirl & Bullicante - Fratelli Toso (assumed
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 2.5 in W 7.75 in D 8.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Green White Opalescent Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
orchid shaped bowl with flowers decoration. The piece is documented to Fratelli Toso company. The color
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass
Toso Murano Opalescent Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Inverted Ribbed Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
bowl. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. Turn this piece over you will see it is hollow. Very
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Murano Opalescent Blue Green Italian Art Glass Horse Pony Paperweight Sculpture
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
horse head paperweight / sculpture. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, and still retains a partial
Glass, Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Murano, Orange and Pink, Opalescent Italian Art Glass Vases and Powder Box
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Pink Opalescent Art Glass Vases and Powder / Jewelry Box Set. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Murano Opalescent Pink Hibiscus Flower Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Created in the manner of the Fratelli Toso company. The flower is very well detailed, and floats on a
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Murano Opalescent White Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Candle Holders Set
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
art glass candlesticks. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The candleholders at the top are opal
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 4.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Murano Opalescent White Blue Italian Art Glass Shell Shape Centerpiece Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
opalescent blue and white with scalloped rim art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Sold
H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
Murano Opalescent Pink Spots White Italian Art Glass Scroll Design Seashell Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
seashell shape bowl / vide-poche. It has been attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. The bowl has an
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso
Sold
H 5.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
Murano Opalescent Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Ribbed Centerpiece Bowl Vase
By Barovier&Toso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white Italian art glass centerpiece bowl / vase. The piece has a scalloped rim, with a ribbed design throughout the...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Sold
H 5.5 in W 11.25 in D 12.5 in
Murano Bright Yellow Opalescent Italian Art Glass Midcentury Center Bowl Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso bright yellow and opalescent Italian art glass centerpiece bowl / vase. Created in the manner of designer Alfredo Barbini. It has a...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass, Glass
Sold
H 2.25 in W 8 in D 12 in
Murano Opalescent White Pink Pulled Feather Design Italian Art Glass Leaf Bowl
By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
centerpiece bowl. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. The bowl has a pulled feather design with pink
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Fratelli Toso Opaline Eye Murine Handblown Murano Glass Dish
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Fratelli Toso Opaline Eye Murine Hand Blown Murano Glass Dish
Blown Glass
$255Sale Price|25% Off
H 2.25 in W 5 in D 5.25 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Aqua Green & Yellow, Italy, 1950s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, Aqua Green & Yellow, Italy, 1950s ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing in May and items will not be available thereafter. We believe this to be by...
Murano Glass
$276Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.25 in W 4 in D 6.25 in
1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl Gold Leaf/Polveri Green & Pink
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pink & Green 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Leaf/Polveri . ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing in May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This rare, ...
Gold Leaf
$750
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom
Located in Warrenton, OR
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish at Bottom. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing in May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is an abs...
Coral
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$245Sale Price|30% Off
H 1.75 in W 4.25 in D 5 in
Murano Glass Archimedes Seguso or Cenedese Opaline Bowl/Ashtray
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Archimedes Seguso or Cenedese (suspected) Opaline Vintage Bowl/Ashtray. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs Shop is Closing in May.*** This item presents as an opalino white exterior w...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$165Sale Price|44% Off
H 2.5 in W 7.5 in D 8 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Bowl, Lattimo w/ Copper Aventurine
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Bowl, Lattimo w/ Copper Aventurine. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs Shop is Closing in May.*** This is a beautiful piece of vintage Murano glass with patterned aventu...
Copper
Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1960s. A very large Murano sommerso art glass bowl. Designed by Flavio Poli or Mario Pinzoni and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$350
H 2.75 in Dm 6.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bollicine Bowl/Ashtray, Sky Blue & White, Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bollicine Bowl/Ashtray, Sky Blue & White, by Seguso or Barovier and Toso. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs Shop is Closing in May.*** Sky blue encased in white, h...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$228Sale Price|43% Off
H 3 in W 5 in D 8 in
Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri / Gold Leaf, by Barovier and Toso, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri / Gold Leaf, by Barovier and Toso, Italy. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs Shop is Closing in May.*** (See last photo also for a 1955 newspaper ad that depic...
Gold Leaf
$176Sale Price|25% Off
H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 5.25 in
Opaline Murano Glass Bowl with Original Label Still on the Base
By Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Opaline Murano Glass Bowl with Original Label Still on the Base. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs Shop is Closing in May.*** The Murano label on the bottom confirms it was made in Murano but doe...
Opaline Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$149Sale Price|29% Off
H 1.75 in W 3 in D 4 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Sculptural Trinket Bowl w/Gold Leaf, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl/Vide Poche w/ Generous Gold Leaf, Italy. (Seguso is attribution based on the documentation by others described below.) ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store...
Gold Leaf
$262Sale Price|25% Off
H 2 in W 4.25 in D 4.5 in
Murano Glass Bowl w/Bullicante, Gold Polveri, Original Label Pustetto & Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bowl w/Bullicante, Gold Polveri, Original Label Pustetto & Zanetti . ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs Shop is Closing in May.*** Pustetto and Zanetti Murano Glass Bowl with Bullican...
Gold Leaf
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.
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.