Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior brushed steel vanity mirror 1970
By Gabriella Crespi, Christian Dior
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Mid-Century table vanity mirror designed by Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior and made in Italy in the late 1970.
Steel
Signed Gabriella Crespi Modernist Lucite & Stainless Steel (Moon Flask) Vase
By Christian Dior, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modernist lucite and stainless steel vase. By Gabriella Crespi. In a moon flask form with a lucite body and stainless steel removable neck. Simply a wonderful vase! Date...
Stainless Steel
$1,625Sale Price|20% Off
Coastal Oval Wall Mirror in Rattan and Woven Wicker
Located in Barcelona, ES
It has reminiscences of the designs by Gabriella Crespi and Christian Dior Home collection.
Wicker, Mirror, Rattan, Cane
Coastal Full Length Wall Mirror in Rattan and Woven Wicker
Located in Barcelona, ES
It has reminiscences of the designs by Gabriella Crespi and Christian Dior Home collection.
Wicker, Mirror, Rattan, Cane
Octagonal Mirror in Rattan and Woven Wicker, Italy, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
It has reminiscences of the designs by Gabriella Crespi and Christian Dior Home collection.
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Silver Plated Rhyton by Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior
By Christian Dior, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Rare large midcentury hand worked and chiselled silver plated pitcher or Rhyton in the form of a wild boar. Designed by Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior. (Dior label lacking), cir...
Silver Plate
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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior Rattan and Brass Plant Holder, Signed
By Gabriella Crespi, Christian Dior
Located in Naples, IT
Rarissimo portapiante quadrato in vimini con fasce ottone disegnata da Gabriella Crespi per la Ditta Christian Dior Firma incisa lungo il fondo.
Brass
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H 2 in W 26 in D 15.5 in
Gabriella Crespi Christian Dior Rattan Tray with Bronze Handles, France, 1950
By Gabriella Crespi, Christian Dior
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Dior Rattan Tray with Brass Handles, France, 1950 W: 26 D: 15.5 in.
Bronze
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H 3.94 in W 13 in D 9.06 in
Leaf Bowl with Snails Designed by Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior Home
By Gabriella Crespi, Christian Dior
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Rare silver plated bowl with snail supports designed by Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior, made in Italy circa 1970 Part of the "Animalia" series metal label to the under...
Silver Plate
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H 10.63 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior Brushed Steel Picture Frame, 1970
By Christian Dior, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful mid-century picture frame designed by Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior and made in Italy in the late 1970.
Steel
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H 2.37 in W 7.09 in D 4.63 in
An Italian 1970s Gabriella Crespi style lucite and woven rattan gilt hinged box
By Gabriella Crespi, Dior Home
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s gilt hinged box with woven rattan encased in lucite in the style Gabriella Crespi for Dior Home
Rattan, Lucite
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H 1.97 in W 22.25 in L 1.97 in
Christian Dior Crespi Style Faux Bamboo Brass, Rattan & Lucite Oval Serving Tray
By Gabriella Crespi, Christian Dior
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large and stylish Mid-Century Modern serving tray comprised of a large sheet of Lucite with embedded woven rattan/cane work in an oval polished brass frame with faux bamboo handles, ...
Brass
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H 19.69 in W 7.68 in D 7.68 in
1970s Umbrella Stand Lucite and Wicker by Christian Dior Home Collection
By Gabriella Crespi, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Umbrella stand in the midcentury style by Christian Dior Home collection and designed by Gabriella Crespi.
Brass
Rare Vintage Christian Dior Double Vodka Cooler with Glasses
By Christian Dior, Gabriella Crespi
Located in London, GB
In gold plate with two handles and stamped on the underside "C. Dior Paris, Made in Italy" Gabriella Crespi designed and collaborated for Christian Dior for their homeware range b...
Gold Plate
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H 18.51 in W 20.48 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Lucite and Caned Serving Plate, in Style of Christian Dior & G. Crespy
By Gabriella Crespi, Christian Dior
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This is a work in the style of Christian Dior and Gabriella Crespi. Circa 1970.
Cane, Lucite
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H 28.35 in W 22.05 in D 1.19 in
Rattan And Woven Wicker Dior Style Coastal Large Wall Mirror, c. 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Valencia, VC
This high-quality Italian piece features a three-layered dark rattan frame with a natural lighter color woven wicker center, reminiscent of designs by Gabriella Crespi and the Christ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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H 10.44 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Christian Dior, Gabriella Crespi Silver Plated Rhyton Pitcher Jug & Stirrup Cups
By Christian Dior, Gabriella Crespi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning silver plated suite of very rare and collectable table ware to include a Rhyton Pitcher jug and two stirrup cups by Gabriella Crespi ...
Silver Plate
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H 4.93 in W 12.6 in D 9.26 in
Leaf Bowl with Snails Designed by Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior Home, 1970
By Christian Dior, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Rare Gilt bowl with snail supports designed by Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior, made in Italy circa 1970 Part of the "Animalia" series.
Bronze
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H 14.18 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Christian Dior & Gabriella Crespi Style Bamboo and Brass Side Table, Italy 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi, Christian Dior
Located in Naples, IT
Bamboo coffee table, diagonal workmanship, with brass top and corners. Reminiscent of the workmanship of the most famous designers such as Tommaso Barbi, gabriella Crespi and Vivai d...
Brass
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H 10.83 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Dior Crespi Style Lucite Wicker and Brass Magazine Rack
By Christian Dior, Gabriella Crespi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian 1970s Dior Home resin over wicker magazine stand with brass accents in the style of Gabriella Crespi.
Brass
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H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 1.58 in
Midcentury Dior & Gabriella Crespi Style Rattan and Bamboo Octagonal Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
The structure is made of bamboo, featuring a woven wicker center and reminiscent of the designs by Gabriella Crespi and Christian Dior Home collection.
Rattan, Mirror, Bamboo, Wicker
Octagonal Wall Mirror in Rattan and Woven Wicker
Located in Barcelona, ES
It has reminiscences of the designs by Gabriella Crespi and Christian Dior Home collection.
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$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
$1,650 / item
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
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
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
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$2,612
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 1.38 in
Italian Riviera Franco Albini Rattan Square Sunburst Mirror, Loop Design, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan Mirror ___________________________________________________________ A highly decorative squared Mid-Century Modern mirror with undulated rattan frame a...
Cane, Rattan, Mirror
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Leiti Rattan Wall Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Lamp Leiti Rattan with natural rattan lamp shade and with brass structure. 1 butb, lamp holder type E14, max 40 watt, 220-240 Volt, bulb not included.
Brass, Stainless Steel
$4,179
H 54.34 in W 37.01 in D 3.15 in
Large Swedish Modern Mirror in Solid Pine, Glas Mäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking, large mirror was produced by Glas Mäster in Markaryd, Sweden, in the late 1960s. This generously sized rectangular mirror can be placed as floor mirror and can also be...
Mirror, Pine
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$16,486 / 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
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
Bamboo Italian Mirror Wavy Mid century
Located in New York, NY
Italian made to order Bamboo Mirror, perfect for any Decor. In the manner of Gabriella Crespi. Made by artisans in Italy, Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Paulin...
Bamboo
Rattan Woven Wicker Oval Mirror, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Peacock Emmanuelle Oval mirror, braided wicker, midcentury. Spanish woven wicker and rattan oval shaped mirror, Spain, 1960s-1970s. This mirror has a very detailded filigree handcraf...
Rattan, Wicker, Mirror
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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