Kimball Corp. Bullet Planter In Fiberglass, U.S.A 1950s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Milan, IT
Kimball Corp. Bullet Planter In Fiberglass, U.S.A 1950s
Metal
$600Sale Price / set|20% Off
1950s Modern Kimball Aged Fiberglass Bullet Cone Planter Set
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modern Kimball fiberglass bullet cone planter set Listing is for 2 vintage planters with base. 20 tall x 15.25 diameter Fiberglass in original vintage preowned condition.
Metal
Seldom seen Fiberglass and "Flat" Iron Bullet Planters by Kimball , Classic
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Fiberglass and "Flat" Iron Bullet Planters by Kimball , Classic Mid Century Modern Design.Wonderful original condition,, Great colors.
Iron
Fiberglass Bullet Planter by Kimball Manufacturing
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Fiberglass bullet planter Designed by Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Iron
Kimball Fiberglass Bullet Planters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful, thready fiberglass planters date to the 1950s. Metal stands. Sold as a pair. The larger one is red, the smaller one is jade green. Both are in excellent condition with wea...
Fiberglass
Fiberglass Bullet Planters, Kimball Manufacturing Co.
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Fiberglass Bullet Planters probably by Kimball. Fiberglass had been painted black at some point and outside stripped back to green.
Metal
Group of 10 Kimball Bullet Fiberglass Planters with Stands
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular trove of original Kimball Manufacturing Co. fiberglass “bullet” planters.
Wrought Iron
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H 16.15 in Dm 16.15 in
"Bullet planter" fiberglass planter Kimball mfg. Corp. San Fransisco, USA, 50s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare "Bullet planter" by Kimball manufacturing Corp. Made in San Fransisco, USA during the 1950s.
Steel
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H 29.93 in Dm 16.15 in
"Bullet planter" fiberglass planter by Kimball mfg. Corp. San Fransisco, USA 50s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Bullet planter" by Kimball manufacturing Corp. Made in San Fransisco, USA during the 1950s.
Steel
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H 25.2 in Dm 16.15 in
"Bullet planter" fiberglass planter by Kimball mfg. Corp. San Fransisco, USA 50s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Bullet planter" by Kimball manufacturing Corp. Made in San Fransisco, USA during the 1950s.
Steel
Mid Century Fiberglass Bullet Planter by Kimball Mfg. Corp
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century fiberglass bullet planter by Kimball Mfg. Corp. (signed). Elephant hide grey with visible fiberglass strands, wrought iron tripod base.
Wrought Iron
Kimball USA Pair Fiberglass Bullet Planters on Iron Stands, ca 1950s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Kimball USA Pair Fiberglass Bullet Planters on Iron Stands, ca 1950s Charcoal gray fiberglass bullet shaped planters sit into iron tripod stands as shown.
Iron
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H 16.5 in Dm 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Bullet Planter by Kimball Manufacturing, San Francisco, 1950s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A quintessential piece of American mid-century design, this iconic bullet planter was produced by Kimball Manufacturing of San Francisco in the 1950s.
Metal
Mid-Century Fiberglass Bullet Planter
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage fiberglass bullet planter by Kimball Manufacturing Co. of San Francisco, circa 1960s.
Metal
Mid-Century Fiberglass Bullet Planter
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage fiberglass bullet planter by Kimball Manufacturing Co. of San Francisco, circa 1960s.
Fiberglass
Large Fiberglass Bullet Planter with Original Iron Stand, 1950's
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Round Rock, TX
A large vintage fiberglass bullet planter with accompanying hand-crafted iron stand. Made from a formed/cast fiberglass shell in what we would call raw sienna color. The black pai...
Iron
Poul Hundevad Mid-Century Modern Teak Dresser
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Chicago, IL
H x 59 ¾” W x 18” D pictured with "Treetops" by Slater Sousley and a fiberglass bullet planter by Kimball Manufacturing Not all furniture is on display at the gallery.
Teak
$2,880
H 16 in W 31.25 in D 31.25 in
Willy Guhl 31" Adjustable 2 Piece Concrete Planter, Switzerland, 1960's
By Willy Guhl
Located in Culver City, CA
Iconic Willy Guhl Planter for Eternit, 1960s – A Cement Celebrity Here we go again, folks—another jaw-dropping Willy Guhl planter for Eternit, straight from the 1960s and brimming w...
Concrete
$1,895
H 14.5 in Dm 10.94 in
Mid-Century Architectural Pottery "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett
By Architectural Pottery, Lagardo Tackett
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery sculptural "Double Cone" Planter by LaGardo Tackett , rarely seen double cone version with wider base than top in a white glaze. Provenance 1...
Clay
Mid-Century Modern Planters by Willy Guhl, Switzerland, 1950
By Willy Guhl
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This pair of planters, model "oreille d'éléphant" was made of fiber cement by Willy Guhl (1915-2004) in the 1950's. « Willy Guhl was an inventor, an experimenter, a resercher and a ...
Cement
Willy Guhl Spindle Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large spindle or diabolo planter designed by Swiss architect Willy Guhl. Originally made in three sizes, this planter is the medium size at 32 inches tall. An iconic hourglass form t...
Cement
Large vintage planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1950s Switzerland.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Large vintage planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, 1950s Switzerland. Made from Guhl’s characteristic fibre cement, the planter has a beautifully simple, sculptural form with a wide, s...
Fibre Cement
$2,500
H 19 in W 31.13 in D 31.13 in
Vintage Willy Guhl Fiber Cement Planter on Iron Base, Mid-Century
By Willy Guhl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Willy Guhl designed fiber cement planter for Eternit of Switzerland, vintage 1960s, this is an icon of mid-century modern indoor-outdoor living. The pure form is a wide, yet shallo...
Iron
Vintage Swiss Cone Planters by Willy Guhl, Cement, Mid-Century
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage Mid-Century modern Swiss cone shaped planters made of hand crafted light weight cement designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit, in good condition. These sculptural garde...
Cement
$2,800 / set
H 4.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
1950s LaGardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery Planter & Stand Set of 4 USA
By Lagardo Tackett, Architectural Pottery
Located in Bensalem, PA
Set of four planters with matching stands please look at pictures for overall detail and measurements. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Ceramic, Clay
Pair of 1960s Willy Guhl Vase Shaped Planters - Jardinieres
By Willy Guhl
Located in København, København
A rare pair of Willy Guhl vase shaped fiber cement planters with great weathered patina.
Concrete
Willy Guhl Monumental Cone Planter on Stand, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Willy Guhl cone planter with twisted iron base. Three triangular legs that each come to a point give this base a unique tripod design. Cone floats slightly off the ground ...
Concrete
Midcentury Swiss Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Wichita, KS
A midcentury modern Swiss planter by Willy Guhl. Beautiful patina. There are no drainage holes. Willy Guhl (1915-2004) was born in Stein Am Rhein, Switzerland. Guhl was trained a...
Cement
$5,500
H 16 in Dm 26 in
Large Early John Follis Architectural Pottery Planter Pot in Wrought Iron Base
By Architectural Pottery, John Follis
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large early and rare Architectural Pottery planter pot. Bisque finish pot in original wrought iron base. Designed by John Follis one of the earlier production pieces. Pot has a 26" d...
Pottery
Tapered Round Concrete Willy Guhl Planter
By Willy Guhl
Located in Chireno, TX
Tapered round concrete Willy Guhl planter circa 1960s. Two available (see last picture and other listing) and priced individually at $1,400 each.
Concrete
$1,450
H 22.5 in W 21.25 in D 21.25 in
Mid-Century Willy Guhl Style Planter w/ Hairpin Frame by Karl Foster Sen's Erben
By Willy Guhl, Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Mid-Century Austrian stone planter in the style of Willy Guhl for Karl Fostel Senior's Erben. Contrasting materials paired to create a beautiful organically styled in-door or ...
Stone, Metal
Willy Guhl Planter on Stand
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl for Eternit 47" planter on stand. Floating saucer planter on base. Sculptural garden vessel. The base can be flipped upside down for use as a second planter directly on...
Concrete
$2,824
H 9.85 in Dm 19.69 in
Willy Guhl Planters Set of 2 for Eternit, Mid-Century Modern Clam Shell Design
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking pair of sculptural planters was designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit in the mid-20th century. Crafted from fiber cement, these biomorphic planters feature an organic, und...
Cement
$4,554 / set
H 37.01 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Pair of Lamps Amber Smoke Cubic Murano Glass and Brass, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of contemporary table or bedside lamps cubic pressed amber and smoke Murano glass block and brass base. Few exclusive artisanal production. In the style of Mazzega, Veronese, Po...
Brass
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Footed Serving Dish
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Footed Serving Dish by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs...
Ceramic
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
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair ´Bia´ by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Bia Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the Bia Armchair, an imposing and elegant piece that epitomizes contemporary Brazilian design. Crafted from premium steel and natural ...
Steel
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
$8,700Sale Price|40% Off
H 79 in W 37 in D 0.5 in
Brutalist Aluminum Door Panel in Anodized Bronze / Copper Finish
By Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brutalist cast aluminum door panel with handle in anodized bronze / copper finish made in Belgium in 1970’s. In the style of Billy Joe McCarroll and David Gillespi "Heroic Doors" Ca...
Aluminum
Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of charm to your dining experience with our unique printed Suzani cotton tablecloth. Measuring 250x150cm, this tablecloth features intricate, vibrant patterns that celebr...
Cotton
Willy Guhl New Production Spindel Hourglass Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive hourglass planters by Swiss designer Willy Guhl. Newly produced. Largest size made by Willy Guhl. Handmade in the same factories as the vintage planters. Made of thin fibrous...
Cement
$475
H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
1952 Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Original Black Tripod Metal Stand, One Planter At A Time. Original 1950s vintage elephant gray fiberglass bullet planter with it's o...
Metal
Paris Porcelain and Parcel Gilt Reticulated Compote or Fruit Basket
Located in Pembroke, MA
Nice quality Paris porcelain reticulated compote (corbeille, fruit basket) in tazza form with gilded decoration (late 19th century).
Porcelain
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
Metal
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Iron
$2,707Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Vintage Brutalist Belgian Metal & Ceramik Entry Door Pull Handle
By Juliette Belarti
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This pair of original door handles was designed and made by the Belgian artist Juliette Belarti during the 1960s. The geometric frame is made of aluminum and the center is filled wit...
Aluminum
Midcentury Modern Ceramic and Walnut Table Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic midcentury modern table lamps. Scandinavian style with a combination of elements. Elegant streamlined wooden neck supported by flared speckled ceramic base on wooden disc, ac...
Wood, Ceramic
Sun Floor Lamp by Fornasetti, Italy, 1990s
By Fornasetti
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Floor lamp sun face in soft stamped plastic by Fornasetti for the editor Antonangeli Illuminazione.
Plastic
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.