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Monumental Mid Century Modern Brass Floor Lamp, Lelli, Ponti, Royère style
By Alfred Lelli, Arredoluce, Oscar Torlasco, Jean Royère, Gio Ponti
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Alfred Lelli for Arredoluce and invokes the style of the era including Oscar Torlasco, Gio Ponti and Jean
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Sputnik Chandelier, Brass and Frosted Glass, 1950s Italy
By Angelo Lelii, Angelo Lelli
Located in Miami, FL
Eighteen-arm brass chandelier with frosted glass shades. Most likely made in Italy, from the 1950s. The round frosted glass shades are 4 x 10”, original ceramic sockets.
The chande...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Sputnik Chandelier in the Manner of Angelo Lelli
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century sputnik in the manner of Angelo Lelli with frosted glass shades and brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Chandelier Angelo Lelli Style, 6 Opaline Glass Flush Mount
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Lyon, FR
Amazing modern chandelier in brass and opaline glass. Made by our craftsman partner, this light can be used as a flush mount or chandelier. Very sculptural and decorative lamp. (cust...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelli Attributed Large Brass Opal Glass Lamp, Italy, circa 1950
By Angelo Lelii, Arteluce
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare large 29" pendant lamp opal glass attributed to Lelli, circa 1950
Beautiful opal glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Angelo Lelli & Arredoluce Pendant Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare "Triennale" pendant lamp by Angello Lelli & Arredoluce. Chromed metal structure holding three
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Large Dome Chandelier in the Manner of Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large flying saucer fixture composed of 30 small frosted lenses and brass rings.
Arredoluce
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Monumental Angelo Lelli Floor Lamp For Arteluce.
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very impressive and rare large floor lamp by Lelli.
This example is more sculpture than lamp
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce Rare "Pinguino" Floor Lamp
By Angelo Lelii
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce "Pinguino" floor lamp with large opaline glass diffuser, modernist gilt
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
1950's Italian 6 arms chandelier, manner of Angelo Lelli
By Angelo Lelii
Located in London, GB
A large 1950's Italian 6 arms chandelier, in the manner of Angelo Lelli.
Please note that we are
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arredoluce Rare Floor Lamp Attr. to Angelo Lelli, Italy 1949
By Arredoluce
Located in Rome, IT
Arredoluce mid - century rare floor lamp by Angelo Lelli, Italy 1949. Centered By a large red
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Stainless Steel Mid Century Modern Chandelier by Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large modernist nine-arm spoke form chandelier. Double sockets on all nine arms, upward
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-century Modern Polifemo White Italian Floor Lamp By Angelo Lelli, 1950
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Madrid, ES
Polifemo Italian floor lamp, designed by Angelo Lelli, is a remarkable mid-century lighting fixture
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Italian Design Angelo Lelli Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in Firenze, IT
attributed to Angelo Lelli, a rare iconic Mid Century Modern Italian design pendant with wonderful curved
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 48.82 in Dm 50.01 in
Roman 18th century terracotta model for the sculpture of San Camillo de Lellis
Located in London, GB
important public commission, a large-scale marble statue of San Camillo de Lellis for the nave of St Peter’s
Category
18th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Louis Kalff 'Starry Sky' Pendant
By Louis Kalff
Located in Dronten, NL
Very large pendant with etched glass shade.
The central black enameled concave dish is perforated
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Large Bronze Metal Table Lamp Arredoluce, Italy, 1970s
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Impressing and large table / desk lamp in brushed aluminum with bronze effect dating back to the
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Contemporary Brass Murano Glass and Ceramic Lamp, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
for Mazzega, Stilnovo, Arteluce, Arredoluce, Artemide, Pierre Cardin, Lumi, Luci, Raak, Angelo Lelli
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
PETITE FRITURE Unseen, Large Table Lamp, Brass, Designer Studiopepe
By Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
, but with LED technology.” Arianna Lelli Mami and Chiara di Pinto.
Light is taken to new heights and
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2010s French Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Italian Modern Neoclassical Brass & Satin Glass Chandelier, Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important, large, Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier / pendant attributed to Fontana
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Petite Friture Large Unseen Table Lamp in Brass Transluscent by Studio Pepe
By Studiopepe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Large Unseen Table Lamp in Brass Transluscent by Studio Pepe, 2020
Unseen is a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
20th Century Italian Piedmontese Mountain Landscape by Silvio Poma Large Size
By Silvio Poma
Located in Milan, IT
A large mountain landscape, an early 20th century oil on canvas painting depicting a mountain
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
H 53.94 in W 71.66 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Large Italian Radical Design /Mid-century White Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Carlo Nason
Located in New York, NY
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References: Stilnovo, Fontana Arte, Arredoluce, Gio Ponti, Angelo Lelli, Max Ingrand.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
New Lamp "Skyline" Light
By New Lamp
Located in Dronten, NL
Large architectural table or floor lamp, attributed to New Lamp, manufactured in Italy in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Sheet Metal
Rare Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Petit Arboletto' Floor Lamps, Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
three round satin milk glass shades. One piece is slightly larger than the other to form a complimentary
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Steel
Italian Brass Ceiling Light with Articulate Arms
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Atlanta, GA
A chic midcentury Italian ceiling light, circa 1950s, in the style of Angelo Lelli. Brass stem
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Star Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with 12 large Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Star Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with 12 large Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Star Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with 12 large Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Star Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with 12 large Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Italian Gold and Cobalt Blue Venetian / Murano Glass Chandelier by Vistosi, 1970
By Gino Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
larger gold and cobalt pendant providing intrigue and drama. A unique suspension system holds the piece
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Brushed and Bronzed Aluminum Italian Table Lamp, 1970s Attributed to Arredoluce
By Arredoluce
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and large table lamp attributed to Arredoluce. It was produced in Italy during 1970s and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 18.12 in W 11.82 in D 20.08 in
Joyful Italian 1950s Atomic Articulated Chandelier Attributed to Stilnovo
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
large "diabolo" shades can be adjusted for either focused or widely dispersed light.
The arms are
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Petite Friture Small Unseen Table Lamp in Brass Transluscent by Studio Pepe
By Studiopepe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Arianna Lelli Mami and Chiara Di Pinto. Their multidisciplinary approach, including interior design
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Eight-Arm Brass Chandelier, Ivory or Black Heads, Gold Inside in Stilnovo Style
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
one of my first customers.
A statement piece for a large living room or over a dining table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Metal
H 39.38 in Dm 55.12 in
Star Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with 12 large Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Star Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with 12 large Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Bar Cart in Walnut and Glass, Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1960s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
”.
Lacca designed a great many tea carts and serving trolleys in his career—which make up a large
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 24.81 in W 30.32 in D 18.12 in
Gio Ponti for Arredoluce, Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Applique, 1957
By Arredoluce, Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
manufacturer founded by Angelo Lelli in postwar Italy, a hotbed of inventive industrial design. The company
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 37.8 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
Cesare Lacca Walnut, Brass and Glass Bar Cart with Bottle Holder, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
carts and serving trolleys in his career—which make up a large proportion of what is available on the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 18.9 in
Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood and Glass Italian Trolley Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
designed a great many tea carts and serving trolleys in his career—which make up a large proportion of what
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 19.69 in
Adjustable Three-Arm Chandelier Brass Patinated Sage Green New Staggered Design
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
attributed to Angelo Lelli but a cluster of specialists are more incline to be a Vittoriano Viganò design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Metal
H 33.47 in Dm 55.12 in
Liquor trolley by Cesare Lacca - brass and rosewood
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Antwerp, BE
great many tea carts and serving trolleys in his career, which make up a large proportion of what is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
Adjustable Triennale 3 Arms Chandelier Brass, Stilnovo Style, Three Hues of Blue
By Arteluce, Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
triennale Arredoluce floor lamp commonly attributed to Angelo Lelli but a cluster of specialists are more
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Aluminum, Metal, Brass
H 33.47 in Dm 55.12 in
Circular Table Attributed to Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Ponti
Lacca designs over the course of his career a large number of tea and service carts (which
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Brass
Twelve Arms Natural Patina Brass Chandelier, Ivory Pivoting Heads, Twin Bulbs
By Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
head and natural patinated brass. A statement piece for a large living room, public spaces or loft
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass, Metal
Monumental 10 Light Fresnel Sunflower Chandelier by Dirk van der Kooij
By Dirk Vander Kooij
Located in Culver City, CA
or contemporary home. The sheer size of this piece is breathtaking-- dwarfing the other large scale
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2010s Dutch Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plastic
Cesare Lacca Walnut and Brass Bar Cart with Magazine Rack, Italy 1950s
By Cesare Lacca, Angelo De Baggis
Located in Roma, IT
exaggeration”.
Lacca designed a great many tea carts and serving trolleys in his career—which make up a large
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Metal
H 22.84 in W 20.28 in D 16.15 in
Midcentury Bar Cart in Beech, Brass and Glass, Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1960s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
large proportion of what is available on the vintage market today—as well as magazine racks and coffee
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 25.99 in W 33.47 in D 19.3 in
Patinated brass and Ivory, Adjustable Three-Arm 'Triennale' Style Chandelier
By Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Lelli but a cluster of specialists are more incline to be a Vittoriano Viganò design. There are also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Cesare Lacca Cherry Wood and Metal Serving Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
”.
Lacca designed a great many tea carts and serving trolleys in his career—which make up a large
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Cesare Lacca Wood Italian Bar Cart with Serving Trays, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
large proportion of what is available on the vintage market today—as well as magazine racks and coffee
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 24.41 in
Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood Italian Bar Cart with Glass Serving Trays, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
has designed many tea trolleys and serving trolleys, which represent a large part of what is available
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 24.41 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lace for Fratelli Reguitti 1950s
By Fratelli Reguitti, Cesare Lacca
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
exaggeration”.
Lacca designed a great many tea carts and serving trolleys in his career—which make up a large
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Cesare Lacca Black Lacquered Beech Wood Italian Magazine Rack, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
his career—which make up a large proportion of what is available on the vintage market today—as well
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Beech
H 13.39 in W 22.84 in D 12.6 in
Cesare Lacca Midcentury Italian Wood Bar Cart with Glass Serving Tray, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
his career, which make up a large proportion of what is available on the vintage market today, as well
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 33.08 in D 18.9 in
Mid Century Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, in Teack whis two Cristal Tops
By Cesare Lacca, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
—which make up a large proportion of what is available on the vintage market today—as well as magazine
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal
H 24.81 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Cesare Lacca White Walnut Wood Italian Bar Cart, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
large part of what is available on the vintage market today, as well as magazine racks and coffee tables
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood Italian Bar Cart with Glass Serving Trays 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
designed many tea trolleys and serving trolleys, which represent a large part of what is available on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 36.62 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Cesare Lacca Wood and Brass Italian Foldable Magazine Rack, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Roma, IT
—which make up a large proportion of what is available on the vintage market today—as well as magazine
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in W 17.72 in D 11.03 in
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Large Lelli For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large lelli for your home. A large lelli — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Find 156 options for an antique or vintage large lelli now, or shop our selection of 23 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the large lelli you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each large lelli bearing mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency or industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made large lelli over the years, but those crafted by Cesare Lacca, Arredoluce and Angelo Lelii are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Large Lelli?
A large lelli can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,933, while the lowest priced sells for $518 and the highest can go for as much as $80,000.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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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