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Large MCM Ceramic Table Lamp on Walnut Base
Large MCM Ceramic Table Lamp on Walnut Base

Large MCM Ceramic Table Lamp on Walnut Base

Located in San Diego, CA

Large MCM ceramic table lamp on walnut base, circa 1960s. The lamp is in very good working

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

MCM Ceramic and Marble Owls Sculpture by Jose Torres Guardia
MCM Ceramic and Marble Owls Sculpture by Jose Torres Guardia

MCM Ceramic and Marble Owls Sculpture by Jose Torres Guardia

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool MCM ceramic and marble owls sculpture by Jose Torres Guardia, circa 1970s. The piece is

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Danish MCM Ceramic Vase by Mette Doller, Svaneke. 1960s.
Danish MCM Ceramic Vase by Mette Doller, Svaneke. 1960s.

Danish MCM Ceramic Vase by Mette Doller, Svaneke. 1960s.

By Mette Doller

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish MCM Ceramic Vase by Mette Doller, Svaneke. 1960s. Small Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Size California Design MCM Ceramic Planters by Gainey
Pair of Mid-Size California Design MCM Ceramic Planters by Gainey

Pair of Mid-Size California Design MCM Ceramic Planters by Gainey

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of mid-size California design MCM ceramic planters by Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of MCM Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz
Pair of MCM Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz

Pair of MCM Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz

By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice pair of MCM ceramic tile and walnut bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Pottery, Walnut

Nine Inch MCM Ceramic / Porcelain Big Fluffy Dog Sculpture
Nine Inch MCM Ceramic / Porcelain Big Fluffy Dog Sculpture

Nine Inch MCM Ceramic / Porcelain Big Fluffy Dog Sculpture

Located in Warrenton, OR

Nine Inch MCM Ceramic / Porcelain Big Fluffy Dog Sculpture This is a sweet larger dog statue likely

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large California Design MCM Ceramic Planter by Gainey
Large California Design MCM Ceramic Planter by Gainey

Large California Design MCM Ceramic Planter by Gainey

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice large California design 17" ceramic planter by Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co
MCM Ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co

MCM Ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co

By N.S. Gustin Co., Malcolm Leland

Located in San Diego, CA

A fabulous MCM ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co., circa 1950s. #2390

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

MCM Ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co
MCM Ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co

MCM Ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co

By N.S. Gustin Co., Malcolm Leland

Located in San Diego, CA

A fabulous MCM ceramic "Space Bank" by Malcolm Leland for N.S. Gustin Co., circa 1950s. #2389

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

MCM Ceramic California Pottery Standing Tall Pink Flamingo Figurine Statue
MCM Ceramic California Pottery Standing Tall Pink Flamingo Figurine Statue

MCM Ceramic California Pottery Standing Tall Pink Flamingo Figurine Statue

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century pink and green long-legged "Standing Tall" flamingo ceramic figurine. The statue

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large 10" MCM Ceramic Hand Painted Flamingo Flower Table Planter, California
Large 10" MCM Ceramic Hand Painted Flamingo Flower Table Planter, California

Large 10" MCM Ceramic Hand Painted Flamingo Flower Table Planter, California

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large 10" Tall Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo tabletop California planter. The planter

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Ceramic Miniature Pink Flamingo Tabletop Statue His & Hers Set By Leftons
MCM Ceramic Miniature Pink Flamingo Tabletop Statue His & Hers Set By Leftons

MCM Ceramic Miniature Pink Flamingo Tabletop Statue His & Hers Set By Leftons

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo statue set by Leftons. The set features two beautifully

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Ceramic Angel Fish with Bubbles 8 Piece Wall Sculpture Set by Ceramicraft
MCM Ceramic Angel Fish with Bubbles 8 Piece Wall Sculpture Set by Ceramicraft

MCM Ceramic Angel Fish with Bubbles 8 Piece Wall Sculpture Set by Ceramicraft

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Mid-century 8-piece wall sculpture set by Ceramicraft featuring 4 ceramic angel fish and 4

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Ceramic Coasters by Fornasetti in the "Mitologia" (Myth) Pattern in 22k Gold
MCM Ceramic Coasters by Fornasetti in the "Mitologia" (Myth) Pattern in 22k Gold

MCM Ceramic Coasters by Fornasetti in the "Mitologia" (Myth) Pattern in 22k Gold

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage ceramic coasters by Fornasetti made exclusively for Bonwitt Teller stores. Decorated with

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp Base 3
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp Base 3

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp Base 3

Located in Duxbury, MA

Vintage MCM ceramic table lamp base. Not wired. Lampshade not included.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp Base 2
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp Base 2

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp Base 2

Located in Duxbury, MA

Vintage MCM ceramic table lamp base. Not wired. Lampshade not included.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Japanese Ikebana Ceramic Vase
MCM Japanese Ikebana Ceramic Vase

MCM Japanese Ikebana Ceramic Vase

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice MCM Japanese ikebana semi-circle ceramic vase, circa 1970s. The vase is in great shape

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamp
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamp

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Illuminate your interior with the moody elegance of this vintage Mid-Century Modern ceramic table

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Green MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamp
Green MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamp

Green MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous vintage MCM table lamp. A chic glazed ceramic finish with a beautiful moss green color

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Footed Ceramic Planter by Haeger
MCM Footed Ceramic Planter by Haeger

MCM Footed Ceramic Planter by Haeger

By Haeger

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice MCM footed ceramic planter by Haeger, circa 1960s. The planter is in very good vintage

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Flamingo Planter
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Flamingo Planter

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Flamingo Planter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

delightful vintage flamingo planter. Crafted from glazed ceramic, this piece captures the iconic tropical

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Rose Cabat Ceramic Lidded MCM Bowl
Rose Cabat Ceramic Lidded MCM Bowl

Rose Cabat Ceramic Lidded MCM Bowl

By Rose Cabat

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Large Rose Cabat lidded bowl circa early 1960s. This example has yellow hues and reddish earthy undertones. Signature can be found on the bottom of the bowl.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage MCM Royal Haeger Glazed Ceramic Lamp
Vintage MCM Royal Haeger Glazed Ceramic Lamp

Vintage MCM Royal Haeger Glazed Ceramic Lamp

By Haeger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

masterpiece is a must-have for any enthusiast of MCM ceramics or unique vintage lighting. Secure this

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your lighting scheme with this exquisite pair of Mid-Century Modern ceramic and wood table

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

MCM Powder Blue Ceramic Vase by Hyalyn
MCM Powder Blue Ceramic Vase by Hyalyn

MCM Powder Blue Ceramic Vase by Hyalyn

By Hyalyn

Located in San Diego, CA

A very fun MCM powder blue ceramic vase by Hyalyn, circa 1960s. The vase is made of ceramic and is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

lamp features a sculptural, stacked cylinder form, crafted from high-quality ceramic and finished in a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Bright Yellow Glazed Ceramic "Ball" Table Lamp
MCM Bright Yellow Glazed Ceramic "Ball" Table Lamp

MCM Bright Yellow Glazed Ceramic "Ball" Table Lamp

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice MCM bright yellow glazed ceramic "Ball" table lamp, circa 1960s. The lamp is in good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Gourd Lamps - a Pair
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Gourd Lamps - a Pair

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Gourd Lamps - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Vintage Mid-Century Modern (MCM) Glazed Ceramic Gourd Lamps are a perfect blend of retro style

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Vintage MCM Signed Glazed Ceramic Double Branch Lamp
Vintage MCM Signed Glazed Ceramic Double Branch Lamp

Vintage MCM Signed Glazed Ceramic Double Branch Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

dramatic, sculptural "wishbone" or V-shaped silhouette. The exceptional ceramic body is finished in a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage MCM Abstract Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Vintage MCM Abstract Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Vintage MCM Abstract Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

a distinctive sculptural form crafted from glazed ceramic. These lamps feature a captivating design

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage MCM Abstract Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Vintage MCM Abstract Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Vintage MCM Abstract Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

lines and cut-out details, rendered in a rich, deep maroon glazed ceramic that exudes a sophisticated

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Chinoiserie Figures - Set of 2
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Chinoiserie Figures - Set of 2

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Chinoiserie Figures - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking pair of vintage Mid-Century glazed ceramic Chinoiserie figures brings refined

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage MCM Drip Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Vintage MCM Drip Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Vintage MCM Drip Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking pair of Mid-Century Modern table lamps showcases the vibrant, organic beauty of 1960s artisanal pottery. Each lamp features a sophisticated bulbous silhouette with an e...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s MCM Green Drip Glaze Ceramic Serving Dish
1960s MCM Green Drip Glaze Ceramic Serving Dish

1960s MCM Green Drip Glaze Ceramic Serving Dish

By Santa Anita Ware

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Mid-Century Modern ceramic serving dish circa 1960, drip glazed in vibrant green hues and shaped

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Signed Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Large 23"
MCM Signed Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Large 23"

MCM Signed Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Large 23"

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Art Acquisitions Of A Signed Large Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Approximate Measurements in

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamps - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

ceramic table lamps. These sculptural pieces feature a sophisticated palette of deep teal and cream

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Wall Pockets - Set of 2
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Wall Pockets - Set of 2

Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Wall Pockets - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Infuse your vertical space with the serene elegance and whimsical charm of this matching set of two vintage lady head wall pockets. Crafted in the mid-20th century, these sculptural ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage MCM Bauer Table Lamps Ceramic Lucite White Pair
Vintage MCM Bauer Table Lamps Ceramic Lucite White Pair

Vintage MCM Bauer Table Lamps Ceramic Lucite White Pair

By Bauer Lamp Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of 1985 Vintage MCM Bauer White ceramic and Lucite Table

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Vintage MCM West German Monumental Matte Ceramic Ashtray
Vintage MCM West German Monumental Matte Ceramic Ashtray

Vintage MCM West German Monumental Matte Ceramic Ashtray

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bold and beautifully utilitarian, this vintage West German ceramic ashtray embodies classic mid

Category

Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Ashtrays

Materials

Stoneware

American MCM Russel Wright Water Jug Ceramic Pitcher for Oneida
American MCM Russel Wright Water Jug Ceramic Pitcher for Oneida

American MCM Russel Wright Water Jug Ceramic Pitcher for Oneida

By Russel Wright, Oneida

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful large ceramic jug pitcher designed by Russel Wright for Oneida beautiful colors glaze and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Pair Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs
1960's Pair Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs

1960's Pair Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 1960's Vintage Mid Century Modern Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs. Highly decorative.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

13" Tall MCM California Pottery Ceramic long-legged Flamingo Figurine
13" Tall MCM California Pottery Ceramic long-legged Flamingo Figurine

13" Tall MCM California Pottery Ceramic long-legged Flamingo Figurine

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century pink and green long-legged flamingo ceramic figurine. The statue detailed a pink

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Small MCM Drip Glaze Ceramic Vase by Ken's of California
Small MCM Drip Glaze Ceramic Vase by Ken's of California

Small MCM Drip Glaze Ceramic Vase by Ken's of California

Located in San Diego, CA

Small MCM drip glaze ceramic vase by Ken's of California, circa 1960s. This vase is in excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

MCM California Pottery Ceramic Flamingo Figurine Set w/ Tropical Pond Tray
MCM California Pottery Ceramic Flamingo Figurine Set w/ Tropical Pond Tray

MCM California Pottery Ceramic Flamingo Figurine Set w/ Tropical Pond Tray

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century set of 2 pink and green flamingo ceramic figurines with flamingo pool tray decorative

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern MCM Decorative Nautical Ceramic Wall Plate Norway Skute Ship
Danish Modern MCM Decorative Nautical Ceramic Wall Plate Norway Skute Ship

Danish Modern MCM Decorative Nautical Ceramic Wall Plate Norway Skute Ship

By Figgjo Flint

Located in San Diego, CA

"Skute" (ship) ceramics from Norway are largely synonymous with mid-century, high-relief wall plaques and plates featuring sailing ships, produced by manufacturers like Arnold Wiigs ...

Category

20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Large MCM Figural Ceramic Table Lamp in the Style of Bitossi
Large MCM Figural Ceramic Table Lamp in the Style of Bitossi

Large MCM Figural Ceramic Table Lamp in the Style of Bitossi

By Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Large MCM figural ceramic table lamp in the style of Bitossi, circa 1960s. The lamp is in very

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Harris G. Strong Ceramic MCM Female Figures Mosaic Tile Art Plaque 16"
Harris G. Strong Ceramic MCM Female Figures Mosaic Tile Art Plaque 16"

Harris G. Strong Ceramic MCM Female Figures Mosaic Tile Art Plaque 16"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century modern ceramic tile art by Harris G. Strong - depicts three female figures formed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Large MCM Blue and Cream Ceramic Studio Pottery French Jardiniere Planter
Large MCM Blue and Cream Ceramic Studio Pottery French Jardiniere Planter

Large MCM Blue and Cream Ceramic Studio Pottery French Jardiniere Planter

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A large earthenware ceramic jardiniere or planter. This piece is decorated with a creamy white and

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

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Mcm Ceramic For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mcm ceramic for your home. Each mcm ceramic for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, wood and earthenware. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mcm ceramic, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A mcm ceramic, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Raymor, Bitossi and Brown Saltman each produced at least one beautiful mcm ceramic that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mcm Ceramic?

Prices for a mcm ceramic can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $235 and can go as high as $6,995, while the average can fetch as much as $1,595.

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

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.