Bitossi Londi Seta Double Gourd Raymor MCM Pottery Italian Ceramic Lamp Base
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Bitossi pottery lamp base in double gourd form with incised seta decor and glazed horizontal bands, circa 1960s. Measures: 15 1/2" high, 8" diameter. Excellent condition.
Pottery
Sold|$1,850 / set
Restored Pair of MCM Drip Glaze Lamps
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern American drip glaze ceramic lamps, produced circa 1950s. These lamps
Ceramic, Wood
Sold|$1,400
MCM Blue and White Drip Glaze Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
ceramic body is 19 in (48 cm). Excellent vintage condition, fully restored with all new wiring and
Ceramic, Wood
MCM Toften Mobelfabrikken Coffee Table Teak Tile Top
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Ceramic, Teak
Sold|$1,695 / set
MCM Danish Modern Rosewood Tile Side End Coffee Tables
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Ceramic, Rosewood
MCM California Pottery Hawaiian Hula Leilani Girl Planter Set by Delee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-century matching Hawaiian Hula girl ceramic planter set by the Delee pottery company
Ceramic
1950s MCM German Boomerang Mosaic Tiled Coffee Table by Berthold Müller
By Berthold Muller
Located in London, England
The table was designed by Berthold Müller, a German furniture designer who was known for his innovative and stylish work. Müller was inspired by the mid-century modern movement, and ...
Brass
Vallauris French MCM Provençal Palissy Trompe L’oeil Seafood & Lemon Wall Plate
By Vallauris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Palissy style Provençal majolica trompe l’oeil wall plate from Vallauris, Cote d’Azur, Mid-Century Modern Era, France, circa 1950s. A heavy piece, a matte black glazed earthenware...
Ceramic
Sold|$1,220 / set
Set of 3 MCM Danish Teak and Tile Inlay Nesting Tables, 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
A set of three Mid century modern Danish nesting tables with ceramic tile-inlay, circa early 1960s
Ceramic, Teak
Danish Modern Oak Rosewood & Inlaid Tile Mosaic Coffee Table! MCM Wegner 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peoria, AZ
EXQUISITE! OAK ROSEWOOD & TILE MOSAIC! DANISH MODERN COFFEE TABLE! CIRCA 1955. DIMENSIONS: 48" Long x 16" High x 13" Deep This is a simply GORGEOUS Danish Modern Coffee Table...
Ceramic, Wood
Exquisite Set of Vintage 50s Bakelite Lamps - MCM Sconces Made in Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
, sockets, and the ultra-rare ceramic retaining rings remain preserved, underscoring the lamps’ originality
Glass, Bakelite, Ceramic
Sold|$1,250 / set
Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Bamboo Lamps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous pair of vintage MCM glazed ceramic table lamps. Faux bamboo trim and a bright white finish
Ceramic, Faux Bamboo
Sold|$1,075 / set
Vintage Mid Century Modern Pink Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Pink Ceramic Table Lamps - Pair This beautiful set of Pink Ceramic MCM
Metal
Sold|$1,850 / set
Vintage Mid 20th Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary pair of vintage MCM table lamps. A glazed ceramic finish in a brilliant blue green
Ceramic
Tall California Design MCM Ceramic Planter in the Style of Gainey
By Gainey Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice tall California design 10" ceramic planter in the style of Gainey of LaVerne
Ceramic
MCM 1960s Italian Hand Painted Female Head on Ceramic Egg Form Piggy Bank
By Coop Ceramic Art
Located in St. Louis, MO
Whimsy MCM 1960s Italian hand painted female head in egg form piggy bank. Hand painted in Italy. In
Ceramic
MCM Italian Ceramic Pendant Ceiling Light Attributed to Alvino Bagni for Raymor
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic Italian Mid-Century Modern (MCM) ceramic triple pendant ceiling light attributed to
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Atomic / Retro Ashtray or Vide-Poche, NASCO, Rare Design
Located in Warrenton, OR
#mid-centurymodern #midcenturymodern #nasco #ashtray #atomic #MCM #ceramic #eamesera #neutralcolors
Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware
Sold|$2,100
MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A Mid-Century glazed ceramic lamp, uniquely shaped with beautiful glaze in deep greens and a touch
Ceramic
Sold|$695
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
Ceramic
Sold|$325
MCM Japanese Ikebana Ceramic Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Japanese ikebana ceramic vase by North American Trading Company, circa 1960s. The vase is in
Ceramic
MCM Emilia Costillo Ceramic and Silver Drinks Coasters and Caddy
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
with a matte green ceramic surface, each inlaid with stylized silver animals. The six coasters in a
Silver, Silver Plate
MCM Italian Hollywood Regency White Glazed Ceramic Palm Tree Form Side Table
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Hollywood Regency Italian white glazed ceramic Palm Tree form side table or drinks table
Ceramic
Mcm Huge Japanese Ceramic Pedestal Fruit or Serving Bowl, Mid-20th Century
Located in View Park, CA
A large crackle ceramic fruit or serving bowl, made in Japan circa late 1960s. Tones of seafoam and
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Vase Jacques Blin Guido Gambone Bitossi Style Pottery MCM
By Jacques Blin, Bitossi, Guido Gambone
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage ceramic vase decorated with different handpainted geometric bands and a large scene of
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi Italy Raymor Ceramic Bowl Ashtray Fritte Fused Glass Mosaic MCM Colors
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Raymor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic bowl or ashtray. Imported and distributed in the United
Ceramic, Faience, Glass
2 Mid-Century Modern Green Ceramic Table Lamps MCM Retro Tiki Wescal
Located in Dayton, OH
Two 1960s mid century modern cut out / reticulated ceramic table lamps in green and orange lava
Ceramic
Mcm Purple Ceramic Vase by Fohr Keramik, West Germany, Mid-20th Century
By Fohr
Located in View Park, CA
, and chocolate. A unique and startling example of some of the experimental ceramic methods Fohr was
Ceramic
MCM Sgraffito Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta Series
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
A vibrant orange glaze and gold gilt MCM Sgraffito ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta
Pottery
1970s ISLA Del SOL Ceramic Planter Hal Lasky Puerto Rico Vintage Caribbean MCM
By Hal Lasky
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and rare planter from Puerto Rico. Some small chips from normal uses.
Ceramic
Vintage MCM to Modern Art Deco Revival Caramel Colored Ceramic Deer by Jaru 1975
By Jaru
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage mid-century modern to modern and Art Deco Revival caramel colored ceramic deer by
Ceramic
Bitossi Londi Rimini Raymor MCM Sahara Decor Pottery Italian Ceramic Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Bitossi pottery lamp in Rimini Sahara decor, circa 1960s. Nice, large, rotund form with crisp Rimini bands and vibrant glaze. Measure: 26" high overall, 14" to top of pottery, 12" di...
Pottery
Pair MCM Blue & Black Drip Glaze Ceramic Large Scale Lamps New Black Drum Shades
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular vintage mid-century modern blue and black drip glaze large scale ceramic lamps with new
Brass
MCM Danish Nesting Tables Mobelfabrikken Toften Teak Tile
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of MCM Danish Teak & Tile Nesting
Ceramic, Teak
MCM Rectangular Turquoise California Pottery Tray - Valley Vista Pottery
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century California pottery tray. Nice atomic design, rectangular shape with an oval interior. Finished in a glossy turquoise glaze. Made by Valley Vista Pottery, marked on the ...
Ceramic
1960s Mid-Century Teapot Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics California Cabinmodern McM
By Edith Heath
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Appears to be unused. In a wonderful speckled tan glaze. Impressed marking is the older HEATH logotype. Copper handle with vinyl braiding. Measures about 9 tall with handle up, and a...
Copper
MCM Italian Green Pottery Lamp by Raymor Attributed to Alvino Bagni
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in Topeka, KS
Very handsome large Mid-Century Modern Italian green mottled pottery lamp marked Raymor Italy and attributed to Alvino Bagni. It is in fabulous vintage condition. It has new wiring, ...
Ceramic
Wendelin Stahl Keramik Vase • Blue & Black Studiokeramik, Germany um 1950 • MCM
By Wendelin Stahl
Located in Andernach, DE
Original Ateliershandwerk von Wendelin Stahl. Deutscher Mid-Century Keramik Meister. Herrlich mattes Charcoal schwarzes Dekor, welches in leuchtendes Blau übergeht. Wunderbares D...
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Green MCM Ginger Jar Lamps with Popsicle Stick Lampshades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of petite ceramic Mid-Century Modern ginger jar lamps, c. 1960s, in avocado green, With an
Brass
18" Pink Ceramic Midcentury Architectural Pottery Planter by Gainey
By Gainey Pottery
Located in McKinney, TX
Vintage MCM large light pink ceramic planter pot by Gainey Measures 18" tall x 18" diameter
Ceramic
Post-Modern Italian Ceramic Vase by Ivo de Santis for Gli Etruschi
By Ivo de Santis, Gli Etruschi
Located in San Diego, CA
A vibrant MCM Italian ceramic vase by Ivo de Santis for Gli Etruschi, circa 1960s. The vase
Pottery
Sold|$1,700 / set
MCM Bostlund Ceramic Table Lamps
By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Bostlund table lamps with shades Measurements with shade included 15 x 15 inches.
Ceramic
MCM Hand Made Ceramic Abstract Sculpture on Iron Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
SIGNED CERAMIC Mid Century modern ABSTRACT SCULPTURE ON IRON STANd measures approx - 14 x 6 x 20.5
Ceramic
Pair of MCM Yellow Ceramic and Walnut Lamps and Shades
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
ceramic forms in yellow, brown and cream. The walnut stems taper beautifully, and the brass cylinder bases
Brass
Ceramic vase, conical, by Franz Schwaderlapp for Sewa, West-Germany
Located in Amstelveen, NL
SAWA ceramic vase, conical, MCM, Sgraffito, design by Franz Schwaderlapp, WGP Germany, 1960s
Ceramic
Impressive Mid Century Modern Lamp by Lotte & Gunnar Bostlund – Blue Ceramic
By Lotte and Gunnar Bostlund
Located in Wilmington, DE
Bostlund, known for their iconic lighting creations. Standing at 25.75" tall, this blue ceramic lamp is one
Ceramic
Fernand Leger MCM Ceramic Plate Hand Painted Roland Brice Salins, circa 1950
By (after) Fernand Léger
Located in London, GB
Hand-painted enamelled cream ware plate made in Salins, France, circa 1950 and likely to have been executed by his collaborator Roland Brice with whom he produced ceramics at Biot. T...
Ceramic
Albert Hallam for Beswick Pottery, MCM Modernist Triangular Footed Ceramic Dish
By Beswick, Albert Hallam
Located in Frome, GB
This subtly bold work of Modernist design influence is by designer and modeller Albert Hallam. The elevated and sharp Right Triangle form of this piece captures attention with its p...
Ceramic
Large Astoria modernist planter by Hungarian manufacture 1965 MCM
Located in Budapest, HU
Large colorful funky Astoria plant holder by Pesthidegkút Ceramic manufacture. A playful, rough
Ceramic
Gustavsberg Lisa Larson Hippo Flodhäst Menageri Series MCM, 1966-1976
By Gustavsberg
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Gustavsberg Lisa Larson Hippo Flodhäst Menageri Series MCM 1966-1976. Made in Sweden. Vintage retro
Ceramic, Stoneware
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.