Blenko Turquoise Blown Glass Floor Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Astoria, NY
A blown glass floor vase produced, circa 1960s by Blenko Glass of Milton, West Virginia, in bright
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Blown Glass
Blenko Turquoise Blown Glass Floor Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Astoria, NY
A blown glass floor vase produced, circa 1960s by Blenko Glass of Milton, West Virginia, in bright
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Decanter by Winslow Anderson for Blenko Glass
By Winslow Anderson, Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Light brown Mid-Century Modern blown glass decanter with elongated stopper designed by Winslow
Blenko Freeform Amethyst Handcrafted Art Glass Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A freeform art glass bowl in a darker amethyst crafted by Anderson for the Blenko glass company in
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Sold|$1,400
Large Green Blenko Glass Bottle with Stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Ferndale, MI
William Blenko started a sheet glass company in 1921, in Milton, West Virginia because of low
Art Glass
Large blue Blenko glass bottle with stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Ferndale, MI
8.75" . William Blenko started a sheet glass company in 1921, in Milton, West Virginia because of
Glass
Sold|$1,100
Tall Bright Red Blenko Glass Floor Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Ferndale, MI
Bright Red 34.5" tall floor vase produced by Blenko Glass . Tall bottle at 29.5" plus stopper
Art Glass
Midcentury Blue Glass Fish Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun midcentury glass fish vase by Blenko, circa 1970s. The vase is 15.25" tall and 7" wide.
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Bookends by Wayne Husted, USA, 1960's
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Bookends by Wayne Husted, USA, 1960's.
Glass, Art Glass
Midcentury Blue Glass Fish Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun midcentury glass fish vase by Blenko, circa 1970s. The vase is 19" long and 9" tall. Stylish
Blown Glass
Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Blenko Glass Trivet, United States, 1950's.
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Blenko Glass Owl Bookend / Sculpture, c.1970
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Blenko Glass Owl Bookend / Sculpture, c.1970.
Glass, Art Glass
Sold|$1,950
Blenko Red Glass Bottle USA 1980's
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Blenko Red Glass Bottle USA 1980's. Large Blenko bottle with stopper in red. A few ultra-minor
Blown Glass
Wayne Husted for Blenko Mid-Century Modern Lime Green Glass Decanter
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Astoria, NY
American Mid-Century Modern glass decanter made by Wayne Husted for Blenko Glass in the 1970s. The
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Pair of Amber Blenko Glass Owl Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Amber Blenko glass owl bookends. Flat and smooth on one side and bumpy and carved on the
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Vintage Blenko 8904 Hank Adams Puzzle Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
catapults to excellence in form to inspire and shape your décor. Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Eclectic
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Large Blenko Bottle by Joel Myers in Wheat
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Nice stoppered bottle by Joel Myers for Blenko. This example is free of damage, and retains its
Blown Glass
Blenko Signed Blue Crackled Glass Barrel Lamp
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Blenko 1980's crackled blue glass barrel shape lamp with round walnut base. Original hardware
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Blenko Pinch Form Emerald Green Table Lamp
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Lamp by Blenko, pinch form bottle on orignal solid wood base. Working, selling without shade.
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Vintage Blenko Style Amberina Red & Orange Glass Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in East Quogue, NY
, amberina vase, vintage glass, vintage vase, mid-century modern, modern design, mcm, homeware, tableware
Blown Glass
Emerald Green Glass Table Lamp by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in South Charleston, WV
Produced in the late 1950s, early 1960s, signed to the base. The harp is fully adjustable so larger (taller) lamp shades can be used. Measures 29" tall, and 7", the silk shade is ...
Sold|$4,950
Fabulous Pair of Blenko Lamps in Lime
By Blenko Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of hand blown glass lamps by Blenko, circa 1960's. Absolutely Killer ! Excellent
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Large Blenko Glass Orange Bottle Vase with Stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Ferndale, MI
Tall Blenko bottle vase with stopper.
Blown Glass
Pair of Blenko 1950s Green Crackle Glass Lamps
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Blenko green crackle glass lamps on circular wood bases. Original glass sphere finial and
Blown Glass
American Midcentury Clear Glass Fish Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun midcentury glass collectible fish vase by Blenko, circa the 1970s. The vase is 12" long and 8
Blown Glass
Blenko Hand Blown Decanters by Husted and Anderson
By Blenko Glass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
your bar or as interior accessories make under the Blenko Glass company and designed by Wayne Husted
Blown Glass
Rare Pair of Blenko Owl Form Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Clear glass, mooth and flat on the back with the textured owl pattern on the front. Excellent vintage condition, no chips or cracks. A great set.
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Quarter Circle Wedge Clear Glass Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of quarter circle / wedge / half moon clear glass bookends by Blenko, circa 1970s.
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Tall Blue Blenko Hand Blown Glass Flower Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful tall blue Blenko flower vase great condition, no chips or cracks.
Blown Glass
Blenko Glass Blue Cowboy Hat Sculpture Decorative Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage large and beautiful handmade Blenko glass cowboy hat that can serve as a bowl, ice bucket
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1970's Mouth blown Glass Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful abstract glass vase by Blenko, circa 1970's no chips or cracks.
Blown Glass
Rare Wayne Husted for Blenko Notched Decanter Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Notched decanter by Wayne Husted for Blenko, number 562L, circa 1960s. Decanter measures 13.5” by
Blown Glass
American Midcentury Textured Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of midcentury glass owl bookends by Blenko from the 1960s. Incredible craftsmanship
Blown Glass
Large Turquoise Blue Hand Blown Glass Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Style: Mid Century Modern Dimensions: 10" tall x 7.25" diameter
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Handblown Glass Turquoise Table Vase / Vessel by Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Mid-Century Modern hand blown Glass Turquoise Table Vase / Vessel by Blenko Spherical
Blown Glass
Blenko Sculptural Glass Wedge Bookends by Wayne Husted, Mid-Century Modern
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid Century Danish Modern Blenko Sculptural Cast Glass Handcrafted Wedge Bookends by Wayne Husted
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Large Blenko Amber Yellow Ruffle Top Vase, circa 1960
By Blenko Glass
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large blenko amber yellow ruffle top vase, circa 1960. The blenko vase is 11 1/2" inches high x 10
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Pair of Midcentury Amber Glass Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury pair of handblown amber colored owl bookends by Blenko, circa 1960s. The bookends are
Blown Glass
Large and scarce amber tone Blenko bottle with stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Ferndale, MI
17" tall add 6.5" for stopper diameter 11" . William Blenko started a sheet glass company in 1921
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Blenko Glass Co. "Amberlina" Crackle Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
By Blenko Glass
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American mid century hand blown crackle glass lamp by Blenko glass company. Featuring a classic
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Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Glass Half Circle Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wayne Husted designed clear half glass bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no
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Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Glass Half Circle Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Wayne Husted designed clear half glass bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition
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Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Glass Half Circle Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wayne Husted designed clear half glass bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In fine condition, no
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Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Textured Glass "Owl" Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of MCM Wayne Husted designed clear textured glass Owl bookends for Blenko, circa 1960s. In
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Large Blenko Classic Urn Form Crystal Vases 1970s
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
From Blenko in 1970, designed by Joel Myers, these large-scale Classic Urn Form Crystal Vases as a
Blown Glass
Blenko Rare 588 "Rocket" Decanter, Designed by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a wonderful example of mid-century modern Blenko architectural decanter 30 inches height
Art Glass
Blenko Pair of Clear Glass Half Circle Solid Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Traditional to Mid Century Modern, Eclectic, Scandinavian Modern, Organic Modern, Japandi, Transitional
Glass, Art Glass
Pair of Rare Emerald Green Glass Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of solid emerald green bookends by Blenko excellent condition.
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1970s Blenko Art Glass Clear Seashell Clam Bookends WV
By Blenko Glass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Blenko Art Glass Clear Seashell Bookends WV 7 w x 2 d x 6.38 h Original unrestored vintage
Art Glass
Pair of Blenko 384 Water Bottles Azure and Seabreeze
By Blenko Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of 384 double spouts water bottles was hand made by Blenko in currently discontinued colors
Art Glass
Set of Modern Blenko Glass Colorful Pinch Tumblers, 1970s
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Here a grouping of 5 pinched or dimpled mouth blown glass tumblers #418L by the Blenko Glass Co. of
Blown Glass
Vintage Hand Blown Glass Vase by Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Blenko hand-blown glass flower vase in the shape of a fish. Excellent vintage unused
Art Glass
Wonderful Blenko Blown Art Glass Amberina Tangerine Orange Yellow Large Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Blenko Blown Art Glass Amberina Tangerine Orange Yellow Large Vase Signed On Thew
Art Glass
Large Turquoise Blown Glass Asymmetrical "Ribbed" Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Asymmetrical Blenko vase with ribbed pattern, large in scale (H: 11" x L: 8" x D: 4") in attractive
Blown Glass
Vintage Blenko Orange Glass Skinny Vase by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful deep orange vintage Blenko vase with a flat top is in wonderful condition.
Art Glass
Pair of Midcentury Amber Glass Bamboo Shaft Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury pair of amber colored glass bamboo shaft bookends by Blenko, circa 1970s. The bookends
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Blenko Art Glass Table Lamps with Original Glass Finials
By Blenko Glass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Art Glass Table Lamps by Blenko American Art Glass, 1950s. Burnt orange / Amber blown glass
Linen, Art Glass
Whimsical Emerald Green Glass Owl Bookend or Paperweight by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique emerald green glass owl by Blenko. Thick, heavy glass piece would work well as a bookend
Glass
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.