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Pair of Clear Glass Half Moon Glass Bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko
Pair of Clear Glass Half Moon Glass Bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko

Pair of Clear Glass Half Moon Glass Bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous clear glass half moon bookends designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1960s. They are

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Blown Glass Decanter with "Flame" Stopper Designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko
Blown Glass Decanter with "Flame" Stopper Designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko

Blown Glass Decanter with "Flame" Stopper Designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Blown glass decanter designed in the 1960s by Wayne Husted for Blenko. Uncommon example with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, c.1965
Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, c.1965

Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, c.1965

By Winslow Anderson, Blenko Glass

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Winslow Anderson Handmade Amoeba Freeform Glass Bowl / Tray for Blenko, United States, c.1965.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Midcentury Cast Glass Bookends or Paperweights by Joel Myers for Blenko
Pair of Midcentury Cast Glass Bookends or Paperweights by Joel Myers for Blenko

Pair of Midcentury Cast Glass Bookends or Paperweights by Joel Myers for Blenko

By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers

Located in San Diego, CA

Myers for Blenko Glass, circa 1960s. Each block measures approx 4.25" high, 3.75" and 3.75" deep. Each

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Blenko Ice Block Bookends in Amber Glass Abstract Flower Design 1967 Joel Myers
Blenko Ice Block Bookends in Amber Glass Abstract Flower Design 1967 Joel Myers

Blenko Ice Block Bookends in Amber Glass Abstract Flower Design 1967 Joel Myers

By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Glass Bookends By Blenko abstract ice glass block sculpture modern bookends in amber glass 1967 By

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Don Shepherd for Blenko Turquoise Floor Vase Model 789M Mid Century Modern
Don Shepherd for Blenko Turquoise Floor Vase Model 789M Mid Century Modern

Don Shepherd for Blenko Turquoise Floor Vase Model 789M Mid Century Modern

By Don Sheperd

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

The Don Shepherd for Blenko Turquoise Floor Glass Vase, Model 789M, is a remarkable piece of mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Rare Blenko Charcoal Glass Abstract Bowl Model 558 by Wayne Husted - As-Is
Rare Blenko Charcoal Glass Abstract Bowl Model 558 by Wayne Husted - As-Is

Rare Blenko Charcoal Glass Abstract Bowl Model 558 by Wayne Husted - As-Is

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

This bowl has 2 large internal fractures in the glass unfortunately. A rare model by Husted and in probably one of the more desirable modern colors (charcoal). In this condition, ei...

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Wayne Husted for Blenko Tri-Color Glass Bowl Made in Italy 1958
Rare Wayne Husted for Blenko Tri-Color Glass Bowl Made in Italy 1958

Rare Wayne Husted for Blenko Tri-Color Glass Bowl Made in Italy 1958

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

be measured in the hundreds, and the amount left today is probably a fraction of that. Made by Blenko

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Tall Art Glass Vase in the Style of Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass
Hand Blown Tall Art Glass Vase in the Style of Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass

Hand Blown Tall Art Glass Vase in the Style of Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass

By Don Shepherd, Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool hand blown bright orange art glass vase in the style of Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century  Purple Amethyst Genie Bottle Attributed to Erickson
Mid Century  Purple Amethyst Genie Bottle Attributed to Erickson

Mid Century Purple Amethyst Genie Bottle Attributed to Erickson

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Groovy bulbous form pedestal base vase in the style of Blenko, attributed to Erickson. This example

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Blenko Lamp
Blenko Lamp

Blenko Lamp

Sold|$900

Blenko Lamp

By Winslow Anderson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A nice mid sized hand-blown Blenko table lamp with the original matching finial sitting on a maple

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Blenko Amber Pitcher
Blenko Amber Pitcher

Blenko Amber Pitcher

Located in Pasadena, CA

Large vintage Blenko handblown amber glass pitcher.

Category

Mid-20th Century Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Large Modernist Art Glass Vase
Large Modernist Art Glass Vase

Large Modernist Art Glass Vase

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

. Probably Blenko or possibly Italian or Swedish production. Incredible scale, intriguing color and great

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1950s Translucent Olive Green Glass Table Lamp with Green Drip Buttons
1950s Translucent Olive Green Glass Table Lamp with Green Drip Buttons

1950s Translucent Olive Green Glass Table Lamp with Green Drip Buttons

By Blenko Glass

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Handcrafted, sculptural Mid-Century translucent Olive Green Glass Table Lamp. Featuring a bottle

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Wood

Colorful Vintage Glass Bottles with Stoppers
Colorful Vintage Glass Bottles with Stoppers

Colorful Vintage Glass Bottles with Stoppers

By Blenko Glass

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Colorful vintage glass bottles with stoppers, purple and smoke only.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of 1950s Teal Blue Glass Candlestick Holders
Pair of 1950s Teal Blue Glass Candlestick Holders

Pair of 1950s Teal Blue Glass Candlestick Holders

By Blenko Glass

Located in Buchanan, NY

Pair of teal blue glass candlestick holders from the 1950s. These were made by Blenko.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Antique Oversize Blown Glass Bottle Lamp
Antique Oversize Blown Glass Bottle Lamp

Antique Oversize Blown Glass Bottle Lamp

By Blenko Glass

Located in Rochester, NY

An antique oversize sculptural blown glass demijohn style bottle lamp with an elongated neck / nice bubbling and brilliant light emerald green color. Appears to have been constructed...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

American Midcentury Textured Amber Glass Ashtray Brutalist
American Midcentury Textured Amber Glass Ashtray Brutalist

American Midcentury Textured Amber Glass Ashtray Brutalist

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful Brutalist textured glass amber color ashtray, excellent condition no chips or cracks.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Soft Petite Green Glass Round Bud Vase Handblown Vintage 1960s Modern
Soft Petite Green Glass Round Bud Vase Handblown Vintage 1960s Modern

Soft Petite Green Glass Round Bud Vase Handblown Vintage 1960s Modern

By Blenko Glass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Soft petite green glass bud vase hand blown vintage Mid-Century Modern 1960s Measures: 3.5

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Emerald Green Blenko Glass Ashtray
Vintage Emerald Green Blenko Glass Ashtray

Vintage Emerald Green Blenko Glass Ashtray

By Hazel-Atlas

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage Mid-Century Modern emerald green Blenko glass ashtray from the 1950s. Fabulous

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Vintage Emerald Green Blenko Glass Ashtray
Vintage Emerald Green Blenko Glass Ashtray

Vintage Emerald Green Blenko Glass Ashtray

By Hazel-Atlas

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Mid-Century Modern Emerald Green Blenko Glass Ashtray from the 1950s. In excellent condition, great

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Massive Store Window Display Viking Glass Floor Vases
Massive Store Window Display Viking Glass Floor Vases

Massive Store Window Display Viking Glass Floor Vases

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Massive store window display Viking Glass floor vases. This pair were used in window displays during the 1960s. Handblown and great orange and yellow color. In excellent condition wi...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Majestic Giant Blue Handkerchief Vase
Majestic Giant Blue Handkerchief Vase

Majestic Giant Blue Handkerchief Vase

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful tall handkerchief flower vase in great condition, no chips or cracks.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Red Blenko Handblown Glass Decanter Bottle
Red Blenko Handblown Glass Decanter Bottle

Red Blenko Handblown Glass Decanter Bottle

Located in New York, NY

Rare red glass Blenko decanter bottle with blown glass disc stopper, USA, circa 1958.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Decanter in Rose Glass by Blenko
Decanter in Rose Glass by Blenko

Decanter in Rose Glass by Blenko

Located in Astoria, NY

Blenko decanter in glass (#6418), designed in 1964, in rose glass with flame form stopper on drop

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Wayne Husted for Blenko Medallion Vase
Wayne Husted for Blenko Medallion Vase

Wayne Husted for Blenko Medallion Vase

By Wayne Husted

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare, large scale Blenko medallion vase designed by Wayne Husted, circa 1950s. Vase measures 12" in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Blenko handmade Art glass Bookend
Vintage Blenko handmade Art glass Bookend

Vintage Blenko handmade Art glass Bookend

Located in Seattle, WA

A single Blenko glass bookend. Heavy. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Wayne Husted Handblown Glass Decanter for Blenko
Wayne Husted Handblown Glass Decanter for Blenko

Wayne Husted Handblown Glass Decanter for Blenko

By Wayne Husted

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Mid Century interiors and are as fresh today as they were in the 1950's and 60's.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

1950's Italian Murano Glass Blown Fish
1950's Italian Murano Glass Blown Fish

1950's Italian Murano Glass Blown Fish

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

condition nice size and weight, remanence of the Iconic Blenko glass Fish.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Winslow Andersen for Blenko "Pinched" Green Glass Table Lamp
Winslow Andersen for Blenko "Pinched" Green Glass Table Lamp

Winslow Andersen for Blenko "Pinched" Green Glass Table Lamp

By Winslow Anderson

Located in New York, NY

1950's art-glass "pinched" green table lamp by Winslow Andersen for Blenko, newly professionally

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Blenko Blown Glass Decanter Vase with Stopper by Wayne Husted
Blenko Blown Glass Decanter Vase with Stopper by Wayne Husted

Blenko Blown Glass Decanter Vase with Stopper by Wayne Husted

By Wayne Husted

Located in Cincinnati, OH

glass blower Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Company, a wonderful object.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1960s Wayne Husted for Blenko Amberina Footed Decanter with Flame Stopper
1960s Wayne Husted for Blenko Amberina Footed Decanter with Flame Stopper

1960s Wayne Husted for Blenko Amberina Footed Decanter with Flame Stopper

By Wayne Husted

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large footed amberina decanter with flame stopper designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Wayne Husted Art Glass Double Chalice Form Vase in Blue for Blenko
Wayne Husted Art Glass Double Chalice Form Vase in Blue for Blenko

Wayne Husted Art Glass Double Chalice Form Vase in Blue for Blenko

By Wayne Husted

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Blenko glass double chalice form vase in blue. Excellent condition with no damage or chips of any

Category

Mid-20th Century Vases

Materials

Glass

Rare Wayne Husted for Blenko Charcoal Glass Bottle Decanter with Cut Stopper
Rare Wayne Husted for Blenko Charcoal Glass Bottle Decanter with Cut Stopper

Rare Wayne Husted for Blenko Charcoal Glass Bottle Decanter with Cut Stopper

By Wayne Husted

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Blenko. Bottle measures 19.5" by 4". In good vintage 1950's condition showing a group of small

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Modernist Sculptural Art Glass Ashtray, 1980's
Modernist Sculptural Art Glass Ashtray, 1980's

Modernist Sculptural Art Glass Ashtray, 1980's

By Fontana Arte, Blenko Glass

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Modernist sculptural Art Glass ashtray, 1980's.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Blenko Vase
Mid-Century Blenko Vase

Mid-Century Blenko Vase

By Blenko Glass

Located in Washington, DC

Blue glass Blenko vase.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Blenko Glass Lamps
Mid Century Blenko Glass Lamps

Mid Century Blenko Glass Lamps

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Four Blenko glass lamps from the early 50's. Emerald green has original finial. Sold individually

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Mid-Century Blenko Glass Green Pinched Crackle Glass Decanter
Mid-Century Blenko Glass Green Pinched Crackle Glass Decanter

Mid-Century Blenko Glass Green Pinched Crackle Glass Decanter

By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Winslow Anderson for Blenko Glass, avocado green pinched crackle glass decanter

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid- Century Blenko Glass Large Amberina Vase By, Wayne Husted
Mid- Century Blenko Glass Large Amberina Vase By, Wayne Husted

Mid- Century Blenko Glass Large Amberina Vase By, Wayne Husted

By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Blenko handblown glass tangerine four sided indent vase. Designed by, Wayne Husted, between

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid- Cendtury Modern Blenko Glass Crackle Glass Decanter
Mid- Cendtury Modern Blenko Glass Crackle Glass Decanter

Mid- Cendtury Modern Blenko Glass Crackle Glass Decanter

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare Mid-Century Blenko glass clear crackle blown glass decanter. Applied green handle and large

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Blenko Stacked Glass Ball Floor Lamp
Blenko Stacked Glass Ball Floor Lamp

Blenko Stacked Glass Ball Floor Lamp

By Blenko Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

A large-scale mid century Blenko stacked glass globe floor lamp. The base has a painted gold paint

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Blenko Purple Glass Mid Century Table lamp
Blenko Purple Glass Mid Century Table lamp

Blenko Purple Glass Mid Century Table lamp

By Blenko Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

Terrific Vintage Mid Century Table Lamp by Blenko. This beautiful design is comprised of hand blown

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Blenko Pitcher
Blenko Pitcher

Blenko Pitcher

By Blenko Glass

Located in Vancouver, BC

Beautiful pitcher in clear or rose by Blenko. Excellent original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Collection of Blenko Hurricane Glasses
Collection of Blenko Hurricane Glasses

Collection of Blenko Hurricane Glasses

By Blenko Glass

Located in Hudson, NY

Collection of mid-20th century Blenko hurricane glasses. Note that measurements are approximate

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Pair of Blenko Candleholders
Pair of Blenko Candleholders

Pair of Blenko Candleholders

By Blenko Glass

Located in Bastrop, TX

Pair of Blenko Candleholders Vintage Blenko clear glass Icicle candle holder mid century 3 leg

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Tangerine Decanter by Blenko
Tangerine Decanter by Blenko

Tangerine Decanter by Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in Jupiter, FL

Beautiful Blenko Decanter, the colors are vivid and make for a sculptural accent.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Two-Piece Blenko Collection
Two-Piece Blenko Collection

Two-Piece Blenko Collection

By Blenko Glass

Located in Hudson, NY

A two-piece Blenko blown glass collection consisting of tall tangerine vase and green covered jar

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Tall Red Blenko Vase
Tall Red Blenko Vase

Tall Red Blenko Vase

By Blenko Glass

Located in Washington, DC

Tall red glass Blenko vase

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Blenko Blown Glass Whale Sculpture
Blenko Blown Glass Whale Sculpture

Blenko Blown Glass Whale Sculpture

By Blenko Glass

Located in Essex, MA

A vintage American mid-century modern clear blown glass sculpture of a large fish, by Blenko.

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Blenko Glass Table Lamps
Blenko Glass Table Lamps

Blenko Glass Table Lamps

By Blenko Glass

Located in Hudson, NY

Two 1950's era Blenko table lamps in crackle glass. Taller in Amber 6.5"d x 21" h to top of socket

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Blenko Stye Lamps
Pair of Blenko Stye Lamps

Pair of Blenko Stye Lamps

By Blenko Glass

Located in Oaks, PA

Pair of Blenko Stye Lamps, Each one with ribbed blue glass globes with mahogany fittings.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Mahogany

Monumental Vintage Blenko Glass Lamp
Monumental Vintage Blenko Glass Lamp

Monumental Vintage Blenko Glass Lamp

By Blenko Glass

Located in Miami, FL

All original Blenko purple glass lamp from the 1950,s . This piece is quite impressivel standing

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Kelly Green Blenko Vase with Stopper
Kelly Green Blenko Vase with Stopper

Kelly Green Blenko Vase with Stopper

By Blenko Glass

Located in Washington, DC

Kelly green Blenko bottle vase with matching green stopper. No label

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of Blenko Mushroom Candlestick Holders
Pair of Blenko Mushroom Candlestick Holders

Pair of Blenko Mushroom Candlestick Holders

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair of candleholders by Blenko. Please contact for location. Offered by Las Venus by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Blenko Bottles or Decanters
Pair of Blenko Bottles or Decanters

Pair of Blenko Bottles or Decanters

By Blenko Glass

Located in Southfield, MI

Super pair of Blenko bottles/decanters in a hot red color in excellent original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Blenko Glass Elephant Bookends
Pair of Blenko Glass Elephant Bookends

Pair of Blenko Glass Elephant Bookends

By Blenko Glass

Located in St. Louis, MO

Beautiful pair of emerald green Blenko glass bookends.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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Mid Century Blenko For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century blenko available at 1stDibs. A mid century blenko — often made from glass, blown glass and art glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the mid century blenko you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century blenko bearing mid-century modern, modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century blenko has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Blenko, Wayne Husted and Winslow Anderson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Blenko?

Prices for a mid century blenko start at $60 and top out at $9,000 with the average selling for $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.