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Blenko Crackle Glass Emerald Green Barrel Lamp
Blenko Crackle Glass Emerald Green Barrel Lamp

Blenko Crackle Glass Emerald Green Barrel Lamp

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare Blenko Glass Co. emerald green handblown barrel shaped lamp. Original brass fittings, black

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Signed Blenko Vase with Silver Foil Label
Signed Blenko Vase with Silver Foil Label

Signed Blenko Vase with Silver Foil Label

By Blenko Glass

Located in Papaikou, HI

Blenko Glass Co. only used this acid etched mark from the years 1958 - 61, making it conveniently

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1960s Green Art Glass Vase by Blenko
1960s Green Art Glass Vase by Blenko

1960s Green Art Glass Vase by Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in Sacramento, CA

1960s green art glass vase by Blenko. In excellent condition with no chips, marks, or defects.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Whisical Glass 1940, s Lamp By Blenko
Whisical Glass 1940, s Lamp By Blenko

Whisical Glass 1940, s Lamp By Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in Miami, FL

This sculptural glass manufactured by Blenko was designed in the late 1940,s it is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue Craquelle Glass Blenko Lamps
Pair of Blue Craquelle Glass Blenko Lamps

Pair of Blue Craquelle Glass Blenko Lamps

By Blenko Glass

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

This amazing pair of craquelle glass lamps by Blenko are in the most delicious shade of blue! In

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Tangerine Blenko Glass Lamps
Pair of Large Tangerine Blenko Glass Lamps

Pair of Large Tangerine Blenko Glass Lamps

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gigantic pair of tangerine color glass lamps with original finials.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Vintage Pair of Blenko Glass Amber Owl Book Ends
Vintage Pair of Blenko Glass Amber Owl Book Ends

Vintage Pair of Blenko Glass Amber Owl Book Ends

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1960s pair of Classic Blenko Glass owl bookends/paperweights in amber.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Collection of Vintage Blenko Glass by Wayne Husted
Collection of Vintage Blenko Glass by Wayne Husted

Collection of Vintage Blenko Glass by Wayne Husted

By Blenko Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of 1960s, blown glass vases and decanters designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1952 Emerald Green Blenko Art Glass Urn or Vase, #428L
1952 Emerald Green Blenko Art Glass Urn or Vase, #428L

1952 Emerald Green Blenko Art Glass Urn or Vase, #428L

By Blenko Glass

Located in Sacramento, CA

Early Blenko glass, pre-designer, #428L, handblown urn or vase, circa 1952.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Art Glass

Huge Etched Blenko Glass Ash Tray with a Sun Design
Huge Etched Blenko Glass Ash Tray with a Sun Design

Huge Etched Blenko Glass Ash Tray with a Sun Design

By Blenko Glass

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautifully etched glass ashtray with sun design by Blenko glass.     

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Collection of Wayne Husted Designed Vases and Decanters for Blenko
Collection of Wayne Husted Designed Vases and Decanters for Blenko

Collection of Wayne Husted Designed Vases and Decanters for Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

Blenko. From left to right: Triangular form vase, 8" height in "Lemon", SOLD Medium, square flower

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Very Tall Pair of Floor Decanters by Wayne Husted for Blenko
Very Tall Pair of Floor Decanters by Wayne Husted for Blenko

Very Tall Pair of Floor Decanters by Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Impressive pair of very tall Blenko floor decanters. Also sold separately. Please contact for

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

BLENKO Husted #5720 "Napoleon" Glass Decanter in RARE JUNIPER--Museum Quality
BLENKO Husted #5720 "Napoleon" Glass Decanter in RARE JUNIPER--Museum Quality

BLENKO Husted #5720 "Napoleon" Glass Decanter in RARE JUNIPER--Museum Quality

By Blenko Glass

Located in Huntington, NY

Wayne Husted's "Napoleon" decanter, designed for Blenko's 1957 catalog (#5720), is one of Blenko

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 8 Vintage Blenko Clear Petal Lotus Bowls Original Labels by Wayne Husted
Set of 8 Vintage Blenko Clear Petal Lotus Bowls Original Labels by Wayne Husted

Set of 8 Vintage Blenko Clear Petal Lotus Bowls Original Labels by Wayne Husted

By Blenko Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

A vintage set of eight Blenko Petal or Lotus shaped bowls in crystal clear. Wayne Husted is the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Blue Cast Glass Bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko
Blue Cast Glass Bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko

Blue Cast Glass Bookends by Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extremely heavy Mid-Century Modern cast glass horseshoe-shaped wedge bookends by Wayne Husted for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Floor Vase by Joel Myers
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Floor Vase by Joel Myers

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Floor Vase by Joel Myers

Located in Sacramento, CA

Mid-century modern blue glass floor vase designed by Joel Myers for Blenko. In excellent condition

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Wayne Husted for Blenko Emerald Green Double-Pierced Glass Bowl #5819, 1958
Wayne Husted for Blenko Emerald Green Double-Pierced Glass Bowl #5819, 1958

Wayne Husted for Blenko Emerald Green Double-Pierced Glass Bowl #5819, 1958

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very rare 1958 Blenko #5819 emerald green double-pierced glass bowl by Wayne Husted. Produced

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Tangerine Tumblers & Handled Drinks S/5
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Tangerine Tumblers & Handled Drinks S/5

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Tangerine Tumblers & Handled Drinks S/5

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Set Of Bright Tangerine Four Blenko Glass Tall Textured Tumbler Glasses and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Glass
Blenko Glass

Blenko Glass

Sold|$2,400

Blenko Glass

Located in Southampton, NY

A selection of Blenko glass. Pieces can be sold individually.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Blenko Blown Glass Jug
Large Blenko Blown Glass Jug

Large Blenko Blown Glass Jug

Located in Sacramento, CA

Large Mid-Century green blown glass jug by Blenko.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Organic Crackled Amethyst Glass Vases
Pair of Organic Crackled Amethyst Glass Vases

Pair of Organic Crackled Amethyst Glass Vases

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Organic Crackled Amethyst Glass Vases Large Vase: 12.5" Diameter x 14" Tall Medium Vase: 10.25" Diameter x 11.25" Tall Also available individually, please contact for ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Large Blenko Bottle with Stopper
Large Blenko Bottle with Stopper

Large Blenko Bottle with Stopper

Located in Oakland, CA

Beautiful large scale red glass decanter by Blenko.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Blenko Decanter by Wayne Husted
Blenko Decanter by Wayne Husted

Blenko Decanter by Wayne Husted

By Wayne Husted

Located in New York, NY

Gracefully tapered, rare amberina decanter by Wayne Husted for Blenko. This beautiful form was

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of Amber Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Amber Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Amber Glass Table Lamps

By Blenko Glass

Located in Valley Stream, NY

Blenko style warm amber art glass, base diameter 7", base height is 15". Linen shades are 12 x 14

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Grouping of Tangerine Blenko Decanters
Grouping of Tangerine Blenko Decanters

Grouping of Tangerine Blenko Decanters

By Joel Philip Myers

Located in New York, NY

A dramatic and colorful trio of Blenko glass decanters. Striking tangerine color. Can be purchased

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Wayne Husted Vase for Blenko
Wayne Husted Vase for Blenko

Wayne Husted Vase for Blenko

By Wayne Husted

Located in Oakland, CA

Smart chalice form jonquil vase by Wayne Husted for Blenko. Acid etched mark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Glass Decanter - Joel Philip Myers
Blenko Glass Decanter - Joel Philip Myers

Blenko Glass Decanter - Joel Philip Myers

By Joel Philip Myers

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Fantastic hand-blown decanter and stopper of monumenta/larchitectural scale in a rich blue color. Designed by Joel Philip Myers in 1969. Retains "Handcraft" decal.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Grand Scale Blenko Decanter by Winslow Anderson
Grand Scale Blenko Decanter by Winslow Anderson

Grand Scale Blenko Decanter by Winslow Anderson

By Winslow Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Large scale version of Winslow Anderson' classic decanter for Blenko. Hand blown in a beautiful and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Large Blenko Glass Chalice Form Pedestal Vase
Large Blenko Glass Chalice Form Pedestal Vase

Large Blenko Glass Chalice Form Pedestal Vase

Located in Chicago, IL

A large glass chalice form Blenko pedestal vase.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Signed Blenko Genie Bottle by Wayne Husted
Signed Blenko Genie Bottle by Wayne Husted

Signed Blenko Genie Bottle by Wayne Husted

By Wayne Husted

Located in Papaikou, HI

Fantastic color! And large. Nice condition except for scratches all the way around the circumference of the stopper. It's a strange wear pattern, but not too noticeable.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Blenko Style Glass Table Lamps
Pair of Blenko Style Glass Table Lamps

Pair of Blenko Style Glass Table Lamps

Located in Valley Stream, NY

Rich, warm amber glass in a strong, substantial shape shown with 12 x 14 x 10, not included. Base is 8 1/2 diameter and 12" tall, 3-way 150 watts or compact florescent, LED ready.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Pair of Blenko Decanters by Joel Philip Myers
Pair of Blenko Decanters by Joel Philip Myers

Pair of Blenko Decanters by Joel Philip Myers

By Joel Philip Myers

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful and impressive pair of crackle glass decanters in a warm honey color. Please contact for location.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

1957 Art Glass Cocktail Decanter by Wayne Husted for Blenko
1957 Art Glass Cocktail Decanter by Wayne Husted for Blenko

1957 Art Glass Cocktail Decanter by Wayne Husted for Blenko

Located in New York, NY

://www.blenkomuseum.org/blenko-exhibition-corning.htm ___ All our glass is vintage mid-20thC hand blown art glass

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Rare 2-Face Medallion Jar by Wayne Husted for Blenko 1957
Rare 2-Face Medallion Jar by Wayne Husted for Blenko 1957

Rare 2-Face Medallion Jar by Wayne Husted for Blenko 1957

Located in New York, NY

://www.blenkoarchive.org/blenko_catalog_1955.htm ___ All our glass is vintage mid-20thC hand blown art glass. Items

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

1963 Teardrop Decanter by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Co.
1963 Teardrop Decanter by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Co.

1963 Teardrop Decanter by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Co.

Located in New York, NY

and expert in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

1958 Owl Vase by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Company
1958 Owl Vase by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Company

1958 Owl Vase by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Company

Located in New York, NY

the leading dealer and expert in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

1953 'Pouch Vase' by Winslow Anderson for the Blenko Glass Company
1953 'Pouch Vase' by Winslow Anderson for the Blenko Glass Company

1953 'Pouch Vase' by Winslow Anderson for the Blenko Glass Company

Located in New York, NY

' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous articles http

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Pair of Crackle Glass Decanters by Winslow Anderson for Blenko
Pair of Crackle Glass Decanters by Winslow Anderson for Blenko

Pair of Crackle Glass Decanters by Winslow Anderson for Blenko

By Winslow Anderson

Located in New York, NY

Pair of crackle glass decanters in a graceful form and beautiful blue. The decanters are handblown and no two are exactly alike. In this case, one decanter is a little taller than th...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Collection of  Green Mid-Century Glass; Priced Individually
Collection of  Green Mid-Century Glass; Priced Individually

Collection of Green Mid-Century Glass; Priced Individually

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Collection of deeper green mid-century glass including decanters, American (Blenko) & Italian

Category

Vintage 1960s Vases

Materials

Glass

Collection of Green Mid-Century Glass; Priced Individually
Collection of Green Mid-Century Glass; Priced Individually

Collection of Green Mid-Century Glass; Priced Individually

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Collection of green mid-century glass including decanters, American (Blenko) & Italian

Category

Vintage 1960s Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Blenko Crackle Glass Tangerine Decanter By, Winslow Anderson
Mid-Century Blenko Crackle Glass Tangerine Decanter By, Winslow Anderson

Mid-Century Blenko Crackle Glass Tangerine Decanter By, Winslow Anderson

By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950'S Blenko tangerine crackle glass decanter with stopper designed by Winslow Anderson.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Set of Three Double Spouted Pitchers by Blenko Glass
Vintage Set of Three Double Spouted Pitchers by Blenko Glass

Vintage Set of Three Double Spouted Pitchers by Blenko Glass

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Blenko glass trio of double spouted pitchers-jugs. This trio features, one blue, green

Category

20th Century American Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Glass Mid-Century Bookends
Blenko Glass Mid-Century Bookends

Blenko Glass Mid-Century Bookends

By Blenko Glass

Located in St. Louis, MO

Beautiful pair of glass Blenko bookends. Both retain original label.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookends

Red Blenko Vase, Mid-Century Modern
Red Blenko Vase, Mid-Century Modern

Red Blenko Vase, Mid-Century Modern

By Blenko Glass

Located in Raleigh, NC

This collectable vase by Blenko is a deep red-orange. It is blown glass by famous maker Blenko

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Cobalt Double Spout Pitcher
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Cobalt Double Spout Pitcher

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Cobalt Double Spout Pitcher

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Cobalt Blue Double Spouted Pitcher-Jug.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Round Blue Decanter
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Round Blue Decanter

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Round Blue Decanter

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Blenko glass blown glass blue round and bulbous decanter with stopper.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-20th Century Modern Blown Crackle Glass Bulbous Liquor Decanter By, Blenko
Mid-20th Century Modern Blown Crackle Glass Bulbous Liquor Decanter By, Blenko

Mid-20th Century Modern Blown Crackle Glass Bulbous Liquor Decanter By, Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-20th Century Modern Blown Crackle Glass Bulbous Liquor Decanter By, Blenko. Classic, iconic and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Royal Blue Blenko Decanter with Stopper
Mid-Century Modern Royal Blue Blenko Decanter with Stopper

Mid-Century Modern Royal Blue Blenko Decanter with Stopper

By Blenko Glass

Located in New Hyde Park, NY

Age appropriate wear. Measurements: 5" W x 5" D x 19.5" H.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Large Scale Mid-Century Modern Emerald Green Blenko Glass Ashtray
Large Scale Mid-Century Modern Emerald Green Blenko Glass Ashtray

Large Scale Mid-Century Modern Emerald Green Blenko Glass Ashtray

By Blenko Glass

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Large Scale Mid-Century Modern emerald green Blenko glass ashtray. Size: 9.5" D x 1" H.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Blenko Amber Bowl
Blenko Amber Bowl

Blenko Amber Bowl

By Blenko Glass

Located in Raleigh, NC

This Blenko piece is marked "Blenko Handcraft" and is probably Midcentury. No flaws or chips

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Emerald Green Glass Decanter with Large Ball Stopper

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Emerald Green Glass Decanter with Large Ball Stopper

By Blenko Glass

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is an emerald green glass decanter with large ball stopper. The color is gorgeous and the piece has beautiful simple modern lines.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Tall Blue Blenko Decanter
Tall Blue Blenko Decanter

Tall Blue Blenko Decanter

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tall architectural scale organic shaped cobalt blue decanter with complimentary stopper by Blenko.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Amber Handled Pitcher
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Amber Handled Pitcher

Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Amber Handled Pitcher

By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Blenko glass amber applied handle, pointy spout large pitcher. This timeless

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Tall Table Lamp
Blenko Tall Table Lamp

Blenko Tall Table Lamp

By Blenko Glass

Located in Hudson, NY

The largest of the table lamps, this Blenko example is in amethyst dating from the mid 1950's. New

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Green Blenko Glass Vase
Green Blenko Glass Vase

Green Blenko Glass Vase

By Blenko Glass

Located in Stamford, CT

Handblown Blenko glass vase with a pointed stopper, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown 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.