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Vintage Wayne Husted for Blenko Rare Purple Glass Vase with Nipple Protrusions
Vintage Wayne Husted for Blenko Rare Purple Glass Vase with Nipple Protrusions

Vintage Wayne Husted for Blenko Rare Purple Glass Vase with Nipple Protrusions

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in North Miami, FL

This rare and obscure signed Blenko vase or vessel is a luscious color of light purple. It was

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Large Vintage Blue Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers
Pair of Large Vintage Blue Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers

Pair of Large Vintage Blue Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers

By Joel Philip Myers, Blenko Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Large Vintage Blue Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers. Lamps will need hardware

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Vases by Joel Myers, Model No. 6427 for Blenko
Pair of Vases by Joel Myers, Model No. 6427 for Blenko

Pair of Vases by Joel Myers, Model No. 6427 for Blenko

By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Joel Myers colored glass vases, model no. 6427, 1960s. Manufactured by Blenko. The tallest

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Signed Blenko Cobalt Blue Glass Studded Bowl
Signed Blenko Cobalt Blue Glass Studded Bowl

Signed Blenko Cobalt Blue Glass Studded Bowl

By Blenko Glass, Jonathan Adler, Lladro

Located in San Diego, CA

of glass work that is as sculptural as utilitarian. Blenko, Mid-Century, Modernist, Blown Glass

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Blown Glass Amberina Tangerine Jug Designed by John Nickerson for Blenko
Blown Glass Amberina Tangerine Jug Designed by John Nickerson for Blenko

Blown Glass Amberina Tangerine Jug Designed by John Nickerson for Blenko

By John Nickerson, Blenko Glass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Blown glass jug designed by John Nickerson and manufactured by Blenko. This design first appeared

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Large Vintage Yellow Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers
Pair of Large Vintage Yellow Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers

Pair of Large Vintage Yellow Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers

By Joel Philip Myers, Blenko Glass

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Large Vintage Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers. Lamps require hardware and

Category

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

Materials

Art 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 Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

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

Joel Myers for Blenko Pair of Crystal Cube Bookends, 1967, Glow in UV
Joel Myers for Blenko Pair of Crystal Cube Bookends, 1967, Glow in UV

Joel Myers for Blenko Pair of Crystal Cube Bookends, 1967, Glow in UV

By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

slightly concave shape. The bookends are done in clear glass, called Crystal by Blenko; they appear in 1967

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Uranium Glass

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Aqua Art Glass Table Lamp, 1950s
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Aqua Art Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Aqua Art Glass Table Lamp, 1950s

By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Winslow Anderson for Blenko Sea Blue Green Glass #949L Table Lamp. Featuring a dimpled, free-form

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

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

Large Vintage Glass Amberina Vase with Stopper by John Nickerson for Blenko
Large Vintage Glass Amberina Vase with Stopper by John Nickerson for Blenko

Large Vintage Glass Amberina Vase with Stopper by John Nickerson for Blenko

By Blenko Glass, John Nickerson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large blown glass amberina/tangerine lidded jar designed by John Nickerson for Blenko (model number

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Winslow Anderson for Blenko Large "Pinched" Amethyst Glass Vase 19" C. 1960
Winslow Anderson for Blenko Large "Pinched" Amethyst Glass Vase 19" C. 1960

Winslow Anderson for Blenko Large "Pinched" Amethyst Glass Vase 19" C. 1960

By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

Located in Atlanta, GA

Winslow Anderson (American, 1917-2007) for Blenko (American, founded 1930), circa 1960. A large

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Hand Blown Bamboo Art Glass Vase by Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass
Hand Blown Bamboo Art Glass Vase by Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass

Hand Blown Bamboo Art Glass Vase by Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass

By Blenko Glass, Don Shepherd

Located in San Diego, CA

Hand blown yellow / gold art glass vase by Don Shepherd for Blenko Glass, circa 2005. This bamboo

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Joel Myers Emerald Green Blenko Genie Bottle Vase Retro Midcentury Art Glass
Joel Myers Emerald Green Blenko Genie Bottle Vase Retro Midcentury Art Glass

Joel Myers Emerald Green Blenko Genie Bottle Vase Retro Midcentury Art Glass

By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Joel Myers emerald green floor decanter vase/bottle Model #6954 Blenko, 1969. Very good vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Midcentury Hand Blown Glass Turquoise Long Floor or Table Vase by Blenko
Large Midcentury Hand Blown Glass Turquoise Long Floor or Table Vase by Blenko

Large Midcentury Hand Blown Glass Turquoise Long Floor or Table Vase by Blenko

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Stamford, CT

Large midcentury hand blown glass turquoise long floor or table vase by Blenko Teal floor or

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Sculptural Crackle Art Glass Jug / Vase, United States, 20th Century
Sculptural Crackle Art Glass Jug / Vase, United States, 20th Century

Sculptural Crackle Art Glass Jug / Vase, United States, 20th Century

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Sculptural Crackle Art Glass Jug / Vase, United States, 20th Century.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Mid century vintage large Blenko Handblown ruby red jar with stopper
Mid century vintage large Blenko Handblown ruby red jar with stopper

Mid century vintage large Blenko Handblown ruby red jar with stopper

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid century vintage Handblown deep ruby red Blenko jar with stopper. This is an early

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Glass Table Lamp
Mid Century Glass Table Lamp

Mid Century Glass Table Lamp

By Blenko Glass, The Marbro Lamp Company

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century table lamp, having an elongated amber glass bottle form body, on a metal plinth base

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chartreuse Lamps, CA. 1950
Pair of Chartreuse Lamps, CA. 1950

Pair of Chartreuse Lamps, CA. 1950

By Blenko Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

In the style of Winslow Anderson for Blenko Design mid century modern design pair of Lamps

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Bischoff Glass 1960s Hand-Blown Orange Tall "Bubble" Vase
Bischoff Glass 1960s Hand-Blown Orange Tall "Bubble" Vase

Bischoff Glass 1960s Hand-Blown Orange Tall "Bubble" Vase

By Blenko Glass

Located in Miami, FL

Bischoff Glass 1960s Hand-Blown Orange Tall "Bubble" Vase Offered for sale is a mid-century modern

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Monumental Glass Vase by Don Shepard for Blinko
Monumental Glass Vase by Don Shepard for Blinko

Monumental Glass Vase by Don Shepard for Blinko

By Blenko Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Monumental hand-blown glass vase by Don Shepard for Blenko. This beautiful, monumental vase

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

1960's Hand Blown Sculptural Blue Glass Vases
1960's Hand Blown Sculptural Blue Glass Vases

1960's Hand Blown Sculptural Blue Glass Vases

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair of 1960's modern hand blown blue glass sculptural vases attributed to Blenko Glass

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Pocket Emptier in yellow murano glass , 1960's
Vintage Pocket Emptier in yellow murano glass , 1960's

Vintage Pocket Emptier in yellow murano glass , 1960's

By Blenko Glass

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage Amber Clear Glass Tri-lobe Bowl Biomorphic-Shaped Amber BLENKO 1959. Fruit Bowl Art Glass

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Transparent Amethyst Purple Art Glass Vase Bulb
Transparent Amethyst Purple Art Glass Vase Bulb

Transparent Amethyst Purple Art Glass Vase Bulb

By Blenko Glass

Located in Toronto, ON

A transparent Amethyst purple art glass in a bulb-shaped vase. This vessel is crafted from a transparent purple pigment art glass with a rounded shape and a narrow mouth, reminiscent...

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair Dino Martens Style Swirl Post Modern Transparent Blown Glass Table Lamps
Pair Dino Martens Style Swirl Post Modern Transparent Blown Glass Table Lamps

Pair Dino Martens Style Swirl Post Modern Transparent Blown Glass Table Lamps

By Blenko Glass

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Mid-Century Modern hand-blown art glass table lamps Dino Martens Style. The swirled

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Rare Japanese Fishing Floating Glass Ball with Iron Frame
Rare Japanese Fishing Floating Glass Ball with Iron Frame

Rare Japanese Fishing Floating Glass Ball with Iron Frame

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and very rare Japanese fishing blown glass ball with special iron frame, freshly rewired new socket and cord lampshade not included it's 18 inches tall to the top of the so...

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Don Shepard for Blenko Clear Glass 'Bamboo' Design Vase
Don Shepard for Blenko Clear Glass 'Bamboo' Design Vase

Don Shepard for Blenko Clear Glass 'Bamboo' Design Vase

By Don Sheperd

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century tall clear glass cylindrical vase, shaped to resemble bamboo. (DON SHEPARD FOR

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Blenko Pitcher and Mug Set by Wayne Husted
Blenko Pitcher and Mug Set by Wayne Husted

Blenko Pitcher and Mug Set by Wayne Husted

By Wayne Husted

Located in Cincinnati, OH

who's iconic pieces defined the Mid Century period . The mugs and pitcher have nice flowing handles with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Blue Art Glass Penguin, Free Fast Shipping
Blenko Blue Art Glass Penguin, Free Fast Shipping

Blenko Blue Art Glass Penguin, Free Fast Shipping

Located in Kansas City, MO

Beautiful blue art glass modern penguin sculpture. No chips or repairs. Made by Blenko. Quick

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Hollywood Regency Mood Century Mirrored Bronze Finish Glass Table Lamp
Hollywood Regency Mood Century Mirrored Bronze Finish Glass Table Lamp

Hollywood Regency Mood Century Mirrored Bronze Finish Glass Table Lamp

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous elongated glass table lamp having a bronze/ gold colored mirrored body on a brass plinth base. The lamp is in very fine, original, clean and working condition, it accepts a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Mirror

Blenko styled Handblown Footed Glass Decanter Vase by Bischoff
Blenko styled Handblown Footed Glass Decanter Vase by Bischoff

Blenko styled Handblown Footed Glass Decanter Vase by Bischoff

By Wayne Husted

Located in Cincinnati, OH

frost type finish to the inside executed in the Mid Century . Crafted in the United States for the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Wayne Husted for Blenko Sea Foam Green Genie Bottle Decanter
Wayne Husted for Blenko Sea Foam Green Genie Bottle Decanter

Wayne Husted for Blenko Sea Foam Green Genie Bottle Decanter

By Wayne Husted

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sea foam green 5815 Genie bottle decanter designed in 1958 by Wayne Husted for Blenko. Decanter

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Wayne Husted for Blenko Amethyst Hand Blown American Modernist Vase
Wayne Husted for Blenko Amethyst Hand Blown American Modernist Vase

Wayne Husted for Blenko Amethyst Hand Blown American Modernist Vase

By Wayne Husted

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wayne Husted for Blenko hand blown amethyst vase measures 11" by 5.25". It is signed with the acid

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Glass Table Lamp by Wayne Husted for Blenko
Art Glass Table Lamp by Wayne Husted for Blenko

Art Glass Table Lamp by Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Wayne Husted

Located in Atlanta, GA

A blown art glass lamp Model 551 by Wayne Husted for Blenko 1970s. Made with his signature

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Important Prototype Vases by Winslow Anderson, 1952
Important Prototype Vases by Winslow Anderson, 1952

Important Prototype Vases by Winslow Anderson, 1952

By Winslow Anderson, Blenko Glass

Located in South Charleston, WV

Signed by the Artist 1952, Winslow Anderson. When Winslow designed the vase model 961 he produced prototypes, and he kept these 2 handblown prototypes with him until his death in 20...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Boho Blue Art Glass Decanter
Vintage Boho Blue Art Glass Decanter

Vintage Boho Blue Art Glass Decanter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

art glass decanter. Reminiscent of the iconic mid-century designs by Blenko or Empoli, this vessel

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Blenko Glass Optic Emerald Green and Brass Lamp
Midcentury Blenko Glass Optic Emerald Green and Brass Lamp

Midcentury Blenko Glass Optic Emerald Green and Brass Lamp

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Midcentury Blenko glass optic emerald green and brass mount table lamp. This sparkling Blenko glass

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A colleciton of Turquoise & Sea Green mid-century Blenko glass
A colleciton of Turquoise & Sea Green mid-century Blenko glass

A colleciton of Turquoise & Sea Green mid-century Blenko glass

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Vases

Midcentury Blenko Art Glass Decanter with Stopper in Deep Purple
Midcentury Blenko Art Glass Decanter with Stopper in Deep Purple

Midcentury Blenko Art Glass Decanter with Stopper in Deep Purple

By Blenko Glass

Located in New Hyde Park, NY

Age appropriate wear. Measurements: 6.5" W x 6.5" D x 22" H.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Blenko Art Glass Decanter with Stopper
Midcentury Blenko Art Glass Decanter with Stopper

Midcentury Blenko Art Glass Decanter with Stopper

Located in New Hyde Park, NY

Age appropriate wear. Measurements: 7.5" W x 7.5" D x 12" H.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Blenko Charcoal Grey Crackle Glass Decanter with Stopper, Circa 1950
Midcentury Blenko Charcoal Grey Crackle Glass Decanter with Stopper, Circa 1950

Midcentury Blenko Charcoal Grey Crackle Glass Decanter with Stopper, Circa 1950

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

ATA1433 A Blenko charcoal crackle glass decanter with clear crackle glass stopper. Due to the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass

Blenko Ashtray 1960s Midcentury Brutalist Glass
Blenko Ashtray 1960s Midcentury Brutalist Glass

Blenko Ashtray 1960s Midcentury Brutalist Glass

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

1960s midcentury Blenko clear glass ashtray. Brutalist texture and design. Still retains original

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

USA, Blenko Carafe by Wayne Husted with Matching Candleholder 1970, Labelled
USA, Blenko Carafe by Wayne Husted with Matching Candleholder 1970, Labelled

USA, Blenko Carafe by Wayne Husted with Matching Candleholder 1970, Labelled

By Wayne Husted

Located in Halstead, GB

This Blenko bottle by Wayne Husted is 45 cms in height, made of the crackle glass the stopper is

Category

Antique 1660s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Vintage Mid Century Brutalist Glass Catchall Dish
Blenko Vintage Mid Century Brutalist Glass Catchall Dish

Blenko Vintage Mid Century Brutalist Glass Catchall Dish

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Blenko Glass Company has been a family owned and operated American company since 1893. Exquisite

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

BLENKO Mid 20th Century Hand-Blown Green Glass Decanter
BLENKO Mid 20th Century Hand-Blown Green Glass Decanter

BLENKO Mid 20th Century Hand-Blown Green Glass Decanter

By Blenko Glass

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Mid 20th Century hand-blown glass decanter by Blenko Glass. Green glass decanter with squat round

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Oversized Royal Blue Blenko Art Glass Jar
Mid-Century Modern Oversized Royal Blue Blenko Art Glass Jar

Mid-Century Modern Oversized Royal Blue Blenko Art Glass Jar

By Blenko Glass

Located in New Hyde Park, NY

Age appropriate wear. Measurements: 10" W x 10" D x 12" H.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Mid-20th Century Pair of Blenko Style Blown Crackle Glass Cruet Decanters
Mid-20th Century Pair of Blenko Style Blown Crackle Glass Cruet Decanters

Mid-20th Century Pair of Blenko Style Blown Crackle Glass Cruet Decanters

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-20th century pair of Blenko style blown crackle glass, olive green cruet decanters. Features

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Lavender Blenko Decanter
Lavender Blenko Decanter

Lavender Blenko Decanter

Unavailable|$650

Lavender Blenko Decanter

By Blenko Glass

Located in Miami, FL

Purple cracked glass

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bottles

Amber Glass Vase by Blenko
Amber Glass Vase by Blenko

Amber Glass Vase by Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in Bastrop, TX

Mid-Century Modern, hand blown amber dimpled art glass vessel in Winslow Anderson style for Blenko

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Three-Piece Blenko Glass Collection
Three-Piece Blenko Glass Collection

Three-Piece Blenko Glass Collection

By Blenko Glass

Located in Hudson, NY

A collection of blown glass vase forms by the Blenko Glass Company. Corseted green vase 12" H x 6

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Monumental Blenko Amberina Floor Decanter
Monumental Blenko Amberina Floor Decanter

Monumental Blenko Amberina Floor Decanter

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

Striking amberina floor decanter by Blenko. The piece is big and beautiful! Please contact for

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Set of Two Blenko Glass Decanters
Set of Two Blenko Glass Decanters

Set of Two Blenko Glass Decanters

Unavailable|$950 / set

Set of Two Blenko Glass Decanters

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish set will make the perfect addition to your bar, kitchen or perhaps to collect your sea-glass from your summer by the sea.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Glass

Set of Two Blenko Glass Candlesticks
Set of Two Blenko Glass Candlesticks

Set of Two Blenko Glass Candlesticks

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Blenko glass. Note: Dimensions are 26" height x 9.63" diameter. Dimensions are 25" height x 9" diameter

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Trio Sea Green decanters by Wayne Husted for Blenko, 1960's
Trio Sea Green decanters by Wayne Husted for Blenko, 1960's

Trio Sea Green decanters by Wayne Husted for Blenko, 1960's

By Blenko Glass

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Blenko Amethyst Handblown Glass Lamp with Finial
Blenko Amethyst Handblown Glass Lamp with Finial

Blenko Amethyst Handblown Glass Lamp with Finial

By Blenko Glass

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern wine bottle shaped Blenko handblown glass lamp is in a rare shade

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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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.