Unavailable|$488
Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Orange Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Washington, DC
Joel Myers for Blenko Glass orange ombre vase. Additional 15% discount for the set of four.
Glass
Unavailable|$795 / set
Pair of Clear Glass Blenko Vases with Stoppers
By Blenko Glass
Located in Southfield, MI
Gigantic pair of Blenko clear glass vases or decanters, dating to the late 1960's. Rare form and
Blown Glass
Unavailable|$645
Blenko Lemon Yellow Optical Art Glass Flame Stopper Decanter
By Blenko Glass
Located in Greenport, NY
We assume this is by Blenko Glass Company however we’re still combing through their catalogs to
Art Glass
Unavailable|$275
Jonquil Yellow Blenko Pinwheel Pitcher / Carafe by Joel Myers
By Blenko Glass
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This striking Blenko double spouted pitcher or carafe was designed by Joel Myers for Blenko and
Blown Glass
Unavailable|$1,200
Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Floor Decanter with Stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Washington, DC
Joel Myers for Blenko Glass ombre orange floor decanter with stopper. Additional 15% discount for
Glass
Unavailable|$1,690
Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Floor Decanter with Stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Washington, DC
"Butterfly" Joel Myers for Blenko Glass amber floor Tall (22 inch) decanter with stopper.
Glass
Unavailable|$650
1958 Owl vase by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Company
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous articles http://www.cultureobject.com
Unavailable|$1,145 / set
Pair of Turquoise Sommerso Stopper Decanters by The Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous articles http
Large Blenko Style Blown Glass Chartreuse Green Decanter with Large Ball Stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern large chartreuse / apple green Blenko style blown glass decanter
Blown Glass
Unavailable|$395
Blenko Wayne Husted 5919 Chalice Vase
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Denver, CO
A rarely seen Blenko art glass chalice form vase. Model number 5909 designed by Wayne Husted with
Art Glass
Unavailable|$165
Mid-Century American "Crackle" Blown Glass Beverage Pitcher
By Blenko Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century American "Crackle" blown glass lidded two-piece beverage pitcher in the style of
Blown Glass
Unavailable|$700
Blenko Blown Glass Lamp by Don Sheperd
By Don Shepherd, Blenko Glass
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A lovely "wheat" colored blown glass Blenko table lamp by Don Sheperd who designed for Blenko from
Unavailable|$700
Blenko Blown Glass Lamp Designed by Don Shepherd
By Blenko Glass, Don Sheperd
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A lovely "wheat" colored blown glass Blenko lamp by Don Shepherd who designed for Blenko from 1974
Large 1959 Baluster Profile Decanter by Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
://www.blenkoarchive.org/blenko_signatures_labels.htm ___ All our glass is vintage mid-20thC hand blown art glass
Unavailable|$3,640
Three 1959 Baluster form decanters by Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous articles http
Unavailable|$595
Rare sheriff decanter by Joel Myers for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Joel Philip Myers, Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
expert in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has
Unavailable|$272
1963 Blenko Tall Crackle Glass 976 Pitcher by Winslow Anderson
By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson
Located in Sacramento, CA
Stunning tall, crackle-finished #976 pitcher in kiwi green. Designed by Winslow Anderson for Blenko
Glass
Unavailable|$1,950
Pair of Olive Green designs by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko
By Joel Philip Myers, Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous articles http
Sommerso
1957 'Mushroom decanter' by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in New York, NY
leading dealer and expert in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli
Unavailable|$2,985 / set
Trio of purple Wayne Husted Designs for Blenko 1958-62
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
leading dealer and expert in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli
Unavailable|$695
1962 Jonquil Decanter by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in New York, NY
in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has
Unavailable|$215
Midcentury Green Folded Glass Vase by Don Shepherd for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Don Shepherd
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant midcentury green folded glass vase by Don Shepherd for Blenko. Don Shepherd (1930
Glass
Exceptional and large seeded 1948 vase by Winslow Anderson for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson
Located in New York, NY
in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has
Unavailable|$450
Rare 1959 vase by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in New York, NY
'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous
1963 Olive Green decanter by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
and expert in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass
Diminutive 1949 Ruby Red gourd form vase by Winsolw Anderson for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson
Located in New York, NY
in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has
Unavailable|$495
1967 Narrow lolipop decanter by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
expert in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has
Rare & Important Sculptural Bowl, 1954 by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in New York, NY
://www.blenkoarchive.org/blenko_catalog_1954.htm ___ All our glass is vintage mid-20thC hand blown art glass. Items are
1950 Indent vase in Chartreuse by Winslow Anderson for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson
Located in New York, NY
vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published
1950 indent vase in Teal by Winslow Anderson for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson
Located in New York, NY
vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published
Lilac Rosette vase from 1959 by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in New York, NY
Object, is the leading dealer and expert in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th
1964 Amberina Teardrop Bottle by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko
By Joel Philip Myers, Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
and expert in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass
Unavailable|$450
Coral Textured Plum Colored Blenko Vase by Joel Myers, 1967
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous
Blown Glass
Massive sculptural pitcher from 1967 by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous
Unavailable|$495
1967 Sommerso Decanter by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published
1967 Coral Textured amberina decanter by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous articles http://www.cultureobject.com
Elegant and Slender 1960 Bud Vase by Wayne Husted for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in New York, NY
://www.blenkoarchive.org/blenko_signatures_labels.htm ___ All our glass is vintage mid-20thC hand blown art glass
1967 Controlled Bubble Amberina vase by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
and expert in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass
1969 Large Cylindrical Bottle Form by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous articles http://www.cultureobject.com
Massive 2 foot tall 1965 Architectural Decanter by Joel Myers for Blenko
By Joel Philip Myers, 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
1964 'Gump's Decanter' mby Joel Philip Myers for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous articles http://www.cultureobject.com
Unavailable|$1,570
Trio of 1960's Olive Green decanter by Joel Myers for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous articles http
1965 Finial Stopper Decanter by Joel Philip Myers for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published
1969 Optic Rib Decanter by Joel Philip Myers for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous articles http://www.cultureobject.com
1964 Olive Green decanter by Joel Philip Myers for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous
Unavailable|$1,690
A trio of decanters in Honey design by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
and expert in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass
Large Footed Vase from 1965 by Joel Philip Myers for the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in New York, NY
'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous
Unavailable|$903 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blenko Moulded Glass Vases from 1966, Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted
Located in Halstead, GB
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blenko moulded glass vases from 1966 - Wayne Husted Measures: Height 35
Art Glass
Unavailable|$2,200
Pair of Blenko Style Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful deep blue-green Blenko style glass vases - with Lucite cap and base - includes clear
Glass, Lucite
Unavailable|$425
Winslow Anderson Design Blenko Amberina Fish Vase
By Winslow Anderson
Located in Papaikou, HI
Another one of Blenko's playful, almost humorous designs by one of their premier designers, Winslow
Blown Glass
Unavailable|$850
Rare Large Wayne Husted Design Blenko Ewer
By Wayne Husted
Located in Papaikou, HI
Wayne Husted was one of the most important designers ever employed by Blenko. His large scale and
Blown Glass
Unavailable|$650
Large Blenko Jug Designed by Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted
Located in Papaikou, HI
Husted loved designing large exuberant expressions of his talent. This is one of those. Measures: Its 18" tall and about 10" diameter. And you would never use it as a jug. Really. Bu...
Blown Glass
Unavailable|$650 / set
Pair of Blenko Crackle Glass Bent Neck Decanters by Winslow Anderson
By Winslow Anderson
Located in Papaikou, HI
design at Blenko from 1946-1954, and helped to establish the reputation of Blenko to be one of the
Blown Glass
Unavailable|$1,390
Group of Winslow Anderson designs in Sea Green
By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson
Located in New York, NY
the leading dealer and expert in vintage 'Historic Period' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century
1959 'U-Cut' vase by Wayne Husted for the Blenk Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in New York, NY
' Blenko glass (1947-74) and mid-20th century Empoli glass. Damon has published numerous articles http
Tall Mid Century Blenko Green Glass Decanter Bottle
Located in West Hartford, CT
Taller Mid-Century blenko green glass decanter with matching stopper.
Art Glass
Massive Mid Century Blenko American Art Glass Ruby Amberina Centerpiece Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent mid century Blenko art glass handmade cube-shaped vase. Slightly pinched sides with
Blown 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.