Sold|$750
Midcentury Blenko Vase Glass Planter
By Blenko Glass
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful vintage Blenko planter vase in blue.
Blown Glass
Sold|$595
Midcentury Blenko Glass Flower Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Southampton, NJ
An original Blenko glass flower vase, circa 1960.
Blown Glass
Large Mid Century Blenko Vase by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage large electric blue glass vase by Wayne Husted for Blenko Glass.
Glass
Mid-Century Blenko Amber Glass Owl Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A wonderful mid century glass vase in the shape of an owl. Made by Blenko. Beautiful amber color to
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Mid Century Blenko Yellow Art Glass Decanter Bottle Vessel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful yellow colored Blenko glass decanter with tall matching stopper. Great addition to your
Art Glass
Fabulous Mid Century Blenko Bottle Barware Glasses set of 8 by Fred Press
By Fred Press
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare set of 8 Fred Press original bar glasses. Set of 8 with Blenko style decanter design in
Glass
Blenko Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Pitcher
By Blenko Glass
Located in Astoria, NY
Blenko Mid-Century Modern blue hand-blown glass pitcher, unmarked. Measures: 13" height x 8
Glass
Mid-Century Collection of Blenko "Pinch" Vases
By Blenko Glass
Located in Wilton, CT
Very colorful and in fine condition this group of five pinch vases was manufactured by Blenko glass
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Blenko Emerald Green Pinched Vase Model 921L Mid Century Modern
By Blenko Glass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Blenko Emerald Green Pinched Glass Vase, Model 921L, is a remarkable piece of mid-century
Glass
Mid Century Green Blenko Fluted Fruit Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in Buchanan, NY
Vintage mid century green fluted fruit bowl by Blenko. Very good vintage condition. Ref #: H1115
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern, Amberina, Blenko Glass, Moonshine Jug
By Blenko Glass
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-20th century Blenko glass moonshine jug in amberina - large size of rounded bell form having a
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Clear Blenko Handcrafted Glass Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, clear Blenko glass vase, with applied green glass flower
Glass
1960s Blenko Tangerine Mid-Century Modern Footed Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Blenko tangerine footed bowl. Measures 10.5" by 8.5". In very good vintage condition.
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Mid-Century Modern Large Blenko Glass Sculpture Bottle Vessel with Stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a rare and large, blue Blenko glass vessel with stopper, made in Italy
Glass
Sold|$275 / set
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of Blenko handcrafted owl bookends, clear glass a small fleabite on the bottom of one and
Blown Glass
American Mid-Century Modern Rare Amoeba Blenko Glass Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare color amoeba shape textured glass bowl dish , by Blenko circa 1960's excellent
Blown Glass
Sold|$1,500 / set
Complimentary Pair of Large, Mid-Century Glass Blenko Vases
By Blenko Glass
Located in Southampton, NJ
A vintage pair of Blenko flower vases.
Blown Glass
Large Blenko Amber Crackle Fish Vase Mid-century Modern
By Blenko Glass
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical and fun large amber crackle Blenko fish vase. This lovely fish sculpture is large and
Sold|$375 / set
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Glass Cubes Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of Blenko handcrafted cube bookends in clear glass with designs on the side.
Blown Glass
Vintage Blenko Candle Holders, Mid-Century Art Glass, USA, 1970
By Blenko Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Blenko Candle Holders circa 1970
Art Glass
Sold|$375 / set
Blenko Glass Cube Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of glass bookends by Blenko each feature a chunky cube form that simulates the look of a
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Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Vessel Orange Table Sculpture Signed, 1970s
By Blenko Glass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
. This impressively large, Mid-Century Modern, yellow, dimpled, art glass vessel by Blenko.
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Pair of Mid Century Electric Blue Glass Lamps by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vibrant blue glass lamps by Blenko with matching blue globe finials. Each sits on a
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Mid-Century Modern Massive Green Blenko Glass Table Lamp Brass, 1950s
By Blenko Glass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent, massive table lamp, made of hand blown, green Blenko Glass
Brass
Blenko Glass Double Spouted Pitcher Decanter, a trio in Mid-Century Colors
By Blenko Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
with double spouted design. Assorted Mid-Century colors of amethysts purple, amber orange, and sky blue
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Mid-20th Century Blenko Glass Decanter-form Floor Vase in Vivid Green
By Blenko Glass
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large Mid-Century Modern floor vase by Blenko Glass in the form of an oversized decanter and
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Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Decanter Vessel Stopper Joel Myers Red, 1960s
By Blenko Glass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a rare and large oversized red orange Blenko glass decanter with stopper
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Assorted Collection of Five Mid-Century Glass Vases and Bottles by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Blenko, with different sizes ranging from 19 1/2" to 8" tall and 7" to 4" in diameters. No chips or
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Huge Blue Blenko Lamp with Original Gold Mesh Shade Mid-century Modern
By Blenko Glass
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Large scale blue Blenko lamp with it's original gold mesh shade. The size alone is spectacular at
Stunning Pair of Turquoise Blenko Style Murano Glass Lamps Mid-Century Modern
By Blenko Glass
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of turquoise Blenko style Murano glass lamps. Beautiful slightly ribbed turquoise
Brass
Sold|$450 / set
Pair of Blenko Glass Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of glass bookends by Blenko each feature a chunky half semi circle form that simulates
Glass
Sold|$75
Clear blenko pitcher
By Blenko Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic blenko pitcher. This one is dated 2004. It has the original blenko sticker. These pitchers
Glass
Sold|$575
Blenko Glass Decanter
By Blenko Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Tall, slender glass bottle in bright blue by Blenko. The bottle has a subtle effect of spiraling
Blown Glass
Sold|$1,100
Blue Blenko Glass Collection
By Blenko Glass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
and Mid-Century to that beach house interior, manufactured by the Blenko Glass Company.
Pair of Tall Mid-Century Modern Bottle Shaped Blenko Glass Table Lamps
By Blenko Glass
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of very elegant, tall and tapered grey - green dimpled glass, with brass fittings. Measures: 28.5 to the top of the socket and 34.5 to the top of the shades pictured. Shades not...
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1950s Blue Blown Glass Table Lamp by Winslow Andersen for Blenko Mid Century
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Winslow Andersen for Blenko rare blue glass mouth blown glass table lamp all original no chips or
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Mid-Century Modern Blenko Pair of Red and Yellow Glass Bear Book Ends, 1970s
By Blenko Glass
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Blenko glass, circa 1970s. In excellent condition. The dimensions of each are 3.5" W x 2.5" D x 4.5" H.
Glass
Sold|$1,750
Very Tall Blenko Bottle
By Blenko Glass
Located in Bainbridge, NY
rare and massive Red hand blown Blenko Bottle with tear drop stopper (29" to top of bottle)
Glass
Sold|$350
Blenko Pitcher Smoked Glass
By Blenko Glass
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Blenko Pitcher Smoked Glass Excellent vintage condition. H: 12.5 (31.75cm) D: 11.5 (29.2cm
Sold|$650 / set
Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers. In overall excellent condition, with no chips
Glass
Sold|$650 / set
Owl Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers. In overall excellent condition, with no chips
Glass
Sold|$68
Emerald Glass Pitcher by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Fairfield, CA
. Made by Blenko with the original sticker still attached.
Glass
Sold|$245
Blenko Amber Glass Water Vessel
By Blenko Glass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A amber hand blown glass water vessel with round bubble designs manufactured by the Blenko Glass
Blown Glass
Sold|$650
Blown Glass Bottle by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Montreal, QC
Large gourd shaped blue glass bottle with stopper by Blenko.
Sold|$1,200
Monumental Decanter Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Monumental decanter floor vase by Blenko. USA, circa 1950. Amber glass; removable stopper. Height
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Blenko Fan Base Signed and Dated Model 872 by Richard Blenko, 2001
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking Blenko blown glass vase, circa 2001 signed and dated, excellent colors and condition no
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Blenko Handcrafted Midcentury Glass Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful 1960s handcrafted glass vase by Blenko. Has a clear finish with blue accents. In
Blown Glass
Sold|$295
Blenko Glass Olive Cornucopia Horn
By Blenko Glass
Located in Astoria, NY
A blown glass cornucopia horn, produced circa 1950s by Blenko Glass Co. of Milton, West Virginia
Blown Glass
Sold|$300 / set
Vintage Cast Glass Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic pair of heavy Mid-Century Modern cast glass semi-circular column bookends by Blenko
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Blenko Midcentury Glass Sculptural Candleholder
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
A Classic beautiful glass candleholder by Blenko. Diamond like and Alien like at the same time
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Blenko Large Decorative Bottle with Stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Blenko Large Decorative Bottle with Stopper Offered for sale is a large Blenko bottle with stopper
Blown Glass
Sold|$1,417
Crackled green lamp by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in South Charleston, WV
Model LP-14, A lovely single olive green art glass green table lamp by Blenko studio, 1970s. In a
Art Glass, Maple
Sold|$495
Blenko Solid Glass Block Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Pair of midcentury solid glass block bookends with rows of raised stylized flowers. Great in a bookcase or a coffee table as sculptural elements.
Art Glass
Sold|$5,500 / set
Collection of Large Blenko Glass Pieces
By Blenko Glass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A collection of large, red-orange Blenko pieces, largest measuring 33.25" H.
Sold|$375
Midcentury Glass Fish Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun midcentury glass fish vase by Blenko, circa 1970s. The vase is 15.25" tall and 7" wide.
Blown Glass
Sold|$325 / set
Vintage Triangular Cast Glass Bookends by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An awesome pair of heavy mid-century modern cast glass triangle shaped bookends by Blenko. Two
Glass
Sold|$1,800 / set
Pair of Crystal Penguins by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of crystal penguins by Blenko. They measure about 13.5" high and 5" diameter.
Crystal
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.