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Vintage Blenko Light Purple Decanter Bottle With Stopper and Molded Design
Vintage Blenko Light Purple Decanter Bottle With Stopper and Molded Design

Vintage Blenko Light Purple Decanter Bottle With Stopper and Molded Design

By Blenko Glass

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely vintage molded glass decanter bottle by Blenko has a teardrop original long stopper

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Blenko Glass Ensemble by Wayne Husted in Red, Yellow & Orange Tones
Blenko Glass Ensemble by Wayne Husted in Red, Yellow & Orange Tones

Blenko Glass Ensemble by Wayne Husted in Red, Yellow & Orange Tones

By Blenko Glass

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Remarkable 25 piece Blenko glass ensemble dating from the 1930s-1960s. These examples were designed

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass

Vintage Blenko Hand Blown Glass Green Pear with Gold Stem
Vintage Blenko Hand Blown Glass Green Pear with Gold Stem

Vintage Blenko Hand Blown Glass Green Pear with Gold Stem

By Blenko Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand blown green and amber glass shape like a pear with an opening in the middle and also at the end of the stem. Unique and delicate sophisticated sculpture. It will add some co...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Garniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Blenko Emerald Green Teal Hand Blown Art Glass Vase 19”
Vintage Blenko Emerald Green Teal Hand Blown Art Glass Vase 19”

Vintage Blenko Emerald Green Teal Hand Blown Art Glass Vase 19”

By Blenko Glass

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century modern (1960s) large Blenko hand blown emerald green / teal glass vase featuring a

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Midcentury Seafoam & Aqua Art Glass Table Lamp Pair, Scandinavian Modern
Blenko Midcentury Seafoam & Aqua Art Glass Table Lamp Pair, Scandinavian Modern

Blenko Midcentury Seafoam & Aqua Art Glass Table Lamp Pair, Scandinavian Modern

By Blenko Glass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous midcentury set. Two table lamps. Blenko Glass Co., 1970s. Walnut, glass, and brass

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Rare Large Blenko Studio Amberine Glass Plaque Native American Indian & Horses
Rare Large Blenko Studio Amberine Glass Plaque Native American Indian & Horses

Rare Large Blenko Studio Amberine Glass Plaque Native American Indian & Horses

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

attributed as one of the most rare Blenko pieces out there. The condition is very good with no chips or

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Drinking, Cocktail, and Shot Glasses by Blenko, 1950s, Blown Clear & Green Glass
Drinking, Cocktail, and Shot Glasses by Blenko, 1950s, Blown Clear & Green Glass

Drinking, Cocktail, and Shot Glasses by Blenko, 1950s, Blown Clear & Green Glass

By Blenko Glass

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of seventeen Blenko hand blown glasses. Nine drinking glasses, four hi-ball glasses and four

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Massive Blenko Glass Table Lamp in Orange and Yellow by Wayne Husted
Massive Blenko Glass Table Lamp in Orange and Yellow by Wayne Husted

Massive Blenko Glass Table Lamp in Orange and Yellow by Wayne Husted

By Blenko Glass

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Wayne Husted for Blenko blown glass table lamp, circa late 1960s. This large-scale example has hues

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Massive Clear Half Moon Glass Bookend or Door Stopper, Wayne Husted for Blenko
Massive Clear Half Moon Glass Bookend or Door Stopper, Wayne Husted for Blenko

Massive Clear Half Moon Glass Bookend or Door Stopper, Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Massive clear half moon glass bookend designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko, circa 1960s. In great

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Bud Vase
Blenko Bud Vase

Blenko Bud Vase

By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers

Located in Dallas, TX

Early handcrafted Blenko Bud vase in Tangerine. Shown in the 1957 Blenko catalogue as model 5723

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Blenko Cast Glass Owl Bookends
Blenko Cast Glass Owl Bookends

Blenko Cast Glass Owl Bookends

By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

1960s handcrafted pair of thick clear solid glass bookends designed by Joel Myers for Blenko. No

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

Blenko Blue Art Glass Bulbous Vase W/ Narrow Neck, Hand Blown Undulating Form
Blenko Blue Art Glass Bulbous Vase W/ Narrow Neck, Hand Blown Undulating Form

Blenko Blue Art Glass Bulbous Vase W/ Narrow Neck, Hand Blown Undulating Form

By Blenko Glass

Located in Kansas City, MO

Art Glass vase in blue by Blenko, 1960s. Hand blown bulbous with undulating wave like form. No

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Hand Blown Smoke Grey Three Bubble Art Glass Vase in the Style of Blenko Glass
Hand Blown Smoke Grey Three Bubble Art Glass Vase in the Style of Blenko Glass

Hand Blown Smoke Grey Three Bubble Art Glass Vase in the Style of Blenko Glass

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Hand blown smoke grey three bubble art glass vase in the style of Blenko Glass (could possibly be

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Monumental Lamp by Blenko, 1955
Monumental Lamp by Blenko, 1955

Monumental Lamp by Blenko, 1955

By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

Located in South Charleston, WV

1955, Winslow Anderson, Blenko, Milton, WV USA art glass. Model LP-19. 46" tall and 9" wide. One of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Maple

Unique Blenko Lamp 1972 Charisma Line
Unique Blenko Lamp 1972 Charisma Line

Unique Blenko Lamp 1972 Charisma Line

By John Nickerson, Blenko Glass

Located in South Charleston, WV

The Charimsa series by John Nickerson for Blenko of 1972 is a highly regarded and collectible line

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Viking Turquoise Glass Vase
Mid-Century Viking Turquoise Glass Vase

Mid-Century Viking Turquoise Glass Vase

By Blenko Glass

Located in Wilton, CT

1960's Viking Glass flower vase with great color and in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Winslow Anderson Glass Fish Sculpture for Blenko
Winslow Anderson Glass Fish Sculpture for Blenko

Winslow Anderson Glass Fish Sculpture for Blenko

By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Winslow Anderson. Manufacturer: Blenko Glass Co. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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

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 Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Tangerine Decanter
Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Tangerine Decanter

Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Tangerine Decanter

By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass

Located in Astoria, NY

A blown glass decanter, model #6716 designed by Joel Myers in 1967 for Blenko Glass Co. of Milton W

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Glass Ice Floe Candle Holders Set
Blenko Glass Ice Floe Candle Holders Set

Blenko Glass Ice Floe Candle Holders Set

By Blenko Glass, Don Shepherd

Located in Soquel, CA

Set of four Mid-Century Modern candle holders by Don Shepherd (American, 1930-1988) for Blenko

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass

Wayne Husted Large Blenko Bottle 2 Left!
Wayne Husted Large Blenko Bottle 2 Left!

Wayne Husted Large Blenko Bottle 2 Left!

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Red one is sold! Wayne Husted for Blenko Glass large bottles with stoppers. Roughly 36" tall with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Monumental Wayne Husted Floor Vase for Blenko
Monumental Wayne Husted Floor Vase for Blenko

Monumental Wayne Husted Floor Vase for Blenko

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Culver City, CA

A stunning Wayne Husted for Blenko floor vase in a bamboo style and deep yellow in color. A

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Wayne Husted for Blenko Dimpled Glass Vase
Wayne Husted for Blenko Dimpled Glass Vase

Wayne Husted for Blenko Dimpled Glass Vase

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Buffalo, NY

Wayne Husted for Blenko dimpled glass vase, wonderful color and form. Amazing surrealistic design.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Mid-Century Empoli Glass Vase
Italian Mid-Century Empoli Glass Vase

Italian Mid-Century Empoli Glass Vase

By Blenko Glass

Located in Buchanan, NY

Aqua green colored glass vase by Empoli.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Glass

Rarely Seen 1950s Wayne Husted Blenko Chalice Vase
Rarely Seen 1950s Wayne Husted Blenko Chalice Vase

Rarely Seen 1950s Wayne Husted Blenko Chalice Vase

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Miami, FL

REDUCED FROM $450....Legendary Blenko artist Wayne Husted designed this rarely seen vase / Chalice

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Monumental Amethyst Lap by Wayne Husted for Blenko
Monumental Amethyst Lap by Wayne Husted for Blenko

Monumental Amethyst Lap by Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in South Charleston, WV

Exceptional and monumental being the largest table lamp produced by Blenko. Upon a small table it

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Architectural Glass Blenko Tangerine Vessel by Wayne Husted
Architectural Glass Blenko Tangerine Vessel by Wayne Husted

Architectural Glass Blenko Tangerine Vessel by Wayne Husted

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Architectural Blenko tangerine floor vessel/bottle by Wayne Husted. Bottle is 20.25" high and 7

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Architectural Glass Blenko Red Vessel by Wayne Husted
Architectural Glass Blenko Red Vessel by Wayne Husted

Architectural Glass Blenko Red Vessel by Wayne Husted

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Architectural Blenko red floor vessel/bottle by Wayne Husted. Bottle is 26.25" high and 9.5

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Joel Myers for Blenko #658L Decanter in Peacock Blue
Joel Myers for Blenko #658L Decanter in Peacock Blue

Joel Myers for Blenko #658L Decanter in Peacock Blue

By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass

Located in Astoria, NY

A "L" decanter designed in 1965 for Blenko Glass Co. by Joel Myers, in a vibrant peacock

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare 1963 Rose Color Blenko Horn Model 964
Rare 1963 Rose Color Blenko Horn Model 964

Rare 1963 Rose Color Blenko Horn Model 964

By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

Located in South Charleston, WV

Rare Blenko #964 horn of plenty or cornucopia designed by Winslow Anderson. This horn in this color

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Monumental Blenko Lamp in Chestnut, 1965
Monumental Blenko Lamp in Chestnut, 1965

Monumental Blenko Lamp in Chestnut, 1965

By Joel Philip Myers, Blenko Glass

Located in South Charleston, WV

Joel Myers, Blenko USA Art Glass, wood, steel, brass 50.5" tall, 11 inch wide This lamp from

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Dimpled Emerald Green Vase by Winslow Anderson for Blenko
Dimpled Emerald Green Vase by Winslow Anderson for Blenko

Dimpled Emerald Green Vase by Winslow Anderson for Blenko

By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century, small, emerald green glass, dimpled vase by Winslow Anderson for Blenko Glass.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Tall Massive Collectible Amberina Glass Handkerchief Vase by Blenko
Tall Massive Collectible Amberina Glass Handkerchief Vase by Blenko

Tall Massive Collectible Amberina Glass Handkerchief Vase by Blenko

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful colors on this large Blenko amberina glass vase, circa 1970's excellent condition.

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Elephant Bookends
Pair of Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Elephant Bookends

Pair of Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Elephant Bookends

By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of glass bookends by Joel Myers for Blenko, c.1960s, USA are a stunning teal color. Each

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

1950's Mid Century  Glass Table Lamp by Murano in Purple
1950's Mid Century  Glass Table Lamp by Murano in Purple

1950's Mid Century Glass Table Lamp by Murano in Purple

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful midcentury, glass table lamp in purple glass lampshade not included, perfect working condition, 24.5" tall from bottom to top of the socket. And 7" in diameter no chips or ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

#588 Rocket Decanter 1959 by Wayne Husted for Blenko
#588 Rocket Decanter 1959 by Wayne Husted for Blenko

#588 Rocket Decanter 1959 by Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in South Charleston, WV

architectural scale decanter produced by Blenko which lead to others and this is a rare color and condition for

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1960s BLENKO Clear Glass OWL Bookends Joel Myers West Virginia
1960s BLENKO Clear Glass OWL Bookends Joel Myers West Virginia

1960s BLENKO Clear Glass OWL Bookends Joel Myers West Virginia

By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Bookends Modern Handblown Glass OWL Bookends by BLENKO WV Thick clear solid Glass bookends designed

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass

Collection of Sculptural Glass Vases by Wayne Husted for Blenko
Collection of Sculptural Glass Vases by Wayne Husted for Blenko

Collection of Sculptural Glass Vases by Wayne Husted for Blenko

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

Collection of sculptural glass vases, designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko, American, circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Crackle Glass Decanter Manner of Blenko
Crackle Glass Decanter Manner of Blenko

Crackle Glass Decanter Manner of Blenko

By Viking Glass Company, Blenko Glass

Located in Fulton, CA

glass makers of the mid-century period, Viking, Blenko, Pilgrim, etc. Measures 9.25 inched high. Circa

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Ombre Blown Blenko Orange Decanter with Lid by John Nickerson
Large Ombre Blown Blenko Orange Decanter with Lid by John Nickerson

Large Ombre Blown Blenko Orange Decanter with Lid by John Nickerson

By John Nickerson, Blenko Glass

Located in Hudson, NY

John Nickerson for Blenko architectural decanter #7430 with lid/stopper in a orange, red, yellow

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown 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

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

1960s Blenko Blue Glass Owl Bookends by Joel Myers Milton WV
1960s Blenko Blue Glass Owl Bookends by Joel Myers Milton WV

1960s Blenko Blue Glass Owl Bookends by Joel Myers Milton WV

By Blenko Glass, Joel Myers

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Bookends Pair of Cobalt BLUE Handblown handcrafted Glass OWL Bookends by BLENKO of USA Designed by

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Modernist Blenko by Wayne Husted Cobalt Blue Blown-Glass Urn, USA 1950s
Modernist Blenko by Wayne Husted Cobalt Blue Blown-Glass Urn, USA 1950s

Modernist Blenko by Wayne Husted Cobalt Blue Blown-Glass Urn, USA 1950s

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Valencia, VC

Blenko Glass. Hand-blown in the USA circa the Mid 20th Century period. Very beautiful in the hand. In

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Joel Myers for Blenko Midcentury Cobalt Blue Glass Decanter & Air Twist Stopper
Joel Myers for Blenko Midcentury Cobalt Blue Glass Decanter & Air Twist Stopper

Joel Myers for Blenko Midcentury Cobalt Blue Glass Decanter & Air Twist Stopper

By Joel Myers, Blenko Glass

Located in Astoria, NY

American Mid-Century Modern rare 1970s decanter in cobalt blue glass with an air twist stopper

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Blenko Emerald Green Art Glass Modernist Wedge Block Bookend Wayne Husted 1960s
Blenko Emerald Green Art Glass Modernist Wedge Block Bookend Wayne Husted 1960s

Blenko Emerald Green Art Glass Modernist Wedge Block Bookend Wayne Husted 1960s

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Glass Bookend Single BLENKO Emerald Green Art Glass Modernist Block Bookend 1960s Attribution

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Wheat Colored Decanter #6934
Midcentury Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Wheat Colored Decanter #6934

Midcentury Joel Myers for Blenko Glass Wheat Colored Decanter #6934

By Joel Philip Myers, Blenko Glass

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage Blenko # 6934 blown glass decanter with crystal encased stopper in wheat. Designed in

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Model 7054 Monumental Glass Floor Decanter by John Nickerson for Blenko Glass
Model 7054 Monumental Glass Floor Decanter by John Nickerson for Blenko Glass

Model 7054 Monumental Glass Floor Decanter by John Nickerson for Blenko Glass

By John Nickerson, Blenko Glass

Located in South Charleston, WV

1970 John Nickerson Blenko, USA Model 7054 Created by American John Nickerson in 1970 for Blenko

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Collectible Amberina Glass 213SL Strata Vase by Blenko Signed and Dated 2005
Collectible Amberina Glass 213SL Strata Vase by Blenko Signed and Dated 2005

Collectible Amberina Glass 213SL Strata Vase by Blenko Signed and Dated 2005

By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful colors on this large Blenko amberina glass vase, circa 2005 retains label and embossed in

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Blenko Opalescent Glass Decanter from the 'Rialto' Series by Wayne Husted
Rare Blenko Opalescent Glass Decanter from the 'Rialto' Series by Wayne Husted

Rare Blenko Opalescent Glass Decanter from the 'Rialto' Series by Wayne Husted

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Astoria, NY

. According to Husted, this unique decanter, produced for the limited 1959 series 'Rialto' for Blenko Glass Co

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Glass Wayne Husted #561 Blown Glass Decanter In Candy Red - 1950s
Blenko Glass Wayne Husted #561 Blown Glass Decanter In Candy Red - 1950s

Blenko Glass Wayne Husted #561 Blown Glass Decanter In Candy Red - 1950s

By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass

Located in Southampton, NJ

Designed by the famed Wayne Husted this tall cone-shaped decanter has an elegant elongated neck and mushroom stopper. -North America 1956 Measures: 23x6.5” Height & Diameter Height ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

A Mid Century Large Orange and Amber Blenko Lamp
A Mid Century Large Orange and Amber Blenko Lamp

A Mid Century Large Orange and Amber Blenko Lamp

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage large amber and orange glass Blenko vase converted into a table lamp with glass finial

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Monumental Blenko Decanter with Stopper design 6732-L Artist Joel Philip Myers
Monumental Blenko Decanter with Stopper design 6732-L Artist Joel Philip Myers

Monumental Blenko Decanter with Stopper design 6732-L Artist Joel Philip Myers

By Joel Philip Myers, Blenko Glass

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely rare Blenko decanter with stopper, design #6732-L.... Designed by Artist Joel Philip

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Mid Century Orange Glass Table Lamps by Blenko
Pair of Mid Century Orange Glass Table Lamps by Blenko

Pair of Mid Century Orange Glass Table Lamps by Blenko

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of tall table lamps with translucent orange glass bodies by Blenko. Reduced From: $1950

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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Bookends Designed by Wayne Husted
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Bookends Designed by Wayne Husted

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blenko Glass Bookends Designed by Wayne Husted

By Wayne Husted

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A Pair of Mid-Century Modern glass bookends designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko Glass. Rich dark

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Glass

Blenko Vase
Blenko Vase

Blenko Vase

Sold|$425

Blenko Vase

By Wayne Husted

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Blenko and glass blower Wayne Husted, in the rare smaller scale size, retains the paper label to the

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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.