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
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Glass
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
Glass
Sold|$425
Blenko Stoppered Bottle
By Wayne Husted
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A blue handblown stoppered bottle from the iconic 1950s glass company Blenko manufactured in West
Glass
Sold|$1,250
Blenko Table Lamp
By Winslow Anderson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A artist blown Blenko glass table lamp in a steel blue tone sitting on a walnut wood base and
Glass, Wood
Sold|$60
Blenko Art Glass Apple
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage Blenko art glass apple. Vibrant blue color topped off with a clear stem. Original sticker
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Set of 3 American Viking Glass Tall Vases Mid-century Modern Blenko style
By Viking Glass Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Large scale set of three American Viking glass vases. The two shorter ones are orange and the taller one is textured turquoise. I love the two complimentary colors orange and turquo...
Sold|$250
Blenko Amberina Covered Jar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Blenko Amberina covered Jar perfect in every way. The Amberina series coloring goes from a yellow
Blown Glass
Sold|$825
Modernist Oversize Amber Glass Vases
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Oversize amber glass vases. Taller vase is by Blenko, USA; shorter vase by Empoli, Italy. Circa
Glass
Sold|$1,650
Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Table Lamps
By Viking Glass Company, Blenko Glass, Empoli
Located in New Windsor, NY
Elegant pair of blown glass table lamps. The glass body measures 19" high and 9.5" diameter. The overall height is 22.25" from base to cap. Shades are for photography only. Shades no...
Blown Glass, Glass
Sold|$95 / set
Pair of Organic Freeform Slump Glass Catchall Dishes
By Blenko Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Organic "Slump" Glass Dishes 1960's. Have had pieces like these that still had the Blenko
Art Glass
Hand Blown Glass Pink & Blue Salt & Pepper Shakers
By Blenko Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the tablespace. Produced by Blenko Glass Company, c.1970s, USA these shakers feature a wide bulb base
Glass, Blown Glass
Sold|$175 / set
Set of 4 Blown Glass Glasses with Stem
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Orange top and clear stem set of 4 glasses with textured top great condition circa 1970s no chips or cracks.
Blown Glass
Blenko Handblown Vase by Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted
Located in Cincinnati, OH
glass companies during the Mid Century era. Colorful ocean blue tone perfect for flowers and other
Blown Glass
Wayne Husted for Blenko Green Glass Bookends
By Wayne Husted
Located in New York, NY
1960s Wayne Husted for Blenko green half moon glass bookends.
Blown Glass
Blenko Mushroom Bottle with Stopper by Wayne Husted
By Wayne Husted
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Husted for the Blenko Glass Company.
John Nickerson Large Blenko Lidded Jar Vessel
By John Nickerson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual lidded jar vessel by John Nickerson. Blenko circa 1970s, olive green, with unusual
Winslow Anderson Green Crackle Glass Pitcher by Blenko
By Winslow Anderson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sculptural crackle pitcher vase with dented design handcrafted by Winslow Anderson for the Blenko
Glass
Sold|$1,150
Sensous 1950s Blenko Blown Glass Table Lamp
By Wayne Husted
Located in Miami, FL
The sensous hourglass shape designed by glass master Wayne Husted for Blenko, this 1957 blown glass
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Wayne Husted for Blenko Turquoise 'Shot Glass' Decanter
By Wayne Husted
Located in Astoria, NY
A Blenko #6027 turquoise 'shot glass' decanter. Designed in 1960 by Wayne Husted for Blenko Glass
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Joel Myers for Blenko Midcentury Turquoise Ball Decanter
By Joel Myers
Located in Astoria, NY
A large turquoise ball decanter #6533 designed by Joel Myers for the Blenko Glass Co. of Milton
Glass
Sold|$1,800 / set
Pair of Unusual Blenko Olive Green Glass Lamps
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of interesting glass lamps by Blenko. Original wood bases and a label on one lamp, vintage
Blenko #6316 Ruby Red Glass Decanter by Wayne Husted
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Blenko glass ruby red decanter model #6316. Designed by Wayne Husted and is in excellent shape
A MCM Ruby Art Glass Vase Attributed to Blenko
Located in Montreal, QC
attributed to Blenko . At 26inches, it has a very imposing presence. The flattened rim and shallow neck are
Art Glass
Rare 1958 Wayne Husted for Blenko 587L Spool Decanter
By Wayne Husted
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very rare 587L spool decanter designed in 1958 by Wayne Husted for Blenko. Decanter measures 36' in
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Four Color Blenko Bottle Vase by Joel Philip Myers
By Joel Philip Myers
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful four color fade bottle vase designed by Joel Philip Myers for Blenko design number 6427
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1960s Extra Large Amber Crackle Glass Ashtray by Blenko
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic extra large glass ashtray by Blenko, with a crackle glass finish no chips or cracks
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1970's Vintage Honey Dew Blenko Style Wine Decanter
Located in San Carlos, CA
🎉 Elevate Your Entertaining Experience! 🍸 Introducing our Very Cool Mid Century Brown Decanter
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Rare Wayne Husted for Blenko Tangerine Bird Vase Sculpture Vessel
By Wayne Husted
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wayne Husted for Blenko 5410 tangerine bird vase designed in 1954. Decanter measures 18.5" by 10
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Wayne Husted For Blenko Modernist Glass High Heel Vase Bowl
By Wayne Husted
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare, amethyst glass high heel bowl or vase created by Wayne Husted for Blenko. Bowl measures 5.5
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Amber Art Glass Vase in the Style of Empoli Glass
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage mid-century amber blown glass Empoli vase from the Empoli region of Italy. It is
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Excellent Mexican Mosaic Tile Framed Wall Art by Genaro Alvarez Blenko Bottles
By Genaro Alvarez
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent Mexican mosaic tile wall art depicting Blenko bottles done in shades of turquoise and
Wood
Vintage Moroccan Hazel Atlas Round Amber Glass Cigar Ashtray Catchall Dish
By Hazel-Atlas, Blenko Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
retro or Mid-Century Modern, Bohemian decor. Large Scale Mid-Century Modern amber Blenko style glass
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Vintage Wayne Husted Amberina Blown Glass "Bubble" Vase
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blown glass vase designed in 1961 by Wayne Husted for Blenko (model number 6041). Attractive
Blown Glass
Sold|$3,600
Pair of Green Glass Table Lamps
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely Mid-Century green blown glass lamps with original finials, harps, and bases by Wayne Husted
Blown Glass
1970's Don Shepherd Blend Multi ColorTall Vase
By Blenko Glass, Don Shepherd
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tall blue, amber and transparent Blenko vase by Don shepherd. Unsigned. Tall blue, amber and
Art Glass
Sold|$3,844 / set
Monumental 1960s Model 6138 Table Lamp Pair by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in South Charleston, WV
Blenko, USA, 1964, Model 6138. Green hand blown art glass, Each measures 48.5" tall to top of
Art Glass
Mid Century Blenko Amorphic Centerpiece Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in Buchanan, NY
Blenko 1963 heavy free form amorphic centerpiece bowl in green. Very good condition. Ref #: H0721
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Midcentury Blenko Glass Carafe with Stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Mid-Century handblown carafe's with stoppers. Orange vase measures: 13.75 H x 7" W x
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Brutalist Midcentury Blenko Amoeba Shaped Glass Candleholder
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Blenko candleholder. Shaped in an artistic organic amoeba form, this glass
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Mid-Century Blenko Glass Fish Lamp with Original Shade
By Blenko Glass
Located in Astoria, NY
This vintage table lamp by Blenko comes with a single socket and the original string shade, above a
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Mid Century Blenko Amberina Glass Table Lamp by Wayne Husted, 1962
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $1200....Mid-Century Modern Amberina colored glass table lamp designed by Wayne Husted
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Mid-Century Blenko Amerbina Tangerine Decanter with Stopper by Winslow Anderson
By Winslow Anderson, Blenko Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blown glass decanter designed in the 1950s by Winslow Anderson for Blenko (model number 920-S
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Blenko Amberina Blown Glass "Bubble" Vase by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass, Wayne Husted
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blown glass vase designed in 1961 by Wayne Husted for Blenko (model number 6041). Attractive
Blown Glass
Large collection of mid-century Blenko and Empoli Rossi jars
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a large collection of mid-century vintage handblown Blenko and Impoli Rossi jars. This
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Signed Mid-Century Blenko Amber Art Glass Nude Female Vase by Joel Philip Myers
By Blenko Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1969 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The vase is done with clear glass with amber accents
Art Glass
Mid Century Glass Vase Attributed to Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic trumpet form glass vase attributed to Blenko, unsigned.
Rare Blenko Glass Ram Sculpture Mid Century
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare ram glass sculpture by Blenko circa the 1970s, excellent condition no chips or
Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blenko Fish Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blenko fish bookends. Midcentury era, pair of Blenko, thick glass fish
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1970's Blenko Blown Glass Vase Mid Century
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Blenko glass blown vase beautiful colors retains label , excellent condition circa 1970's .
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Mid century vintage large Handblown Blenko green glass vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century in Vintage Handblown Blenko Kelley green glass vase. This large vase has an
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Mid-Century Orange Blenko Carafe with Plug and Tray
By Blenko Glass
Located in Southampton, NJ
An original handblown blenko carafe having plug and base tray.
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
Mid-Century Modern Black Glass Champagne / Wine Bucket by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern champagne / wine cooler or ice bucket in the form of a black glass top hat made
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Mid-Century Modern Blenko Thick Green Glass Catchall Bowl Ashtray
By Blenko Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
with partial original foil label, Blenko Handicraft, that dates to 1930-1982. It is in good vintage
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Mid century vintage Blenko blue glass jar with stopper.
By Blenko Glass
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a large mid-century vintage Blenko blue glass jar with his original stopper. This blue jar
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Mid Century Modern Blenko Tangerine Art Glass Decanter, Winslow Anderson #49
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant vintage MCM tangerine Blenko art glass decanter. Designed by Winslow Anderson, 1970's
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Handcrafted Marked Blenko Thick Clear Glass Owl Bookends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern handcrafted Blenko thick glass owl bookends. Original label on back of each. A
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Mid-Century Modern Blenko Clear Glass Half Circle Bookends by Wayne Husted
By Blenko Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great pair of mid century bookends. Measures: 2.5" d x 5" w x 5" h
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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.