David Cressey Pink Glazed Bullet Planter for Architectural Pottery
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bullet planter by David Cressey from the Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery. The planter is finished in a 'millennial pink' glaze. The top of the planter has slightly b...
Stoneware
David Cressey Flame-Glazed Bullet Planter for Architectural Pottery
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey, John Follis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Follis Bullet planter with David Cressey's signature “Flame Glaze” for the Pro/Artisan collection by Architectural Pottery. The planter has slightly bowed sides and a flattened ...
Stoneware
Kimball Corp. Bullet Planter In Fiberglass, U.S.A 1950s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Milan, IT
Kimball Corp. Bullet Planter In Fiberglass, U.S.A 1950s
Metal
1952 Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Original Black Tripod Metal Stand, One Planter At A Time.
Metal
1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Original 1950s vintage elephant gray fiberglass bullet planter with it's original tripod rod iron stand and each bullet planter are stamped inside: part no. 324 Industrial plastics ...
Metal
Seldom seen Fiberglass and "Flat" Iron Bullet Planters by Kimball , Classic
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Fiberglass and "Flat" Iron Bullet Planters by Kimball , Classic Mid Century Modern Design.Wonderful original condition,, Great colors.
Iron
1950s Modern Kimball Aged Fiberglass Bullet Cone Planter Set
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modern Kimball fiberglass bullet cone planter set Listing is for 2 vintage planters with base. 20 tall x 15.25 diameter Fiberglass in original vintage preowned condition. D...
Metal
$1,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rare Pair of Atomic Age Ceramic Bullet Planters on the Metal Stands by Bauer
By Bauer Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of atomic age ceramic bullet planters with iron bases by Bauer, circa 1950's. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks (some oxidation on the ins...
Iron
Mid Century Bullet Planter Tripod Base Stand
Located in Ferndale, MI
Recently powder-coated matte black bullet planter tripod base.
Iron
Fiberglass Bullet Planter by Kimball Manufacturing
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Fiberglass bullet planter Designed by Kimball Manufacturing Co. USA, circa 1950s Fiberglass + iron Measures: 16 ¼” height x 15 ½” diameter Not all furniture is on disp...
Iron
Kimball Fiberglass Bullet Planters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful, thready fiberglass planters date to the 1950s. Metal stands. Sold as a pair. The larger one is red, the smaller one is jade green. Both are in excellent condition with wea...
Fiberglass
Fiberglass Bullet Planters, Kimball Manufacturing Co.
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Fiberglass Bullet Planters probably by Kimball. Fiberglass had been painted black at some point and outside stripped back to green. Some paint still remains on inside of pl...
Metal
Group of 10 Kimball Bullet Fiberglass Planters with Stands
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular trove of original Kimball Manufacturing Co. fiberglass “bullet” planters. Each planter has a bowl of thready fiberglass in a half egg shape and sits in a powder-coated ...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 19.5 in Dm 18.5 in
David Cressey Pro/Artisan "Scratch" Bullet Planter for Architectural Pottery
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bullet planter by David Cressey from the Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery. This stoneware planter has an unglazed interior as well as an unglazed natural warm brown c...
Stoneware
Sold
H 16.15 in Dm 16.15 in
"Bullet planter" fiberglass planter Kimball mfg. Corp. San Fransisco, USA, 50s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare "Bullet planter" by Kimball manufacturing Corp. Made in San Fransisco, USA during the 1950s. Grey fiberglass with great structure. Sits in a black painted round steel tripod bas...
Steel
Massive Large Bullet Shape Vessel/Planter in Terracotta with Volcanic Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive midcentury bullet shape planer in terracotta, with volcanic finish a light green cream color almost looks like a cement finish, some light tarnish and imperfections due to...
Sold
H 29.93 in Dm 16.15 in
"Bullet planter" fiberglass planter by Kimball mfg. Corp. San Fransisco, USA 50s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Bullet planter" by Kimball manufacturing Corp. Made in San Fransisco, USA during the 1950s. Orange fiberglass with great structure. Sits in a black painted round steel tripod base. ...
Steel
Sold
H 25.2 in Dm 16.15 in
"Bullet planter" fiberglass planter by Kimball mfg. Corp. San Fransisco, USA 50s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Bullet planter" by Kimball manufacturing Corp. Made in San Fransisco, USA during the 1950s. Semi see through bone colored fiber glass with nice web pattern. Sits in a black painted ...
Steel
Rare Atomic Age Ceramic Bullet Planter on the Stand by Bauer in Pink
By Bauer Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare atomic age ceramic planter with iron base and beautiful pink glaze with Spreckels, circa 1950's no chips or cracks only oxidation on the inside from dirt.
Iron
Mid-Century Fiberglass Bullet Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful fiberglass bullet planter with inlaid butterflies. Planter rests in iron base with all three original glides.
Mid-Century Fiberglass Bullet Planter
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage fiberglass bullet planter by Kimball Manufacturing Co. of San Francisco, circa 1960s. This piece comes in a vibrant orange color and black metal base.
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Fiberglass Bullet Planter
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage fiberglass bullet planter by Kimball Manufacturing Co. of San Francisco, circa 1960s. This piece comes in a vibrant orange color and metal base.
Metal
Classic Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Bullet Planter
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Bullet Planter...Exposed fibers and brass holder,
Brass
Mid Century Fiberglass Bullet Planter by Kimball Mfg. Corp
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century fiberglass bullet planter by Kimball Mfg.
Wrought Iron
Fiberglass Bullet Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
When sticking with era specific pieces in design, patina is everything and these have it all. These fiberglass bullet planters have stood the test of time. Freshly painted metal base...
Fiberglass
Pair of Mid-Century Stone and Brass 'Bullet' Planters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural pair of stone bullet form planters supported by brass hairpin tripod bases. Unique, elegant form. Stone shows minor wear (discoloration and scuffs). However both vessels a...
Stone, Brass
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H 16.5 in Dm 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Bullet Planter by Kimball Manufacturing, San Francisco, 1950s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A quintessential piece of American mid-century design, this iconic bullet planter was produced by Kimball Manufacturing of San Francisco in the 1950s.
Metal
Sold
H 23.75 in Dm 13.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Bullet Planter on Black Rod Attached Tripod Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern bullet planter in eggshell white and gold swirled fiberglass with a lip around the edge and an attached black iron set of tripod legs.
Metal
Large Fiberglass Bullet Planter with Original Iron Stand, 1950's
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Round Rock, TX
A large vintage fiberglass bullet planter with accompanying hand-crafted iron stand. Made from a formed/cast fiberglass shell in what we would call raw sienna color. The black pai...
Iron
Kimball USA Pair Fiberglass Bullet Planters on Iron Stands, ca 1950s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Kimball USA Pair Fiberglass Bullet Planters on Iron Stands, ca 1950s Charcoal gray fiberglass bullet shaped planters sit into iron tripod stands as shown. These classic bullet plan...
Iron
Fiberglass Bullet Planter. Teak Tripod Base with Brass Feet. Original 1960s
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cool Atomic 1960s Fiberglass Bullet planter. Very sturdy solid teak legs with brass feet.
Fiberglass, Teak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Tall 1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern fiberglass bullet planters.
Iron
Sold
H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter with Iron Tripod Stand MCM
By Charles Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern fiberglass bullet planters.
Metal
Sold
H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Tall 1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern fiberglass bullet planters.
Iron
Sold
H 25.25 in Dm 22.5 in
David Cressey Pro Artisan "Leaf" Pattern Extra Large Bullet Planter in Ochre Gla
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey "Leaf" planter for Architectural Pottery. Pro Artisan line, circa 1970's. Extra large size and weighs over 100 lbs. The glaze pattern is "ochre", gold in tone with e...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Bullet Planter with Wooden Legs, circa 1950
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A wonderful modernist planter, whose shape echoes the trends of the atomic age. Made of fiberglass, overlaid with burlap, with triangular wooden legs. 24.5" Height, 15.5" Diameter
Fiberglass, Wood
Unique Mid-Century Iron and Fiberglass Planter
By Tony Paul
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century iron and fiberglass 'Bullet' Planter, circa 1950s.
Iron
Rare, 1950s Atomic Era Fiberglass Bullet Planter in Turquoise
By General Fiber Inc.
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This super rare 1950s atomic era fiberglass bullet planter is an iconic Mid-Century Modern Classic in one of the most coveted colors - turquoise.
Metal
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$4,943 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
John Follis for Architectural Pottery Tire Planter
By Architectural Pottery, John Follis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stoneware planter by John Follis for Architectural Pottery. This example has a drum shape with a rounded lip that curves in at the top of the piece. Planter stamped "USA.” Dimension...
Stoneware
Willy Guhl Tilted Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tilted concrete "soup-cup" planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Great patina and coloring to each planter. Excellent vintage condition. Great planter and standalone sculpture for ...
Cement
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$29,956
H 24.02 in W 118.12 in D 116.15 in
Ennio Chiggio Envorin one sofa by Nikol International Italy 1970
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The Environ One Sofa, designed by renowned Italian designer Ennio Chiggio and manufactured by Nikol International in 1970, stands as a rare and remarkable example of Mid-Century Mode...
Velvet
$4,200
H 38 in W 18 in D 14 in
Monumental David Cressey Turquoise Studio Pottery Lamp Mid-Century Modern
By David Cressey
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Enormous triple drip glaze stoneware art pottery lamp by artist David Cressey. Gorgeous turquoise blue drip glazed on each side. Prestine original condition. No damage of any kind. C...
Stoneware
$6,500
H 19.75 in Dm 10 in
David Cressey Pro/Artisan Blue Flame-Glaze Sand Urn for Architectural Pottery
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Planter by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery's Pro/Artisan collection with Cressey’s signature Blue “Flame Glaze." This planter has slightly bowed sides and a flattened lip. ...
Ceramic
Gae Aulenti bed mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972
By Gavina, Gae Aulenti
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large king size bed by Gae Aulenti mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972. Unique and iconic bed from the ‘Tennis‘ series referring to the round shapes and the typical stitching patter...
Leather, Wood
Monumental David Cressey Phoenix-1 for Architectural Pottery Planter
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental David Cressey Phoenix-1 for Architectural Pottery Planter in unglazed stoneware Unglazed with clean factory drill hole (pitchered)
Ceramic
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Architectural Pottery Cylinder "Staccato" Planter by David Cressey in Stoneware
By David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural Pottery "Staccato" pattern on a stoneware cylinder planter by David Cressey. The planter has thick walls and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. It shows...
Stoneware
Architectural Planter Pot Vessel by David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large David Cressey glazed pot or vessel is a stunning work of art that combines form, texture, and color in a captivating way. Known for his ceramic creations, David Cressey has a...
Ceramic
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.
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