Mid Century Handmade Crystal Glass Pear, Poland, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The subject of the auction is a handmade crystal pear by K. Jabłoński. The decoration is used but
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Crystal
Mid Century Handmade Crystal Glass Pear, Poland, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The subject of the auction is a handmade crystal pear by K. Jabłoński. The decoration is used but
Crystal
Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear, Hand Blown, Blue, Purple, Excellent Condition
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano art glass apple and pear Sommerso blue and purple designed by Alfredo Barbini. Both have two
Art Glass
Mid Century Italian Pear Ice Bucket Aluminum
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Beautiful Italian ice bucket in the shape of a pear, made in the 1970s. The bucket opens, made from
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Sculptural Pear-Shaped Ice Bucket, Italy, 1960s
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Roma, IT
in Italy, as confirmed by the engraved mark on the base, and dating to the mid-20th century Modern
Aluminum, Pewter
Mid-Century Italian Modern Aluminum "Pear" Ice Bucket
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern aluminum 'pear-form' ice bucket with white plastic insulated bucket (ca
Aluminum
Italian Barbini Murano Art Glass Pear Shaped Green & White Bowl Trinket Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Barbini Murano Art Glass Pear Shaped Green & White Mid Century Modern Trinket Dish. Circa
Glass
$290Sale Price|20% Off
An Art Deco water pitcher in pear-shaped stoneware France mid-20th century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An Art Deco water pitcher in pear-shaped stoneware, France, mid-20th century, with a superb patina
Stoneware
XL Mid Century Italian Modern Pear Form Aluminum Ice Bucket 1960s 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
A striking example of Italian midcentury modern design, this pear shaped aluminum ice bucket stands
Aluminum
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Venetian Murano Art Glass Pink and Green Figural Fruit Pear by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano art glass pink and green hand blown figural pear by Alfredo Barbini
Art Glass
Vintage Fred Press Designed Rocks Glasses with Translucent Enamel Pears & Apples
By Fred Press
Located in Nantucket, MA
Four vintage rocks glasses designed by Fred Press having pears and apples in translucent enamels
Glass
Antique Signed 19th Century Figural Russian 84 Silver Pear Shaped Tea Strainer
By Karl Fabergé, Feodor Rückert, Pavel Ovchinnikov
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-19th century Russian tea strainer. In 84 Zolotnik silver. By Carl Gustav Ekqvist of St
Silver
Vintage Georges Briard Highball Glasses with 22k Gold Pineapple and Pear Design
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 6 mid-century highball glasses designed by Georges Briard. Decorated in 22 karat gold with
Glass
$600Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Belgian MCM Art-Deco Liquor Pear Cellar with Vaseline Carafe and 6 glasses
Located in Haarlem, NL
green uranium glass, made in Belgium by CVC in Art-Deco style. The shiny Mid-Century themed Pear 'box
Stainless Steel
$476Sale Price|20% Off
1950s White Opaline Glass Pear or Gourd Lidded Jar with Silver Grapes and Leaves
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very cute little 1950s white opaline glass pear or gourd shaped lidded jar in three pieces, a
Metal
Roy Newman Pear Tree Pottery Stunning Studio Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning studio pottery drip glazed vase by Roy Newman made at Pear Tree Pottery in Sheffield
Stoneware
Set of Hans Turnwald Large Black Pear Wine Cooler and Red Pear Ice Bucket
By Turnwald Collection International, Hans Turnwald
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Pear shaped ice buckets by Hans Turnwald Collection. 1 Large pear ice bucket or champagne
Metal, Brass
Brass Apple and Pear Salt and Pepper Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely pari of salt and pepper shakers in the shape of a pear and an apple... the pair are a
Brass
Italian Modernist Polished Aluminum "Pear" Ice Bucket
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern aluminum 'pear-form' ice bucket with white plastic insulated bucket (ca
Aluminum
Italian Modernist Stainless Steel "Pear" Ice Bucket
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern brushed stainless steel 'pear-form' ice bucket with white plastic
Stainless Steel
Italian Modernist Brushed Aluminum "Pear" Ice Bucket
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern brushed aluminum ice bucket with white plastic insulated bucket (ca
Aluminum
Vintage Italian Aluminum "Pear" Ice Bucket
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Italian Modern aluminum 'pear-form' ice bucket with white plastic insulated bucket (ca
Aluminum
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Pear Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your table setting with this Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Pear Salt and Pepper Shaker set
Ceramic
Silver Plate Pear Champagne Bottle Ice Bucket, France, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
take a look at our large Collection of Mid-Century Modern ice buckets from France & Italy.
Silver Plate, Nickel
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Spoon Rest with Pear Motive
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic spoon rest signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring motifs s...
Ceramic
Red Aluminum Ice Bucket, Pear Shaped, by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pear shaped aluminum ice bucket with brass stem designed by Ettore Sottsass, 1950s. No dents
Aluminum, Brass
Kay Fisker, Beak Jug in Sterling Silver, Pear-Shaped Body
By Kay Fisker
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kay Fisker 1893-1965. Beak jug in sterling silver, pear-shaped body with curved handle. Stamped
Sterling Silver
Silver Plated Pear Ice Bucket 'a Bit Damaged', Italy, Circa 1970
By Teghini
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual ice bucket is presenting a pear. This is a nice piece made of silver plated and
Silver Plate
Morinox 18/10 Brushed Stainless Steel Pear Ice Bucket 1970s Drinks Vintage Italy
Located in London, GB
crystal glasses and the smaller pear ice bucket are listed separately. Please contact us for
Steel
Vintage Sculptural Cast Brass Ashtray in the Shape of a Sicilian Prickly Pear
Located in Roma, IT
shape of a plant that has become a symbol of Sicily: The prickly pear The prickly pear, a succulent
Brass
Modern silver-plated Pear wine cooler / ice bucket, Teghini Firenze Italy 1970s
By Teghini
Located in Firenze, IT
Important Hollywood regency pear-shaped wine cooler / ice bucket Teghini Firenze Italy 1970s
Silver Plate
Murano Sommerso Pear by Alfredo Barbini Art Glass Decor 1950s
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
-1960. Published in his catalog. Mid-century Murano art glass pear with a beautiful orange color with
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Gorham Sterling Silver & Glass Pear Form Jam or Honey Pot
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern sterling silver & glass jam or honey pot. By Gorham. In the form of a
Sterling Silver
Marked Brass & Silver Plate Pear Ice Bucket, Ice Cube Box, Fruit Sculpture, 1930
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
patina to the Metal. Please take a look at our large Collection of Mid-Century Modern ice buckets from
Silver Plate, Brass
1960s Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple Pear Bookends Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends or Paperweights set of two glass artist Alfredo
Art Glass
Ettore Sottsass Style Vintage Pear Shaped Brass Ice Cube Bucket or Holder, 1970s
By Turnwald Collection International, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Mid-Century polished brass and. Plastic ice bucket, box or ice cube holder made circa 1970s
Brass
$2,039
1965 Mid Century Modern Swedish Still Life Tempera Painting - Pears & Glass Vase
By Eric Cederberg
Located in Bristol, GB
PEARS & GLASS VASE Size: 29.5 x 37 cm (including frame) Tempera on board A brilliantly executed
Tempera, Board
Mid-Century Ruby Hand-Blown Pear Form Murano Glass Dish w/ 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
-This Mid-Century Modernist Murano Glass Dish was made in Italy, Circa 1960. Hand Blown in a deep
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Pear Bookend Paperweight or Decorative Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Glass Murano Hand Blown Pear Bookend or paperweight with interior burst of orange. A wonderful
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century French Bronze 7 Light Chandelier with Amethyst Pear Drops
Located in Southall, GB
Mid-20th century French Seven-light crystal chandelier with a patinated dark bronze frame. Scrolled
Amethyst, Crystal, Bronze
$300Sale Price|40% Off
Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Murano Bullicante Aventurine Murano glass pear sculpture by Alfredo Barbini. Each fruit-shaped
Art Glass
$680Sale Price|20% Off
BAROVIER TOSO Murano Glass FRUIT Opalescent GRAFFITO Paperweight Sculpture PEAR
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in Richmond, VA
& Toso manufacturing label is still attached at the base. Authentic mid-century Murano Glass objects
Gold Leaf
Gradient Blue Gold Fleck Murano Glass Vase, Pear Shape
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern, pear shaped, Murano art glass vase in gradient sky blue and white with gold
Murano Glass
Signed Livio Seguso Murano Gold-Accented Pear & Apple Glass Sculptures
By Livio Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
emphasizing their status as collectible mid-century art glass treasures. Perfect for elevating any interior
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano White Italian Art Glass Pear and Apple Fruit Sculptures
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous set of Murano handblown white Italian art glass pear and apple sculptures. They are not
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Blue 7" Blown Art Glass Pear Fruit Gold Flecks Leaf Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Blue 7" Blown Art Glass Pear Fruit Gold Flecks Leaf
Glass
Murano Copper Gold Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Banana Fruit Figures Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown cover aventurine and gold flecks Italian art glass pear
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Fruit Paperweight
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
art glass pear figure / sculpture. The piece is documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the
Gold Leaf
$400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Murano White Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Sculpture Paperweights
By Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
they are not too heavy. Late Mid-century era. Measurements: Pear measures 4 1/2" tall, apple 3 3/4
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Dish Apple Paperweight Set
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Apple paperweight measures 2 5/8" high x 3 1/4" across, Pear
Gold Leaf
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Empoli Peach Color Italian Art Glass Grapes Pear Apple Pepper Fruit Sculptures
By Empoli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
put them inside a bowl. Mid-century era. The grapes, which is the largest measures 5 3/4" long. The
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Orange Gold Fleck Bubbles Pear Top Italian Art Glass Container Vanity Jar
By Alfredo Barbini, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
decorative piece in any room. Mid-century era. Measures 7 1/2" across x 6" tall.
Gold Leaf
$1,114Sale Price|36% Off
Glass Purplish-Colored Pear-Shaped Vase. French Work, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This vase is made of a glass purplish-colored pear-shaped. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Glass
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Murano Italian Art Glass 7 Piece Pear Cherry Banana Orange Gold Fruit Sculptures
By Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
centerpiece. Mid-century era. Measurements: Orange and gold Pear measures 5 1/2” tall x 3 3/8” wide - The
Gold Leaf
Large Murano Sommerso Art Glass Pear Sculpture by Fratelli Toso Italy
By Fratelli Toso
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful color controlled bubbles nice heavy excellent condition pear sculpture Murano Italy.
Blown Glass
ALFREDO BARBINI - Green & Gold Murano Glass Lemon & Pear - Italy - Circa 1960's
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Chatham, ON
ALFREDO BARBINI (Attributed) - Rare Mid Century Murano glass ' lemon and pear ' - hand made / mouth
Art Glass
Austrian Collector's Art Glass Floral Pear Pin/Brooch w Crystals in Gold, 1940s
Located in Milford, DE
This lovely pin features two multi-color glass pears and three green glass leaves, all prong set
Crystal
Barbini for Vetrarti, Murano Glass Pear, Air Bubbles and Gold, Italy, 1960s
By Vetrarti, Barbini
Located in Roma, IT
Clear handblown Murano glass with 24-karat gold stains. Checked air bubbles Gorgeous decorative
Gold
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.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.