Mid Century Modern Black Ceramic Sculpture
8
to
131
463
461
818
568
208
168
131
128
102
66
19
18
9
8
7
6
6
5
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
21
20
20
19
19
Sort By
Mid-Century Modern Black Anthropomorphic Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-century modern partly glazed black sculpture in an anthropomorphic shape. The piece has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Toucan Figurine in Black - Brazil
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A painted ceramic bird figurine. Made in Brazil, this small statue is of a toucan, in black
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Sculpture Pure Blood Horses Italian Design Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Race
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture of pure blood horses in Italian Corsa ceramic Mid-Century Modern design race.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.24 in W 17.72 in D 6.3 in
Figurative Mid-20th Century Black Ceramic Sculpture circa 1960 Woman Art
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Figurative ceramic sculpture, circa 1960
Elegant black ceramic glaze color
Original mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Black Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Nadia Pasquer Mid Century Design
By Nadia Pasquer
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Nadia Pasquer
Black asbtract ceramic sculpture by the French artist
Signed under the base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Ceramic Nude Women Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
piece features two entwined nude women in earth-toned ceramic. Black lines trace their faces, hands, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Black Star Ceramic Sculpture by Nadia Pasquer French Mid Century Design
By Nadia Pasquer
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Nadia Pasquer
Black star ceramic sculpture by french artist Nadia Pasquer
Signed and dated
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Modernist Black Ceramic Bird Form Sculpture Mid-Century Abstract Dove
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A glazed ceramic dove form sculpture by Quebec artists Guy Simoneau and Christiane Paquin.
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Large Glazed Ceramic Mid-Century Era Spaniel Dog Sculpture with Black Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
molded ceramic clay and glazed in a cream with black patches on the head and sides. The sculpture is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
H 19 in W 24 in D 12 in
Black Ceramic Sculpture "Woman" 1950
Located in Milano, IT
Black ceramic sculpture "woman" mid-20th century.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Crouching Woman Sculpture
Located in North Bergen, NJ
A very cute "cubist" sculpture in metallic color. Great for a coffee table or on your desk. Adds a
Category
1990s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture
By Royal Haeger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome Mid-Century Modern Royal Haeger style ceramic black panther sculpture. Beautiful vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Italian Ceramic Marchio Depositato Thai Dancer "Soray" Sculpture
By Marchio Di Fabbrica Depositato
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The sculpture is composed of ceramic and depicts a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pierced Ceramic Black Sculpture/Vessel-Yvette
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
, toughness, and resilience.
This hand pierced sculpture is made from wheel thrown white stoneware and fired
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Torino Ceramic Sculpture 'Portatrice Africana' by C.I.A. Manna
By C.I.A. Manna
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Torino ceramic semi-nude woman sculpture 'Portatrice Africana' by C.I.A. Manna
By
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Unique Mid-Century Spatialist Ceramic Sculpture Attributed To Gaetano Magazzù
Located in Koper, SI
Important ceramic sculpture with a spatialist inspiration, for example from the works of Lucio
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 13.19 in W 11.62 in D 7.49 in
Abstract black ceramic cubist sculpture, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Abstract cubistic ceramic sculpture, The Netherlands 1970s. The sculpture is made out of heavy
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Spotted Ceramic Leopard or Cheetah
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Ceramic Italian glazed leopard in yellow with black spots. Hand-painted and in excellent condition
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Owl Mid-Century Modern Pitcher Ceramic Pitcher Reminiscent Pablo Picasso, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Owl Mid-Century Modern pitcher ceramic pitcher, the style is very reminiscent of the famous artist
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 13.78 in W 5.52 in D 7.09 in
Postmodern Black Gloss Ceramic Panther Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with the Postmodern Black Gloss Ceramic Panther Sculpture. This striking piece
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Italian Ceramic Cat
Located in New York, NY
Italian ceramic cat Raymor Pottery. Vintage Italian art cat figure hand painted Giorgio Gubbio for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hood Ceramic Circle of Love by Royal Haeger
By Royal Haeger
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful ceramic sculpture of a man and a woman called infinity circle of love by Royal Haeger.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Medium Black Cats Ceramic Sculpture, Portugal, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Portugal ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s.
Category
20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Art of Virgin Mary with Child
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece of mid-century ceramic wall art captures the Virgin Mary as she cradles the Christ child
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century sculpture of a woman in ceramic by Jean Derval, Vallauris, 1950s
By Jean Derval
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century sculpture of a woman in ceramic by Jean Derval, Vallauris, 1950s
The ceramic is a bell
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Black Midcentury Ceramic Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1980
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Tim Orr
Black stoneware ceramic sculpture by the artist Tim Orr
Realized circa 1980
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix circa 1980
By Joelle Deroubaix
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Joelle Deroubaix
Original abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture
Elegant black ceramic glazes
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.94 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in
Abstract Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix circa 1980
By Joelle Deroubaix
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Joelle Deroubaix
Original abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture
Elegant black ceramic glazes
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.94 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Abstract Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix circa 1980
By Joelle Deroubaix
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Joelle Deroubaix
Original abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture
Elegant black ceramic glazes
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Abstract Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix circa 1980
By Joelle Deroubaix
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Joelle Deroubaix
Original abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture
Elegant black ceramic glazes
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 4.34 in W 7.88 in D 7.09 in
Abstract Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix, circa 1980
By Joelle Deroubaix
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Joelle Deroubaix
Original abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture
Elegant black ceramic glazes
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 4.73 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Abstract Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix, circa 1980
By Joelle Deroubaix
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Joelle Deroubaix
Original abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture
Elegant black ceramic glazes
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Abstract Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix, circa 1980
By Joelle Deroubaix
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Joelle Deroubaix
Original abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture
Elegant black ceramic glazes
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.15 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Elongated Teardrop Round Lace Black - contemporary modern ceramic vessel object
Located in Doetinchem, NL
This Elongated Teardrop Round Lace Black Vessel is a unique medium size contemporary modern ceramic
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Orb Demi Round Lace Black - contemporary modern ceramic vessel object
Located in Doetinchem, NL
This Orb Demi Round Lace Black Vessel is a unique medium size contemporary modern ceramic object by
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Mid-century female sculpture with silk black, turquoise, gold shade by Izsépy
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-century silk black female figure. Fired, hand-painted, silk-glazed matte ceramic sculpture with
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in
Gorilla Sculpture in black glazed ceramic, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Gorilla Sculpture, 1960's
Additional Information:
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture Plate 1970 Design
By Vassil Ivanoff
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture by French artist,
circa 1970, realized in La Borne
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Black Ceramic Sculpture by Marionneau French Artist, circa 1980
By Brigitte Marionneau
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Marionneau
Black abstract ceramic sculpture by Brigitte Marionneau.
circa 1980
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Ceramic Wall Sculpture with Birds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic wall art sculpture with birds.
Belgium 1960s.
Width:55 cm.
Height:28 cm.
depth:3 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Babette-Femme Collection, Wheel Thrown, Hand Pierced Ceramic Sculpture-Black
By Lynne Meade Ceramics
Located in Oakland, CA
, toughness, and resilience.
This hand pierced sculpture made from wheel thrown white stoneware with a black
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Sculpture Bird Bitossi Design 1960 Black and Blu Ceramic
By Bitossi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian sculpture bird Bitossi Design 1960 black and blu ceramic.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Clyde Burt Figural Ceramic Sculpture
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
Clyde Burt figural ceramic sculpture in hand painted and glazed stoneware.
Signature to underside
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Piene Rosenthal Jahresteller Rainbow Porcelain Ceramic Wall Sculpture
By Otto Piene
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a ravishing, rainbow porcelain art plate, marked Rosenthal Jahresteller edition 1973, by Otto Piene, numbered 348/3,000, 1970s. In excellent condition. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 2 in
Mid-century wall ceramic - Szentendre - by Urban Terez
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-century Urbán Teréz wall ceramic from the period 1960-01970s.
A geometric streetscape of
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Black Ceramic Sculpture of Mother and Child by Elie Van Damme, Belgium
By Elie van Damme
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early moulded Amphora sculpture ceramic of mother and child, created by Elie Van Damme, circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Free Shipping
H 23.63 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Modern Ceramic Sculptural Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
This vase features a high glazed ruby base contrasting with rope-styled center and top areas varying from matt to upper areas glazed in olive green.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Artist Signed Ceramic Sculpture of Lion
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice ceramic sculpture of a lion. Beautiful mental piece.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brown and Black Ceramic Lion Sculpture circa 1960 Style of Guidette Carbonell
By Guidette Carbonell
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Guidette Carbonell.
Original lion ceramic sculpture.
Brown and black ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.7 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in
Ceramic Abstract Wall Sculpture Perignem, Belgium
By Perignem, Paul Vermeire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful colorful ceramic wall sculpture in organic nature details with abstract mushrooms and
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculptures by Marianna von Allesch
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superb handcrafted naturalistic grouping of fruits and vegetables in painted ceramic, glass and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wire
California Studio Mid Century Glazed Stoneware Bird Sculpture by Robert Maxwell
By Robert Maxwell
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage ceramic pottery stoneware zoo bird sculpture designed by Robert Maxwell circa 1960's in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 2.75 in
Ego Stengods Mid Century Ceramic Wall Plaque of Blue Fish Sweden
By Ego Stengods
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Blue fish embossed ceramic plate from the 1960s from the Ego Stengods workshops in Sweden.
Very
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Free Shipping
H 5.11 in W 5.9 in D 1.57 in
Ceramic Sculpture by Salvatore Meli, Italy, 1963
By Salvatore Meli
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Important sculpture by Salvatore Meli (Comiso 1929 - Rome 2011), Italy 1963. Meli studied at the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Metallic Glazed Ceramic Sculptural Vase, Man and Woman, Mid Century
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool Mid Century metallic glazed sculptural vase with protruding male and female figures
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.25 in W 8 in D 3 in
Rare Stan Bitters Tall Abstract Environmental Ceramic Sculpture, 1970s
By Stan Bitters
Located in Monrovia, CA
century Modern Stan Bitters Ceramic Sculpture Is A
Gorgeous Vintage Piece Of The Masters Work. The
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Rare and Mint Condition Purple Glazed Ceramic Barn Owl Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
mid-century design piece of furniture. It is beautifully made and in perfect condition. With the owl
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Free Shipping
H 12.6 in W 5.1 in D 4.3 in
Midcentury French Glazed Ceramic Black Cat
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming seated glazed ceramic black cat with yellow glass eyes and gilt bow around neck. What I
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Life-Size Italian Black and White Great Dane Dog Ceramic Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A majestic pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian life-size black and white ceramic Great Dane dogs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
H 44.5 in W 18 in D 30 in
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Mid Century Modern Black Ceramic Sculpture", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Mid Century Modern Black Ceramic Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of mid century modern black ceramic sculpture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and clay. Find 412 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of mid century modern black ceramic sculpture now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of mid century modern black ceramic sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of mid century modern black ceramic sculpture made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of mid century modern black ceramic sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Leopold Anzengruber, Bitossi and Jitka Forejtova produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Black Ceramic Sculpture?
Prices for a piece of mid century modern black ceramic sculpture start at $58 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $1,230.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
Read More
How Noguchi Elevated Ashtrays to Objets d’Art
Smoking might have fallen out of fashion, but these ashtrays have enduring design appeal.
Jeff Andrews Captures Old Hollywood Glamour in His Cinematic Spaces
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
Tapio Wirkkala Bucked the Trends of Mid-Century Nordic Design
The Finnish talent created nature-inspired pieces, from furniture to jewelry, with phenomenal staying power.