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Italian Glass Bowl or Centerpiece, Mid-Century Modern
By La Murrina
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 Italian glass bowl or centerpiece, Mid-Century Modern, in the tradition of the great Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning green and amber colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Wonderful Mid Century Modern Murano Purple Amethyst Art Glass Large Centerpiece
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Blown Purple Amethyst Art Glass Large Murano Centerpiece In The
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver & Onyx Sculptural Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century modern, Moba, Italian, 20th century sterling silver and onyx architectural centerpiece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
French Clear Crystal Sculptural Art Glass Centerpiece Attributed to Schneider
By Schneider Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning midcentury clear crystal sculptural centerpiece from the 1950s-1960s attributed to
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
H 7.5 in W 9 in D 23 in
Swedish Mid Century Modern Flygsfors Orange Bubblegum Centerpiece
By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid Century Modern Flygfors orange bubblegum centerpiece from the range coquille by Paul Kedelv.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-20th C. Modern Glass Centerpiece Salad Bowl by Argentine Designer A. Churba
By Alberto Churba
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern glass centerpiece salad bowl by argentine designer Alberto Churba
By
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre Murano Glass, Mid-Century Modern Centerpiece. NOS!
By Effetre International Company, Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Firenze, FI
1970s Lino Tagliapietra Murano glass centerpiece. A real eye-catcher!
A black/white opaline
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 16.15 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Mid-Century Small Murano Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Charming and beautiful colored Murano glass vase for one flower.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Murano Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Copenhagen, K
Green Mid-Century Sommerso Murano bowl or centerpiece.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Signed Schneider Large Bubble Glass Centerpiece Bowl 1950s
By Charles Schneider
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful clear Schneider Art Glass with captured bubbles large and heavy centerpiece bowl
Category
Vintage 1950s French Minimalist Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass
Wonderful Mid Century BLENKO Purple Amethyst Art Glass Large Centerpiece Bowl
By Blenko Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern "BLENKO" Purple / Amethyst Crackle Art Glass Large Centerpiece Bowl
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Large Murano Glass Fruit Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning colored Murano glass fruit bowl in a beautiful shape.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Centerpiece by Alessio Tasca, 1970s
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Centerpiece by Alessio Tasca, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Centerpiece Carved Crystal Glass Transparent Mid-Century Italian Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Centerpiece produced in Italy in the 50s.
The "boat" shaped centerpiece was made of carved and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
No Reserve
H 5.63 in W 14.3 in D 6.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Enamel and Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
vibrant glaze made in the Mid-20th century period.
Eye-catching design with spirals in golden, amber and
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpiece Sphera by Sambonet, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern centerpiece Sphera by Sambonet, 1970s
Fantastic Chromed Sphera
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Estate French Mid-Century Modern Baccarat Crystal Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
A nicely rendered crystal centerpiece bowl that would marry well with a variety of styles.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Italian mid-century modern Sail object holder Centerpiece by Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Sail-shaped object holder or Centerpiece by Fontana Arte, 1960s
Sail
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
H 4.53 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
Italian Mid-Century Blue Murano Glass Centerpiece with Golden Decoration, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Elmetto table lamp by Martinelli for Martinelli luce, 1976
Blue centerpiece
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.55 in Dm 14.97 in
Mid-Century Crystal Fruit Centerpiece, 1950s
By Atelier Design
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century fruit centerpiece by Cristalleries de Bavière, 1950s. Heavy & thick crystal - weight
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Original Animal Black Horn Table Sculpture, Centerpiece Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern original cow Horn table sculpture or centerpiece mounted on a round base.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Horn
H 7.5 in W 15 in D 5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Set of Metal Centerpieces with Different Shapes 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern set of metal centerpieces with different shapes,1970s
Set of three
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
H 3.55 in Dm 15.75 in
Gilded Terracotta Centerpiece, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Gilded terracotta centerpiece is an original modern object realized in the mid-20th century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Yellow Bowl, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern murano glass yellow bowl, 1970s
Irregular shaped yellow bowl in Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Emerald Green Footed Dish
By Viking Glass Company
Located in Buchanan, NY
An unusual emerald green footed dish, possibly by Viking. Very good vintage condition.
Dimensions: 6.5" Height x 7" Diameter.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Vintage Ceramic Centerpiece, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage ceramic centerpiece is an original modern object realized in the mid-20th century
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid and heavy centerpiece in Murano artistic glass. The bowl is a true piece of art created by
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Beveled Glass Centerpiece by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian triangular curved beveled glass centerpiece by Fontana Arte / Made in Italy, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Belgian Glass Plateau
Located in High Point, NC
The vivid hues and liquid lines of blown art glass create an unmissable accent. Made in Belgium
Category
20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Large Art Glass Bowl Tazza Centerpiece Bowl in Brass Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
glass bowl fitting in an exquisite brass base. It is most likely dating from the Mid-Century. The stand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
Aynsley Mid-Century English Bone China Centerpiece Bowl with Floral Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century English bone china square form, footed bowl with scalloped corners and textured gilt
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Mid-Century A. Mangiarotti Style Marble Circular Centerpiece 60s Italy
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Palermo, IT
Very elegant circular centerpiece with shaped central foot entirely in polished and ground marble
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Black Metal and Brass Zoomorphic Centerpiece Basket, 1960s
By Atelier Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely 1960s modernist metal fruit bowl, basket, or decorative centerpiece has an original
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 3.57 in W 16.75 in D 6.69 in
Brazilian Architectural Bowl Slatted Centerpiece Mid-Century like Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer, Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Made in Brazil, a hand-crafted footed centerpiece sculpture, truly an mid-century masterpiece. A
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Jacaranda
H 3.75 in Dm 14.5 in
20th Century Fontana Arte Max Ingrand Centerpiece 2039 in Colored Glass
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Turin, Turin
Very beautiful Centerpiece designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, model 2039, designed in '60s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
20th Century Angelo Mangiarotti Centerpiece Model Casta for Colle Fully in Glass
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Turin, Turin
centerpiece is entirely in glass, and it is shaped as an half sphere.
On the centerpiece is present the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
H 6.7 in Dm 13.59 in
Italian Modernist Murano Purple White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding hand blown Sommerso Murano glass centerpiece in purple and white. Italy, 1960s.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
20th Century Italian Murano Centerpiece, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern centerpiece bowl or art glass vase in the hand blown Sommerso
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini '89 Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, 1989
By Venini
Located in Naples, IT
Glass ashtray or centrepiece worked with the submerged glass technique.
Production: Venini, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Modernist Murano Green White Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano Glass Large Centerpiece Vase. Italy, 1960s.
This hand blown Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
H 12.21 in W 13.39 in D 11.82 in
Barovier Tosso Murano Glass Centerpiece with Gold Inclusion
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful 11 inch in diameter Barovier Tosso Mid Century Centerpiece Dish of Blown Murano Glass
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Blown Murano Glass Plate in Green and Blue, Italy
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
This is a unique blown Murano glass fruit plate in green and blue.
No signature found.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Steuben Glass Crystal Pedestal Centerpiece
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage Steuben glass crystal pedestal centerpiece. Hand blown crystal centerpiece with scrolled
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Italian Murano Sommerso Green Clear Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Hanblown Murano Centerpiece Bowl in Green and Clear Glass. Italy, 1960s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Murano Garnet Pink White Organic Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Mid-Century Modern purple and white murano glass free form centerpiece. Italy, 1960s
A
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Murano Italian Modernist Pale Green White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative hand blown pale green and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Burgundy Lucite Italian "Napkin" Centerpiece or Serving Bowl, 1980s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
representative Italian brand for homeware.
This midcentury centerpiece has an elegant napkin design, a very
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Sevres French Clear Crystal Sculptural Art Glass Centerpiece, Signed
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning midcentury clear crystal sculptural centerpiece from the 1950s-1960s by Sevres France
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl, in the Manner of Tosso or Martens
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Centerpiece Multiform Murano Glass Green Midcentury Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Multiform centerpiece made of Murano glass green. Made in Italy in the 70s.
Weight: 1250 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
No Reserve
H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 12.21 in
Murano Glass 1980s Centerpiece by Il Vetro Dei Dogi
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass centerpiece from “il vetro dei dogi”. Transparent glass with gold and silver decor
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Modernist Sommerso Murano centerpiece vase in blue and white hand blown Glass. Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Amber Art Glass Centerpiece
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental Italian Modernist Murano glass centerpiece vase.
Extra Large ( 23, 2 in ) pink amber
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Sommerso
Archimede Seguso Red Lips Design Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handblown red and opal white Alabastro glass large centerpiece bowl. Attributed to Archimede Seguso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass
Murano Sommerso Yellow Clear Art Glass Scalloped Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand blown Sommerso and lattimo yellow Murano glass vase / centerpiece, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Centerpiece Decorative Object Murano Glass Multiform Midcentury Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Multiform centerpiece made of Sommerso Murano glass in shades of aubergine/violet and transparent
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 6.7 in W 15.56 in D 11.82 in
Centerpiece Murano Glass Sommerso Large Midcentury Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large and particular multiform centerpiece in Murano glass in shades of transparent, blue and wine
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
No Reserve
H 3.55 in W 14.38 in D 11.42 in
Centerpiece Murano Glass White Green Midcentury Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
makes it very fine.
The centerpiece was made of milky and green layered glass with a fishtail body
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
No Reserve
H 3.94 in W 16.54 in D 5.32 in
Signed Free-Form Studio Glass Centerpiece Bowl Circa 1960
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Chicago, IL
Studio artisan hand blown organic inspired biomorphic shaped centerpiece two color glass bowl
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
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Mid Century Modern Glass Centerpiece For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern glass centerpiece you’re looking for. A mid century modern glass centerpiece — often made from glass, metal and murano glass — can elevate any home. There are 2292 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern glass centerpiece you’re looking for, while we also have 61 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century modern glass centerpiece you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century modern glass centerpiece bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern glass centerpiece that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alfredo Barbini, Fontana Arte and WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Glass Centerpiece?
Prices for a mid century modern glass centerpiece start at $45 and top out at $1,000,000 with the average selling for $1,178.
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.
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