Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Diabolo Vase from Scheurich, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Diabolo Vase from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery Fat Lava Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery Fat Lava Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Jug Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Jug Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery Vase from Scheurich, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery Vase from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Jasba
By Jasba
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Jasba, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler
By Steuler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery Vase from Bay, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery Vase from Bay, 1960s, in Restored conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Silberdistel, 1960s
By Silberdistel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Silberdistel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Jasba, 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Jasba, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Scheurich, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Jasba 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Jasba, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Steuler, 1960s
By Steuler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Steuler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Steuler, 1960s
By Steuler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Steuler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Ruscha, 1960s
By Ruscha
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Ruscha, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Jasba, 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Brutalist Vase from Silberdistel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s
By Steuler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Wall Vase from Jasba, 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Wall Vase from Jasba, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Silberdistel, 1960s
By Silberdistel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Silberdistel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Set of 2 Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowls, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowls, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Planter from Föhr, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Planter from Föhr, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Jasba, 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Jasba, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fischmaul Vase from Steuler, 1960s
By Steuler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fischmaul Vase from Steuler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Scheurich, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Ilkra Edelkeramik, 1960s
By Ilkra Edel Keramik 1
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Ilkra Edelkeramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Brutalist Vase from Silberdistel, 1960s
By Silberdistel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Brutalist Vase from Silberdistel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Dümler & Breiden 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Floor Vase from Scheurich, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Floor Vase from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Ruscha, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Ruscha, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Brutalist Vase from Silberdistel, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Brutalist Vase from Silberdistel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Jar Bowl with Lid, 1960s
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Jar Bowl with Lid from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Wall Plate from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Wall Plate from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Jug from Knödgen-Ilkra Edelkeramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Jug from Knödgen-Ilkra Edelkeramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Stein Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Stein Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Ruscha, 1960s
By Ruscha
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Ruscha, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Ruscha, 1960s
By Ruscha
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Ruscha, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Scheurich, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Floor Vase from Bay Keramik, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Floor Vase from Bay Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Jopeko/Stein Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase from Jopeko / Stein Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West Germany Pottery WGP Vase or Planter from Silberdistel, 1960s
By Silberdistel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West Germany Pottery WGP Vase or Planter from Silberdistel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Carafe Vase from Ruscha, 1960s
By Ruscha
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Carafe Vase from Ruscha, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase by Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha, 1960s
By Kurt Tschörner
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase by Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, 1960s
By Bodo Mans
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase by Ilkra Edelkeramik, 1960s
By Ilkra Edel Keramik 1
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase by Ilkra Edelkeramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Set of 4 MidCentury West German Pottery WGP Stacking Bowls with Teak Tray, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Stacking Bowls with Teak Tray, 1960s, Set of 4, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic, Teak
Ruscha Art Brown Ceramic Vase, Mid-Century West German Pottery
By Dümler & Breiden, Scheurich Keramik, Kurt Tschörner, Ruscha
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking vintage vase features complex espresso brown glaze with sgraffito decor on the front of the vase. Abstract botanical decor follows the unusual demi-lune shape of the piece;...
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Box with Lid, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Glass Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Beige Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country o...
Ceramic
Tall Mid-Century West German Pottery Red Striped Vase Lava Glaze by Scheurich
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Tall Vintage Mid-Century Modern floor vase produced by Scheurich Keramik, West Germany, circa 1960-1969.
Clay, Pottery
Tall Mid-Century West German Pottery Jade Green Egypt Motif Floor Vase, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing ceramic Mid-Century Modern floor vase made in Germany, circa 1970s. This is a heavy floor vase. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites. Nice c...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Black, West German Design, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, in Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern WGP Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Germany, 1960s Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern WGP Vase, Gray Ceramic, Germany, 1960s Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern WGP Bowl, Ceramic, Ivory, Germany, 1960s Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern WGP Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Germany, 1960s Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Scheurich, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Fat Lava Vase from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Scheurich West German Pottery Fat Lava Gladiator Xxl Floor Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Mid-Century west German pottery fat lava Scheurich gladiator XXL vase.
Pottery
Unavailable
H 7.68 in Dm 3.94 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern "West-Germany" Ceramic Vases, European Design, 1950s
By West German Pottery
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Trio of West German ceramic vases made in Europe in the 1950s. This set of 3 comes with free shipping to certain countries. The term "West Germany" on German pottery is not a b...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 19.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Grand and Brilliant Blue Lava Glazed Vase by Scheurich Keramic of West Germany
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Portland, OR
A vibrant and monumental vase by Scheurich Keramic of West German .Signed 281-49 W GERMANY on underside. An amazing glaze and scale to this pre-unification pottery piece.
Lava
Unavailable
H 14.2 in W 7.1 in D 4.7 in
Walter Gerhards Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava West German Pottery Floor Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Walter Gerhards Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava West German Pottery floor vase.
1960s Large West German Pottery Vase by Carstens Tonnieshof Luxus
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A rare West German pottery vase from the 1960s Mid-Century Modern era by Carstens Tonnieshof Luxus.
West German Pottery Attributed to Scheurich
By West German Pottery, Roth Keramik
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful miniature West German Pottery jug attributed to maker "Scheurich". Signed "W. Germ" on bottom. Excellent original condition.
Pottery
West German Dumler and Breiden Fat Lava Pottery Floor Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Made in West Germany. Mid-Century Modern. Is in very good condition.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 9.4 in W 9.8 in D 3.5 in
Oberhessische Keramik West German Pottery Retro Vintage Rare U4/24 Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Made in West Germany. Mid-Century Modern. Is in very good condition.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 16.1 in Dm 4.9 in
Bay Keramik West German Pottery Floor Vase Extra Large with a Graphical Decor
By West German Pottery
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Mid-Century Modern vintage ceramic Bay Keramik West German pottery floor vase extra large with a graphical decor made in West Germany.
West German Pottery Pot Attributed to Carstens
By West German Pottery, Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pot signed "12/3 Made in West Germany," attributed to maker "Carstens." Beautiful original condition, spatter motif.
Pottery
West German Pottery Vase Attributed to Dümler & Breiden
By West German Pottery, Dümler & Breiden
Located in Vancouver, BC
Klinker style vase attributed to Dümler & Breiden. Beautiful colors in original condition signed and numbered on bottom.
Pottery
Schlossberg Keramik Ceramic West German Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Schlossberg Keramik Ceramic West German retro vintage pottery vase no 101/16, made in West Germany, Mid-Century Modern.
Ceramic
Extra Large Keto Keramik West German Pottery Vase
By West German Pottery, Hans Welling
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Made in West Germany, Mid-Century Modern. It is in a very good condition.
Ceramic
West German Carstens Textured Ceramic Lamp by Gerda Heuckeroth
By West German Pottery
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This striking West German large-scale pottery lamp is in gorgeous rich shades of cobalt blue. Richly textured with abstract geometric shapes it is very eye catching. Featuring a meta...
Metal
XL Ceramic bamboo vase, Carstens West Germany 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ultra decorative vase / floor vase by Carstens West Germany.
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Light Attrb West-Germany, 1960's
By West German Pottery
Located in Amsterdam, NL
White and brown ceramic table light with white lamp shade. It has the original wiring, but we can replace it with a new wire, if desired.
Ceramic
Orange Colorful Ceramic vintage vase West Germany 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely large and colorful orange/yellow and charcoal grey vintage ceramic vase from West Germany 1970s. Cylindershaped rustic vase of ceramic with glazed orange top and yellow and gr...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large colorful Ceramic vintage vase West Germany 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely large and colorful vintage ceramic vase from West Germany 1970s. Oval rustic vase of clay colored in a beautiful mix of earth colors, mustard yellow and green glaze blended wi...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Ceramic vase/ jug by Bay West Germany, 1960
By West German Pottery
Located in Odense, Denmark
Large nice floor vase / jug with green glaze by Bay West Germany, 1960. The vase is without notches or cracks, made by Bay West Germany. Measures: H 36 cm, Ø 18 cm.
Ceramic
Large Rustic Ceramic vintage vase from West Germany 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely large earth colored and charcoal grey vintage ceramic vase from West Germany 1970s. Cylindershaped rustic vase with mustard yellow and white knitting design motives on the upp...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unavailable
H 7.88 in Dm 1.19 in
Mid-century Scheurich Keramik West German Lava Pottery Ceramic Colourful Drink
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in London, GB
A beautiful mid-century Scheurich West German 'Lava' pottery ceramic colourful drink set of 6.
Ceramic, Pottery
West German Petit Pottery Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
A beautifully glazed petit West German Pottery vase (in yellow, brown and grey) newly mounted as a lamp with brown silk twist cord. Dimensions: 14" (to top of socket) x 5" x 3.5".
Earthenware
Dümler & Breiden West German Pottery Vase - Large
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Mississauga, CA
Its sleek silhouette and distinctive design elements make it a quintessential representation of Mid-Century Modern art pottery—ideal for those who appreciate the bold aesthetics and ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Dümler & Breiden West German Pottery Vase - Small
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Mississauga, CA
This exquisite West German vase, crafted by the renowned Dümler & Breiden, epitomizes the sharp, clean lines and bold design associated with Mid-Century Modernism.
Ceramic, Pottery
Glazed West German Nava Pottery Vase Lamp
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Beautifully glazed West German pottery vase mounted as a lamp. Bottle shaped base, at once masculine and strong. The colors of coffee with creamy white and black, the dripping textur...
Pottery
Unavailable
H 16.1 in Dm 7.1 in
Bay Keramik West German Pottery Floor Vase, Made in West Germany, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Mid-Century Modern. Vintage ceramic Bay Keramik West German Pottery floor vase extra large with a retro flower decor.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 19.69 in Dm 6.7 in
Set of Three Modernist West German Pottery Mid-Century Modern Vessels or Vases
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Set of three West Germany pottery vessels or vases, in all modernist white, with a variations of minimal patterns on the outside, Germany, 1960s.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 19.69 in Dm 6.7 in
Set of Three Modernist West German Pottery Mid-Century Modern Vessels or Vases
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Set of three West Germany pottery vessels or vases, in all modernist white, with a variations of minimal patterns on the outside, Germany, 1960s.
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.
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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