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Vintage Purple Murano Glass Ashtray-Catchall by Ercole Barovier mod. "Porpora"
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
Made in purple Murano glass with gold leaf. This is a piece of the "porpora
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mod Colorful Hexagonal Nesting Murano Ashtrays Attributed Flavio Poli- Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mod Colorful Hexagonal Nesting Murano Ashtrays Attributed Flavio Poli- Seguso
Italy, Circa 1970s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason Grey Murano Glass Mod.LS 116 Chandelier, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Naples, IT
Suspension lamp Mod. LS 116" in grey and blue shaded glass and chromium-plated metal cup, designed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Mod White Murano Glass & Chrome Mushroom Lamp
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Mod White Murano Glass & Chrome Mushroom Lamp
Italy- Circa 1970s
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Tesserae Ambra” Mid Century Mod Chandelier, Murano Glass by i3, Italy circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid Century Modern pendant light by i3 in Murano glass.
Manufactured in Murano, Italy circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of 1960s Italian MOD/ Space Age Murano Glass Sphere Column Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1960s Italian MOD/ Space Age Murano Glass Sphere Column Lamps
We are please to offer
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Gino Sarfatti, Rare Murano glass chandelier mod. 2119 by Arteluce. Italy 1961
By Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Catania, CT
Black and white lacquered metal, nylon, glasses mod. 2119 ceiling light by Gino Sarfatti for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Set di 24 bicchieri mod. "High Society", Ludovico Diaz de Santillana per Venini
By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Located in Rivoli, IT
her marriage to Conte Giovanni Nuvoletti. Clara Agnelli ordered a large set of these glasses, which
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Multicolored Vase Mod. "Fazzoletto" Venini Style
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Prato, Tuscany
yellow opaline Murano glass vase; the vase was blown in one piece without joints; the most difficult and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Vintage Orange Murano Glass Vide-Pouch by Vittorio Zecchin mod. 1302, Italy
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano glass.
It was presented at Salon D'Automne in Paris in 1922 and at the Biennale of Monza in 1923
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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
H 1.78 in Dm 19.3 in
Gino Vistosi Pendant Mod, Massera in Murano Glass, 1960 circa
By Gino Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
glasswork Vistosi in Murano in the 1960s.
It is made from a double Murano glass layer (“incamiciato”) in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Venini 7 Lamps Mod, Patchwork in Hand Blown Murano Glass
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milan, IT
Set of seven incredible wall lights designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Venini Murano, model
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Barovier & Toso Chandelier Mod. "Fireworks" Murano Glass Opaline With Gold
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Murano opaline glass chandelier made between 1990 and 1995 by the firm Barovier & Toso. The entire
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
20th Century Venini Floor Lamp Mod. Tolboi in Murano Glass and Metal, 80s
By Venini
Located in Turin, Turin
is made of lattimo incalmo blown glass diffuser, transparent crystal and dark amber. Transparent
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
20th Century Venini Pair of Wall Lamps Mod Poliedri in Colored Murano Glass, 60s
By Venini
Located in Turin, Turin
lamps in wonderful colored Murano Glass. Each piece is made of a metal structure that as a skeleton
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 17.33 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Carlo Nason Chiseled Murano Glass Cascade Sconces for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of chiseled smoked Murano glass wall lamps, by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Mod. "Cascata LS 151
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 13 in D 6.7 in
Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass baby elephant
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 5 in W 2.75 in D 3.75 in
Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
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Literature:
Archimede Seguso: Mid-mod Glass from Murano: Lace & Stone, by Leslie Pina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 5.5 in W 2.25 in D 4 in
Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Bird Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
: Mid-mod Glass from Murano: Lace & Stone, by Leslie Pina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 4.63 in W 2.75 in D 4 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Bird Dove Figure Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
/8" wide x 3 1/8" tall.
Literature:
Archimede Seguso: Mid-mod Glass from Murano: Lace & Stone, by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 3.13 in W 2.38 in D 4.75 in
Flavio Poli's Vase for Seguso
By Flavio Poli
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Vetri D'arte" Glass Objects from Murano (1932-1973), Arnoldsche Ed., Stuttgart, 2014.
Upper hole
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Glass "Pacthwork" Wall Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Naples, IT
Set of 8 rare and luxurious Mod. Patchwork wall sconces by Tony Zuccheri for Venini Murano.
Clear
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 4.73 in D 70.87 in
1970s "Samanta" Roberto Pamio Leucos Italian Design Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Leucos
Located in Brescia, IT
blown murano glass.
White opal hand blown glass tube. A clear glass lampshade with a red rim. Some
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Dish Apple Paperweight Set
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass ring dish and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2.63 in W 3 in D 5 in
Seguso Murano 1950s Gold Flecks Opal White Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
.
Literature:
Archimede Seguso: Mid-mod Glass from Murano: Lace & Stone, by Leslie Pina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 11.75 in W 5.25 in D 5.75 in
Seguso Murano 1950s Coral Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Basket Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
: Archimede Seguso: Mid-mod Glass from Murano: Lace & Stone, by Leslie Pina.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 8.5 in W 5.25 in D 8.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Gino Cenedese Murano Blue Art Glass Stripped Vase
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Roslyn, NY
The underside etched: Gino Cenedese Murano / AD 15 / 08 Mod 66/200.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass Chandelier Mod. Giogali by Angelo Mangiarotti for Vetreria Vistosi, 1970
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Glass Murano chandelier mod. Giogali designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Vetreria Vistosi, 1970.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.44 in Dm 17.33 in
Seguso Murano Red Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Mouth Flower Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass double
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.25 in W 2.25 in D 4.5 in
Mod Lesbo Italian Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Madrid, ES
diffuser are handmade of smoked and blown Murano glass. Polished metal base, Italy, 1970s.
Angelo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern wall lamp Torpedo by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Wall lamp Torpedo by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
Applique or wall
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 22.45 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Table Vase Lamp Mod. LT226, Design Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1968
By Carlo Nason
Located in Napoli, IT
Table vase lamp Mod. LT226, design Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1968.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Max Ingrand Coffee Table for Fontana Arte, Mod. 1774, Italy, circa 1958
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
table is composed of two separate parts: 1 profiled ultra clear Murano glass top on 1 green-colored
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Coppia di Lampade luci mod 359
By luci
Located in Napoli, NA
Lampade da comodino
Piccole eleganti e firmate
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Paolo Venini Table Lamp Mod. 307, 1930
By Paolo Venini
Located in Turin, Turin
.
The Table Lamp Mod. 307 it's made in Murano Diamante Glass whit gold leaf, the structure is in brass
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Floor lamp Mazzega mod. Canne, design by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
This Is a rare Mazzega floor lamp, mod. Canne, design by murano master Carlo Nason .
His legendary
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metallic Thread
Carlo Nason for Mazzega LT327 Table Lamp and Flower Vase, Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Naples, IT
Table lamp and flower vase Mod. "LT 327" in white and transparent blown Murano glass with chrome
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Antique 1860s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
20th Century Angelo Mangiarotti Artemide Table Lamp Mod. Lesbo, 60s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Turin, Turin
by Mangiarotti in 60s for Artemide. It is made in brushed aluminum base and Murano glass diffuser
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century Modern by Angelo Brotto Metal Barnaba Pair of Italian Lamps
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of lamps mod. Barnaba designed by Angelo Brotto for Esperia. Italy 1970s. Round chromed metal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern lamp Vacuna Eleonore Peduzzi Riva for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Eleonore Peduzzi Riva
Located in MIlano, IT
mod. Vacuna in opaline white Murano glass. The structure is a hemisphere that is shaped by creating a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 16.54 in Dm 16.54 in
20th Century Carlo Scarpa Table Mod. Doge Steel and Crystal, '60
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Turin, Turin
held between 1933 and 1947 and through which he brought the centuries-old tradition of Murano glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Crystal, Steel
20th Century Roberto Pamio Table Lamp mod. Gill 45 for Leucos, 60s
By Roberto Pamio, Leucos
Located in Turin, Turin
model Gill 45 made in lacquered metal structure and Murano glass diffuser designed by Roberto Pamio for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mod.LSP6 "Tommy" Lamp Flush Mounts / Wall Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Mod.LSP6 "Tommy" Lamp Flush Mounts / Wall Sconces by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Murano
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
H 5.91 in Dm 14.18 in
Italian Mid-Century Bronze Mirror by Angelo Brotto signed by hand 1950s
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Salzburg, AT
decoration, the side edges are smooth.
The mirror is signed Brotto at the bottom left.
The mirror glass is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze, Iron
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 0.99 in
Set of three pendants by Massimo Vignelli for Venini in Murano Glass
By Massimo Vignelli, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Set di Tre pendenti mod. 4041 in Vetro di Murano incamiciato azzurro disegnati da Massimo Vignelli
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Alioth Floor Lamp by Alessandro Mendini, Limited Series, Venini Murano
By Venini, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brussels, BE
lacquered in shiny red, the accessories supporting the glass elements are chrome plated.
The whole "head
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Sergio Mazza "Delta" Italian Wall Light Sconce for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Roma, IT
Murano glass processed in Mazza's iconic style. It can be rotated left and right as well as up and down
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Spuma di Mare Vase by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1938-1940
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Naples, IT
A very rare vase Mod. Spuma di Mare in Murano glass swarming with inclusions of matallic oxides and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 10.24 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Pair of "LS10" Boccia Lamps, Italy 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Naples, IT
, Italy 1960.
Murano glass, patinated aluminium support and steel chain.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Stildomus 'Torcello' Coffee Table in Walnut
By Stildomus, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
afterwards. From 1957 until 1961, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni ‘Morna’ Bed with Nightstands
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Waalwijk, NL
1961, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini. However, in 1960, the duo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Set of Six '121' Dining Chairs in Red Brown Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Italy, design 1965
Set of six dining chairs by the Italian designer couple Tobia and Afra Scarpa. These
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.7 in W 18.71 in D 21.86 in
Soriana Lounge Chair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
. The Soriana design has become one of the most important designs of Italian Mid-Century furniture
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Large "Torcello" Coffee Table by Tobia and Afra Scarpa, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Skokie, IL
as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini. However, in 1960, the duo started to
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Molteni Set of Six 'Monk' Chairs in Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Waalwijk, NL
as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini. However, in 1960, the duo started to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 18.31 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Coronado' Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, pair of 'Coronado' lounge chairs, cognac leather, Italy, 1966
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 35.83 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Sofa in Walnut and Brown Leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Architecture and married afterwards. From 1957 until 1961, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
married afterwards. From 1957 until 1961, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 40.56 in D 35.83 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Settee in Brown Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
afterwards. From 1957 until 1961, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Molteni Set of Four 'Monk' Chairs in Black Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Waalwijk, NL
until 1961, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini. However, in 1960, the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 20.28 in D 18.9 in
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Mid Mod Italian Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of mid mod Italian murano glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and murano glass. Your living room may not be complete without a piece of mid mod Italian murano glass — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An item from our selection of mid mod Italian murano glass, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Nouveau or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of mid mod Italian murano glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Carlo Nason and Mazzega Murano produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Mod Italian Murano Glass?
Prices for a piece of mid mod Italian murano glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $44,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,450.
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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Mid Century Modern Dining Table Concrete
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Arfa Tobia
Artona Lounge Chairs
Scarpa Artona Lounge
Leather Fold Stools
Corduroy Upholstery Fabric
Brown Corduroy Chair
Knoll Three Seater Sofa
B And B Italia Chair Ottoman
Afra Tobia Scarpa Monk Chairs In Black Leather
Modernist Leather Chaise