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Midcentury Blown Glass Dome with White, Black and Orange Abstract Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Midcentury blown glass dome with black, white and orange abstract décor. This midcentury blown
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Mid Century Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian hand blown textured glass light fixture with nine interior lights
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Mid Century Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian clear and amber blown glass light fixture with 6 lights.
Measurements
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Mid-Century Glass Footed Bowl, Inari Pattern
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tapio Wirkkala glass footed bowl,
Inari,
Model number 3543.
Impressive cut and blown-molded
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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Glass Art Wall Lights by Tony Zuccheri for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Art Wall Lights by Tony Zuccheri for Mazzega, 1960s
This spectacular wall or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 11.42 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
Mid-Century Glass Pendant Attributed to Azucena
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Glass and brass mid-century pendant.
Very elegant elliptical hand blown glass with brass details.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
hand blown glass bulb in white and transparent.
Very good vintage condition, no cracks or chips.
The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Green Mid-Century Glass Decanter by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Per Lütken
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Green hand-blown Winston decanter designed in 1956 by Per Lütken. Manufactured at Holmegaard in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass, Cork
Danish Mid-Century Glass Ice Bucket by Holmegaard, J. Bang 1930s
By Jacob Eiler Bang, Holmegaard
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian Modern Glass Ice Bucket by Jacob Bang For Holmegaard, circa 1930. This glass ice
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Cane, Blown Glass
Mazzega Murano Italian Mid-Century Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Mazzega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
color. Globe shape with abstract blown glass effect. Wood detail. Full circle chain links, 16” long
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Pair of Constantini Murano. Mid Century Glass Table Lamps
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of Constantini Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase lamps. The pieces have
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Austrian Midcentury Blown Glass Tulipan Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This Fantastic Austrian Mid-Century Modern Kalmar Tulipan chandelier or Pendant Lamp has been
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Black Mid-Century Glass Cabinet with 90 Murano Glass Spheres Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
made entirely of birch trees.
Crafted as a unique, one-of-a-kind piece, this mid-century modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in
Fabulous Mid-Century Glass Bowl Floral Décor with Red Enamel Accents
Located in Bochum, NRW
A gorgeous crystal glass bowl on 3 small feet. Richly decorated with etched roses and cherry
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
1950's Mid Century Glass Table Lamp by Murano in Purple
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury, glass table lamp in purple glass lampshade not included, perfect working
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Murano Midcentury Blown Glass White, Green and Violet Italian Lanterns, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Precious pair of Murano blown glass lanterns, its colors are unique ranging from gold to white
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
FLORENTINE ART GLASSWORKS Handmade Mid Century Glass Basket w. Handle ITALY 1960
By Florentine
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid Century hand-made olive Green glass basket with handle made by Florentine Art
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Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Revival Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Glass Pink Red Bowl by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors
By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv
Located in North Miami, FL
This exaggerated and outstretched Swedish mid century glass sommerso bowl and or vase has a
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 6.5 in W 15.5 in D 2.5 in
Angelo Mangiarotti Mid-Century Tiered Glass and Metal Chandelier
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century glass chandelier comprised of blown glass loops hanging from a silver metal tiered
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
One Pair of Italian Midcentury Glass Table Lamps Nice Scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
One Pair Of Italian Mid Century Glass Table Lamps Nice Scale.
Twisted tapering glass bases with a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 6 Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Fleck Plates
By Schiavon
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Set of 6 Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Gold
Vintage 1960s Holmegaard Kluk-Kluk Glass Decanter by Jacob Bang and Original Box
By Holmegaard
Located in East Quogue, NY
Elegant vintage mid-century Holmegaard Kluk Kluk smoke color glass decanter with stopper and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
H 13 in W 4 in D 4 in
Italian Design Bidone Ceiling Light Attributed to Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena
Located in London, GB
" Bidone " Italian mid-century glass design attributed to Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Venini Tier-Drop Swirl Pendant Fixture
By Venini
Located in Westport, CT
Mid-century glass blown swirl pendant in a unique form, hardware recent in nickel on brass.
UL
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Flecked Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Flecked
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
Large Vintage Candle Bowl, Continental, Art Glass, Decorative Centrepiece, 1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1980.
Superb, expressive mid-century glass forms
Displays a
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Late 20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
H 12.41 in W 10.24 in D 10.63 in
Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Mounted Twin Candlestick
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stunning Italian Venetian mid-century ruby glass bird mounted twin candlestick made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
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H 5.62 in W 7.58 in D 4.14 in
Blown Aqua Glass Bowl
By Viking Glass Company
Located in Malibu, CA
Delightful & colorful aqua bowl with a quirky
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Nils Landberg Red Tulpanglas, Orrefors Glassworks, 1957
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century glass artist Nils Landberg's Red Tulpanglas designed in 1956, produced in 1957 by
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Nils Landberg Red Expo Tulip Vase, Orrefors Glassworks, circa 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in New York, NY
Mid century glass artist Nils Landberg's Red Expo Tulip Vase was designed for Orrefors glassworks
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Italian Murano Blown Green Glass Flask
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Italian Venetian Murano hand blown dark green glass flask.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
BLENKO Mid 20th Century Hand-Blown Green Glass Decanter
By Blenko Glass
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century hand-blown glass decanter by Blenko Glass. Green glass decanter with squat round
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
14 Large French Designer Glasses in Mouth Blown Art Glass, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
14 large French designer glasses in mouth-blown art glass, mid-20th century.
Measures: 14 x 11 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set 12 Blown Bubble Glass Mid-Century Modern Drinking Glasses Glassware, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern heavy blown bubble glass drinking glasses, glassware, stemware made in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
1960 Mid-Century Venezia Green Blown Glass Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
This beautiful Venetian item is a green blown glass totally hand made in 1960 circa by master
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
One of the Two Kalmar Flush Mount Light or Sconce, Brass Ice Glass, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
craftsmanship from one of the most fabled producers of mid century glass, this flush mount would be a winning
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 11.03 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Mid Century Large Display Liquor Wine Blown Glass Bottles
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous display bottles hand blown with painted interior that imitates a full bottle of booze. In
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Cocktail Pitchers One White One Lavender West Virginia Glass
By Blendo Glass 1, West Virginian Glass Company
Located in Topeka, KS
! Here is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern Blendo cocktail pitchers with incredible “cat tail
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Blown GLASS VASE by CLAUDE MORIN, DIEULEFIT, France 1970
By Claude Morin
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and large soliflore vase, Modernist, Free-Form, in amber blown glass, by Claude Morin
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 15.36 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Blown GLASS VASE by CLAUDE MORIN, DIEULEFIT, France 1950
By Claude Morin
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional large vase or pot, Modernist, Free-Form, in a beautiful yellowish kaki blown glass
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 8.27 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Barovier &Toso Blown Glass Murano Venice Italy Mid-Century Modern 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Lucca, IT
Barovier & Toso ashtray Murano glass art Venice Italy Mid-Century Modern.1960s.
Blown glass ashtray
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Set of 6 Vintage Hand Blown Iridescent Luster Tulip Coupe Glasses 1930s
By Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Fostoria circa 1930. Flared thin rims and hourglass shaped stems. Hand blown glass. Overall excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
1960 Venezia Italy Mid-Century Murano Blown Glass Black Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
This beautiful Venetian item is a black blown glass totally hand made in 1960 circa by master
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 12 Vintage Hand Blown Iridescent Luster Tulip Wine Glasses 1930s
By Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Hawthorne, CA
1930. Flared thin rims and hourglass shaped stems. Hand blown glass. Overall excellent condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century, Imperial Glass, Highball Glasses in the Tabique de Oro Pattern
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in the 'Tabique de Oro' pattern by Imperial Glassware
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Swedish Glass Decanter, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Handblown decanter, mid-19th century.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Other Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 12 Steuben Hand Blown Crystal Baluster Water Goblets #7877, circa 1940s
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
shaped goblet, pattern # 7877, designed by George Thompson. Hand blown crystal with a low center of
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Biot Wedding Glass in Blown Glass, 1970
By Biot
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Biot wedding glass in hand-blown 1970 glass, 45 cm high, mouth-blown. Blue color.
Very good
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
Dramatic and modern, this 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-Century Italian Murano Blown Glass Ruby Red Pedestal Coupes-Sherbets S/6
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mid-century design. Still showing the original Made in Italy foil labels.
Gorgeous color, each
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Empoli Italian Mid-Century Cased Turquoise Glass Jug
By Empoli
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Italian mid-century turquoise cased art glass jug by Empoli. The jug stands on a flat
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of Four Vintage Federal Glass Game Bird Pilsner Glasses
By Federal Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
are the perfect gift for the bird lover.
Fine blown glassware
Each glass measures 8.75" tall and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Mid-Century Green Glass Lemonade Set with Jug & Five Glasses
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Italian Murano mid-century green glass lemonade set comprising of a jug and five tumbler
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-18th Century Georgian tall Wine Glass hand-blown Cotton Twist opaque Stem
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good tall handblown, English, mid-Georgian, Wine drinking glass with a multi spiral
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Glass Vase Signed Steuben
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Glass Vase signed Steuben origintes from the United States
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Decanter, Hand Blown, Italy, Signed
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful vibrant hand blown Murano glass decanter with stopper, signed by the artist, Italy.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
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H 9.25 in Dm 6 in
Empoli Rossini Blown Glass Decanter with Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Fulton, CA
An ice blue blown glass decanter with stopper by Empoli Glass, Italy. Retains "Empoli" paper label
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Bohemian blown & cased spa glass, 1825-1845
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Clear blown spa glass with a cut white enamel overlay and three ruby flashed panels etched with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Czech Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Mid-Century Italian Toilet Set in Silver Plated and Blown Murano Glass from 40s
Located in Catania, CT
and blown murano glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 4.73 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Russel Wright Mid Century Seafoam American Modern Stem Glasses Morgantown 16 pcs
By Morgantown Glass Company, Russel Wright
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century grouping of 16 Seafoam American Modern goblets designed by Russel Wright and
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
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Midcentury Blown Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of midcentury blown glass on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, blown glass and metal, every piece of midcentury blown glass was constructed with great care. There are 12292 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of midcentury blown glass you’re looking for, while we also have 893 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of midcentury blown glass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each object in our assortment of midcentury blown glass bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of midcentury blown glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Glashütte Limburg, Barovier&Toso and Venini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Midcentury Blown Glass?
A piece of midcentury blown glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,590, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $125,390.
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.
Questions About Midcentury Blown Glass
- What is mouth-blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mouth-blown glass is glassware produced with a traditional technique called mouth-blowing. It involves using a long blowpipe to draw molten glass upwards and then turning it to create different shapes. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of mouth-blown glass.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.
- Is Viking Glass hand-blown?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Viking Glass is hand-made. In 1940, the high-end glass company focused on quality Swedish Modern hand-made pieces, celebrated for their vibrant colors. You can shop a selection of Viking Glass pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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