Pink Crystal Vase by Miloslav Klinger, 1950s
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An organic almost liquid shaped pink or purple toned crystal vase by Czech Miloslav Klinger. It was
Art Glass
Modern Miloslav Klinger Reclining Nude Colorless Glass
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern colorless glass of reclining nude by Miloslav Klinger. Signed and dated '70. Light usual
Glass
$132Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.5 in Dm 3.5 in
1970s SKLO Bohemian Modern Brutal Glass Vase by Miloslav Klinger Czechoslovakia
By Železnobrodské sklo
Located in Miami, FL
a soft and bulbous triangular shape, possibly created by Miloslav Klinger in the 1970s. The bottom
Crystal
Fumè Bohemian Vase in Thick Glass with Engravings
Located in Vo', Veneto
for the Design of Miloslav Klinger, 1950s.
Glass, Art Glass
$132Sale Price|28% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 3.75 in
ZBS, Modern Bohemian Citrine Yellow Blown Glass Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Bohemia Crystal, Bohemia
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful citrine yellow glass vase attributed to Miloslav Klinger for Zelesnobrodské Sklo back
Blown Glass
Czech Art Glass Vase - Miroslav Klinger (1922-99)
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Altrincham, GB
Klinger. This piece is not only special in its abstract and organic form - which gives it additional
Art Glass
Vintage Glass Vase by Miroslav Klinger for Zelezny Brod Glasswork, 1960s
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Art Glass Re-polished Good original condition.
Art Glass
Unavailable
H 12 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in
Glass Sculpture of Woman Face in Profile Named "Marketa" by Miloslav Klinger
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO
Klinger (1922-1999) first attracted attention at the Czech Pavilion in Brussels at the 1958 World Fair
Art Glass
Vintage Lilac Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage lilac glass vase, 1960s. Attributed to Miloslav Klinger, Zelezny Brod.
Glass
Light Lilac Bohemian Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
interior and can even be a part of an art glass collection. Attributed to Miloslav Klinger, Zelezny Brod
Art Glass
"Prism" by Miroslav Klinger
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO
Cut and polished, faceted, glass by the late Miroslav Klinger, renowned in the world of Glass
Glass
Vase, Designed by Miloslav Klinger, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vase, designed by Miloslav Klinger, Czechoslovakia, 1960s Very good condition. Measures
Glass
Vase, Designed by Miloslav Klinger, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vase, designed by Miloslav Klinger, Czechoslovakia, 1960s Very good condition. Measures
Crystal
Miloslav Klinger Vase for Zelezny Brod, 1950 Bohemia
Located in Vo', Veneto
for the Design of Miloslav Klinger, 1950s.
Glass, Art Glass
Bohemia Yellow Vase, M. Klinger, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vase, designed by Miloslav Klinger, Czechoslovakia, 1960s Very good condition. Measures
Crystal
Pink Ashtray / Bowl, M. Klinger, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pink oblong ashtray / bowl in a modernist shape, Czech heavy glass. Designer Miloslav Klinger
Crystal
Blue Glass Midcentury Platter, 1960s
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Chorzów, PL
Blue and green fruit / candy plate. Very good condition Dimensions: height 9 cm / width 32 cm / depth 30.5 cm.
Crystal
Colored Glass Platter, 1960s
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Chorzów, PL
Fruit or candy plate made of heavy, brown-green colored glass. Very good condition. Measures: height 17.5 cm / width 42 cm / depth 21 cm.
Crystal
Blue glass bowl, Poland, 1970s
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Chorzów, PL
A glass bowl with an Art Deco decoration in a blue color. Very good condition. Made in Poland. height 11 cm / diameter 21.5 cm
Glass
Sold
H 10.04 in W 6.11 in D 2.56 in
Midcentury Art Glass Vase by Miloslav Klinger for Zelezny Brod Glassworks, 1960
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Lucenec, SK
Brod glassworks, also known as Železnobrodské Sklo (ZBS), and designed by Miloslav Klinger in the 1960s
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Sold
H 7.49 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Czech Hand-Blown Blue Art Glass Vase, By Miloslav Klinger – 1960s
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Praha, CZ
the mid-20th century. The vase is attributed to Miloslav Klinger, a noted Czech glass artist active
Blown Glass
Sold
H 2.17 in W 3.75 in D 5.4 in
Mid-Century Art Glass Ashtray by Miloslav Klinger for Zelezny Brod, 1960, Czech
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderful small heavy bowl or ashtray made of Art Glass, Czech Republic. From the hand of Miloslav
Art Glass
Bohemia Green Vase, M. Klinger, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Chorzów, PL
A green heavy Czech glass vase, designed by Miloslav Klinger in Czechoslovakia for Huta Zelazny
Crystal
Pink Glass Vase by Miroslav Klinger, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vase made by hand from modeled glass, designed by the famous Miloslav Klinger. Produced in the 50
Glass
Organic Form Vase and Bowl by Zelezny Brod
Located in New York, NY
Organic free formed vase and bowl by Miloslav Klinger for Zelezny Brod. The vase measures 9.5"H x
Glass
Glass Torso Sculpture
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare crystal glass torso sculpture by Czech artist, Miroslav Klinger. Engraved signature on base
Glass
Human Rock by Miroslav Klinger
By Miloslav Klinger
Located in RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO
the wonderfully imaginative Klinger, one can see the imprint of Humanity on all of Nature. Professor
Glass
Bubble Bowl in Light Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in marbled light pink resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed by Pao...
Resin
Rosso Levanto Marble Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Rosso Levanto Marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious Levanto marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to ...
Marble
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$1,882
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 10.63 in
Massive Salmon Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase in a charming salmon color made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condi...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950s by Gilbert Portanier Vallauris France Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Gilbert Portanier
Located in Brescia, IT
Glazed ceramic Excellent condition. "Portanier" signed.
Ceramic
Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
Metal
$150 / item
H 8 in Dm 5 in
Handmade Ceramic Vase #606 in Light Burgundy Glaze with Tencel Fringe Details
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #606 by Karen Gayle Tinney A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Each vase is formed by hand, making every piec...
Ceramic, Cotton
$1,544Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
$420
H 12.99 in Dm 7.87 in
1970s Gorgeous Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous aquamarine vase by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches. Vase diameter 20 cm...
Murano Glass
Orrefors Squeeze Vase Blue/Gray Small
By Lena Bergström
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
The billowy shape of Squeeze from Orrefors looks different from different angles, depending on its placement. After the vase is blown, and while still hot, it is “squeezed” together ...
Crystal
Cornelia Table lamp
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Shell
$2,896 / item
H 14.97 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Concrete Domestic Landscape Oval Coffee Table Ultramarine Cement Made in Italy
By Marialaura Rossiello
Located in Rome, Lazio
Fusto oval coffee table II is the new addition to the modular system collection in ultra high performing cement mortar, named Fusto. The sturdy, column-shaped leg supporting the oval...
Concrete
SET AIMARA Small, Medium & Large Alpaca Silver Photoframes
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Pink Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Marble
$180
H 4.75 in Dm 4 in
Mid Century Studio Pottery Wheel Thrown Stoneware Vase - Unsigned - Late 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid century wheel thrown studio pottery stoneware vase - expert turquoise with brown glaze and interior - unsigned - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no da...
Ceramic
Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Emerald Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A celebration of timeless craftsmanship and rich color, the Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Emerald Green exudes both vibrance and refinement. This exquisite creation from the Vene...
Murano Glass
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.
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