$4,700 / set
H 15 in W 14.5 in D 8.5 in
20th Century Italian Pair of Murano Glass Sommerso, Brass Leaf Wall Appliques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A smoked gold, vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian wall appliques made of hand blown Murano
Metal, Brass
$1,694
H 12.6 in Dm 5.12 in
Midcentury Amphora Murano Glass, Decorated in Pure Gold Hand Polychrome Enamels
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Beautiful amphora in Murano blue glass, decorated in pure gold, polychrome hand-painted enamels
Enamel, Gold Leaf
$2,807Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
VENINI - Toni ZUCCHERI - Pair Sconces - Gold Murano glass - Italy 1950.
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of appliques Murano glass with gold leaf, 1950. Murano glass.
Metal
Unavailable
H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 5.52 in
Archimede Seguso 1950 Red Cock in Murano Glass with Gold Leaf
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Archimede Seguso 1950 red cock in Murano glass with gold leaf.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 5.91 in
Albarelli 1950 Multi-Color Cock in Murano Glass with Gold Leaf
By Maurizio Albarelli
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Albarelli 1950 multi-color cock in Murano glass with gold leaf.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 13.39 in D 5.91 in
Barbini 1950 Multi-Color Cock in Murano Glass with Gold Leaf
By Barbini
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Barbini 1950 multi-color cock in Murano glass with gold leaf.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 13.39 in D 5.52 in
Barbini 1950 Multi-Color Cock in Murano Glass with Gold Leaf
By Barbini
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Barbini 1950 multi-color cock in Murano glass with gold leaf.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 5.91 in
Barbini 1950 Multi-Color Cock in Murano Glass with Gold Leaf
By Barbini
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Barbini 1950 multi-color cock in Murano glass with gold leaf.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in
Barbini 1950 Multi-Color Cock in Murano Glass with Gold Leaf
By Barbini
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Barbini 1950 multi-color cock in Murano glass with gold leaf.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 21.26 in W 14.97 in D 5.91 in
Cenedese 1950 Multi-Color Cock in Murano Glass with Gold Leaf
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Cenedese 1950 multi-color cock in Murano glass with gold leaf.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 22.84 in W 8.67 in D 7.88 in
Cenedese 1950 Multi-Color Cock in Murano Glass with Gold Leaf
By Cenedese
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Cenedese 1950 multi-color cock in Murano glass with gold leaf.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 18.51 in W 14.57 in D 5.91 in
I. Pustetto 1950 Multi-Color Cock in Murano Glass with Gold Leaf
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
I.Pustetto 1950 multi-color cock in Murano glass with gold leaf.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 17.33 in W 18.12 in D 5.52 in
Ercole Barovier 1950 Multi-Color Cock in Murano Glass with Gold Leaf
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Ercole Barovier 1950 multi-color cock in Murano glass with gold leaf.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 5.52 in
Ercole Barovier 1950 Multi-Color Cock in Murano Glass with Gold Leaf
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Ercole Barovier 1950 multi-color cock in Murano glass with gold leaf.
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 12.6 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Ercole Barovier Fish in Artistic Blown Glass of Murano with Gold Leaf
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Vintage Ercole Barovier fish in artistic blown glass of Murano green sculpture with applications of
Murano Glass
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
Antonio da Ros 1950 Multi-Color Cock in Murano Glass with Silver Leaf
By Antonio da Ros
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Antonio da Ros 1950 multi-color cock in Murano glass with silver leaf.
Murano Glass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 4.73 in
XL vintage Italian Murano Hollywood Regency leaf glass wall lamp scone applique
Located in København, DK
XL Vintage Murano Regency wall lamp. Mouth-blown glass with brass screws on the side. 2x E27 socket
Murano Glass
Pair of Marbro Blue Murano Glass Table Lamps with Rose Form Glass Appliques
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of large blue handblown Marbro table lamps. Blue Murano handblown glass bodies have internal
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Venini Brass and Gold Murano glass Italian Sconses 1950.
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of appliques Murano glass with gold leaf, 1950. Brass and Murano glass.
Glass
Sold
H 19.5 in W 9.75 in D 6 in
20th Century Olive-Green Italian Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Wall Appliques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An olive-green, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of leaf wall appliques made of hand blown
Metal
Pair Murano Glass Chandeliers, Pink Alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique c...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$846 / item
H 7.9 in Dm 3.5 in
Mini Serenity, Contemporary Organic Modern White Plaster Wall Sconce or Light
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Mini Serenity wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and mid-ce...
Plaster
$3,751
H 21.5 in Dm 15.8 in
Perfectly Design Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant Light in Mint Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and perfectly balanced light fixture with a stunning alabaster shade. Thanks to its beautiful and classical design and its truly good condition this perfectly balanced...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$2,360 / set
H 11.62 in W 9.26 in D 3.94 in
Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
By Barovier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a white lacquered metal and brass base, 1960s. Re...
Metal
Royal Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century. blue
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Ozipek silk carpet/tapestry Hereke signed, 20th Century This hand-knotted Hereke rug is a magnificent addition to your living space. Once intended for imperial palaces, the de...
Silk
Soffiato Floor Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Dallas, TX
'Soffiato' floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s.
Glass
Graniglia Shield Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect, mounted on gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy Measures: Heig...
Gold Plate
$13,915 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$6,825Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 44 in Dm 22 in
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere
By Pierre Chareau, Maison Paname
Located in Glendale, CA
'Atlas' Alabaster Suspension Lamp by Denis De La Mesiere Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de la Mesiere, who meticulousl...
Alabaster, Metal, Gold Leaf
$19,500
H 101 in W 67 in D 22 in
Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent 19th century Gothic Revival hand carved painted parcel gilt bibliothèque (today use as a library bookcase or hutch, dining room buffet, vitrine display) Most ...
Glass, Wood, Paint, Pine, Giltwood
French Empire Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine quality 19th century French Empire gilt bronze 9-light chandelier. Circa 1870. The chandelier has been professionally re-wired, cleaned and is ready to hang. Includes matching c...
Bronze
$1,452Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Luxury Sconce 2 Arms Golden Leaf Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Luxury sconce 2 arms golden leaf Murano glass Golden Century87 by Multiforme The collection Golden Century 087 by MULTIFORME lighting is a tribute to the magic and the richness of t...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
French Reproduction Walnut Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This traditional breakfront bibliotheque was a bespoke creation made in France (late 20th century) from beautiful walnut veneer to bring a large office the inviting warmth of a dinin...
Brass
$14,520
H 30 in Dm 25.2 in
Enormous 25.2Ø Hand Carved Antique Alabaster Floral Pendant / Chandelier 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class chandelier with an extra large, hand carved alabaster shade. Thanks to its extra large size and great condition this alabaster chandelier is one of the best alabaster chan...
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze, Iron
$2,420
H 13.5 in W 14.2 in D 13 in
Antique and Quality Hand Carved Solid Oak Gothic Church Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and deeply carved Gothic Revival bracket for displaying a Saint statue. This Gothic console for wall mounting dates from the late 1800s and it has a marvelous combinat...
Brass, Metal
Murano "Rezzonico" Cristallo Pura Glass Fountain Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Murano glass chandelier in "cristallo pura" color glass in the "Rezzonico" technique characterized by the multiple blown glass elements composing the glass structure of the chan...
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.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.