Eight 1960s Blue Italian Empoli Rossini Glass Decanters
By Empoli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Colorful set of 8 glass decanters with geometric design, made by one of the many glass
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Large Teal Glass Vase, Attributed to Rossini, Empoli, Italy, 1960s
By Empoli, Rossini
Located in Glasgow, GB
. Attributed to Rossini, a noted maker within the region’s mid-century glass production. The vase features a
Glass, Art Glass
Tall Peacock Blue Empoli Glass Vase, Attributed to Rossini, Italy, 1960s
By Rossini, Empoli
Located in Glasgow, GB
A tall peacock blue art glass vase, handblown in Empoli, Italy, circa 1960s, and attributed to
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Reeded Glass
$4,251
H 16.93 in W 18.51 in D 5.12 in
Amazing Mid Century Modern Spider Wall Lamp or Sconce by Rossini Italy 1960s
By Rossini
Located in Munich, DE
and manufactured by Rossini Illuminazione, Italy, 1960s. Executed in hammered copper, black enameled
Brass, Metal, Copper
Mid-Century Murano Glass Spider Wall Lamp Sconce c1950s Italy
By Rossini
Located in Trensacq, FR
Glass Bring a touch of mid-century Italian charm to your home with this rare and whimsical spider lamp
Metal, Iron
ROSSINI Handcrafted Murano Glass Table Lamp Modern Design
By PIUMATI Murano Glass Lighting
Located in Murano, VE
Rossini è una lampada da tavolo con una luce Led. Design raffinato per una lampada moderna in
Metal
Empoli Rossini Mid Century Green Patterned Glass Vase
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Empoli Florence Italy Textured Vase Pattern Typical decors from the glass factories of Florence
Murano Glass
$2,500 / set
H 15.36 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
1960s Mid-Century Italian Pink Cased Empoli Glass Pitchers Vases Apothecary Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of seven 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini and Stelvio Opalina Fiorentina cased glass
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,500 / set
H 16.93 in Dm 5.91 in
60s MCM Italian Blue Cased Empoli Glass Pitcher and Tent Lidded Apothecary Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of three 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini and Stelvio Opalina Fiorentina cased glass
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Rossini Illuminazione Spider wall lamp, 1960s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Rossini Illuminazione Spider wall lamp, 1960s Italian mid-century design made of copper, cast iron
Copper, Iron
$280
H 9.05 in Dm 5.51 in
1960s Astonishing Red and Green Jar in Empoli Glass by Rossini. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing Red and Green Jar in Empoli Glass by Rossini. Made in Italy The item is in excellent
Glass
Tall Empoli Blue Art Glass Decanter
By Rossini
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern large glass decanter features a wave pattern and a rich
Art Glass
Tall Empoli Amber Art Glass Decanter
By Rossini
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern large handblown glass decanter features a diamond pattern
Blown Glass
Vintage Floor Lamp by Rossini Illuminazione, Italy, 1960s
By Rossini
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage floor lamp is a design lamp produced by Rossini Illuminazione in 1960s. Vintage
Metal, Brass
Pair of Red Dimple Italian Glass Vases
By Rossini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian cased red glass vases. Signed vase is a more red than the other. One vase is signed
Murano Glass
Sold
H 15.36 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
1960s Mid-Century Italian Sky Blue Cased Empoli Glass Pitchers Vases Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of eight 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini and Stelvio Opalina Fiorentina cased glass
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Sold
H 118.12 in Dm 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Opaline Cascade Chandelier by Rossini Illuminazione, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Opaline cascade chandelier by Rossini Illuminazione, 1960s Cascade ceiling
Metal
Sold
H 14.97 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
Eight Tangerine Amberina 60s Italian Empoli Rossini Glass Decanters Blenko Style
By Rossini, Blenko Glass
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of eight 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini glass decanters in the ever-popular colour
Blown Glass, Glass
Sold
H 21.26 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
Eleven Tangerine 60s Italian Empoli Rossini and Cased Glass Decanters Vases Jars
By Rossini
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of extra large eleven 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini and Opalina Fiorentina cased
Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Tall Empoli Emerald Green Art Glass Decanter
By Rossini
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern large glass genie bottle features a raised bubble pattern
Art Glass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
Eleven 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini Amber Genie Glass Bottles Vase and Candy Jar
By Rossini
Located in Haarlem, NL
Rossini Empoli bottles. Nine pressed bottles, of which five genie bottles. Two blown clear glass items; a
Blown Glass, Glass
Pair of Spider Sconces by Rossini, Italy
By Rossini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
slender long legs. Original Murano glass shade as his body. Italy 1960s
Copper, Iron
Sold
H 5.52 in W 19.69 in D 16.15 in
Beautiful large Italian Mid Century "Spider" wall lamp by Rossini Illuminazione
By Rossini
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large Italian wall lamp in the shape of a spider by Rossini Illuminazione. In Italy
Metal, Copper
Sold
H 12.6 in W 8.27 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Empoli Rossini Embossed Eagle Amber Glass Decanter Bottle - 1970s
By Vetrerie di Empoli
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Empoli Rossini Embossed Eagle Amber Glass Decanter Bottle Vintage - Decoration - Decorative
Art Glass
Sold
H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
1960s Mid-Century Italian Butterscotch Caramel Cased Empoli Glass Jars and Vases
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of eight 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini and Opalina Fiorentina cased glass vases
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Rossini Empoli Green Decanter with Shot Glasses, circa 1950
Located in Dallas, TX
Rossini Empoli green decanter with shot glasses, circa 1950.
Glass
Sold
H 17.72 in W 21.26 in L 17.72 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Copper Opaline Glass Lucky Charm Spider Sconce, Italy 1960s
By Rossini
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Midcentury Italian wrought Iron, copper and opaline glass spider wall lamp produced probably by
Wrought Iron, Copper
Mid Century Rossini Empoli Italian Murano Vase With Lid
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Italian Murano Rosini Empoli Amethyst Color Vase With lid. the mane base has small ridges going vertically and stop just before the rim of the vase were the lip starts. T...
Murano Glass
Set of Two Vintage Lucky Charm Spider Sconces, Italy 1960s
By Rossini
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Set of two Midcentury Italian spider wall lamps produced probably by Rossini Illuminazione, 1960s
Wrought Iron, Copper
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Poul Henningsen PH 5 Pendant for Louis Poulsen in Green
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Henningsen 'PH 5' Pendant in Hues of Green for Louis Poulsen. Poul Henningsen introduced his iconic 'PH 5' pendant light in 1958. Today, the 'PH 5' remains the bestselling des...
Aluminum
$2,915
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
Champagne Bucket alpaca silvered around, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Champagne Bucket alpaca silvered around, 1920s Only Polished
Alpaca
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$880Sale Price|26% Off
H 1.57 in W 6.29 in D 11.02 in
1970s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original astonishing playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of vintage Dal Negro cards, 7 dices, and chips. T...
Wood, Walnut
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$1,781 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$4,800
H 86 in W 39 in D 9.5 in
Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
By Ron Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.
$910
H 5.91 in W 7.49 in D 7.88 in
Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
By Verner Panton, Louis Poulsen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a bl...
Metal, Enamel
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
Distressed Bronze and Silver Concave Mirror
Located in London, GB
A concave mirror in distressed bronze colour with a silver distressed convex mirror to centre. Frameless, held in place by 4 clips and secured at he back with a circular fitting and ...
Mirror
$1,603
H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce – multicolor quadriedri -Mariangela model
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 16 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is spiral. The glasses a...
Art Glass
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...
Crystal, Ormolu
$7,044Sale Price|51% Off
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 14.18 in
Beautiful and Rare Art Nouveau Bar Table with an Complete Smoking Set
Located in Wien, AT
Art Nouveau bar and smoking set. Polished and stove enamelled on the upper side is the cigar box. It opens by pushing a button on the right side. Three oval bottles. Ten jiggers...
Brass
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.