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Robert Maxwell Earthgender Signed Large Mid-Century California Pottery Vase
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Studio City, CA
vase by famed California ceramic artist Robert Maxwell featuring a radiant pale grayish glaze and hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey planter for Earthgender.
Executed in earthenware with a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Earthenware
Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey thumbprint planter for Earthgender. Executed in textured
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Earthenware
Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Sunburst Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Sunburst Planter for Earthgender.
Studio executed in hand
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Earthenware
Monumental Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Sunburst Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Robert Maxwell & David Cressey sunburst planter for Earthgender.
Studio executed in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Earthenware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Stoneware Planter
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
& Robert Maxwell to create the line Earthgender. This hand thrown planter features an unglazed stoneware
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cylindrical stoneware planter from Robert Maxwell and David Cressey's 1970s collaboration
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Earthgender Planter by David Cressey & Robert Maxwell
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage planter designed by David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender in the United
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter
By Robert Maxwell, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Sunburst Bowl Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Critter Sculptures, Set of Three
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of three, 1970s Robert Maxwell stoneware critter sculptures for Earthgender. The set
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Storage Jar for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Glendale, CA
Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Storage Jar for Earthgender. Studio executed in hand thrown and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Earthenware
Rare Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Planter for Earthgender
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell, Architectural Pottery
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Small Planter or Vase for Earthgender. Studio executed in hand
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Earthenware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Teardrop Sunburst” Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cressey & Robert Maxwell to create the line Earthgender. This planter features a rounded lip and an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender - 1970s
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell for their collaborative Earthgender line. Signed on base.
Earthgender
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter Taupe Glaze
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cylindrical stoneware planter from Robert Maxwell and David Cressey's 1970s collaboration
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender, circa 1970
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, David Cressey, Robert Maxwell
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Thumbprint Planter for Earthgender, circa 1970.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 19.25 in W 18 in D 16.75 in
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Extra Large “Sunburst” Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unglazed stoneware planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s project
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Petite Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Storage Jar for Earthgender
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell, Architectural Pottery
Located in Glendale, CA
Petite Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Storage Jar for Earthgender. Studio executed in hand thrown
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Earthenware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Plum Glazed Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bowl planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s project. This 23
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Stoneware “Sunburst” Bowl Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unglazed stoneware bowl planter from David Cressey and Robert Maxwell's 1970's collaboration
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Stoneware “Sunburst” Bowl Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unglazed stoneware bowl planter from David Cressey and Robert Maxwell's 1970's collaboration
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Speckle “Sunburst” Bowl Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bowl planter from David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s 1970s collaboration Earthgender. The planter
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 12.25 in Dm 17.75 in
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Teardrop Sunburst” Bowl Planter for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bowl planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s project. This 23.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Teardrop Sunburst Planter
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cylindrical pair of planters from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 19.25 in Dm 17.75 in
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Teardrop Sunburst” Bowl Planter
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unglazed stoneware bowl planter from David Cressey and Robert Maxwell's 1970s collaboration
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
H 18.5 in Dm 23.75 in
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender Rimmed Sunburst Planter
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell to create the line Earthgender. This hand thrown planter features a hand
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Pair of Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Storage Jars for Earthgender
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell, Architectural Pottery
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Storage Jars for Earthgender. Studio executed in hand thrown
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Earthenware
Earthgender by Robert Maxwell and David Cressey in Royal Blue
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Southampton, NJ
Earthgender Planter in Royal Blue Glaze by David Cressey & Robert Maxwell. Multiples available
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots...
Materials
Ceramic
"Sunburst" Dish Planter by David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Sunburst" Dish Planter by David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender, Early 1970's, USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter, 1970s, Cerami
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in South Jordan, UT
Exceptional hand thrown stoneware planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell during
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Earthgender Planters by David Cressey and Robert Maxwell in Sky Blue Glaze
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Southampton, NJ
Unusual Pair of Earthgender Planters model # 104 in Matte Sky Blue Glaze by David Cressey & Robert
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Clay
Pair Robert Maxwell Earthenware Vide Poche Catch All Bowls, Studio Made
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of Robert Maxwell decorative catch all bowls in stoneware pottery glaze and art glass.
Studio
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Earthenware, Art Glass, Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Large Ombre Glazed Planter for Earthgender
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large ceramic bowl planter from David Cressey and Robert Maxwell for Earthgender. The planter has
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Thrown Speckle Glazed Planter
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware planter. This planter features a golden brown and yellow speckle glaze both on the exterior and interior. The planter tapers towards the bottom and has a flat l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Modern Signed Large Heavy Stoneware California Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
Maxwell and David Cressey of Earthgender Studio pottery (the design is similar to their distinct starburst
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Large Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Voulkos Style Pottery Vase Vessel Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Vivika Heino, Otto and Gertrud Natzler, Robert Maxwell, Glen Lukens, David Cressey (Earthgender), etc
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
H 12.15 in W 15 in D 3.75 in
Robert Maxwell Earthgender Tabletop Pot
Located in Culver City, CA
Robert Maxwell worked together to bring a combination of un-glazed stoneware and contemporary design into
Category
Vintage 1970s American Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Ceramic Planter, 1970s, Earthgender
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell ceramic planter, 1970s, stoneware, unglazed exterior, glazed light
Category
Mid-20th Century American Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell 'Pebble' Design Earthgender Ceramic Planter 1970s
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'Pebble' design, stoneware, unglazed, 1970s, Earthgender Ceramics
Category
20th Century American Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell Ceramic Planter Glazed Brown Earthgender, 1970s
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell bowl, stoneware, glazed brown with artistic brush stroke of gold
Category
20th Century American Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Ceramic Table Lamp, Earthgender 1970s
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'Teardrop Sunburst' design ceramic table lamp base, stoneware
Category
Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Glazed Ceramic Flower Pot, Earthgender, 1970s
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell, stoneware, glazed, signed 'Earthgender' 1970s, Earthgender
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' Ceramic Weed Pot, 1960s
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' design ceramic vessel, stoneware, glazed, handmade, signed, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' Design Ceramic Pot with Lid, 1960s
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Sunburst' design studio ceramic mini planter pot with lid made by Los Angeles artist Robert
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Robert Maxwell Studio Ceramic with Hand-Carved Design and Gray Glaze
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Maxwell ceramic bowl, stoneware, glazed, handmade, signed 'Robert Maxwell', 1960s, Los
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Robert Maxwell California Modern Ceramic Dish with Melted Green Glass, 1970s
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert maxwell decorative tray, stoneware, glazed, melted green glass, 1970s, signed 'Robert
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Art Glass
H 1.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Modern Ceramic Dish with Melted Yellow Glass by Robert Maxwell, 1970s
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Maxwell decorative tray, stoneware, glazed, melted rich yellow glass, 1970s, signed 'Robert
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' Planter for Earthgender, ca. 1970
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' Planter for Earthgender, ca. 1970. Gorgeous David
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' Planter for Earthgender, ca. 1970
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' Planter for Earthgender, ca. 1970. Quite possibly the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Ceramic Planter, Glazed Blue, 1970s
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell ceramic vessel, stoneware, glazed, 1970s, Earthgender Ceramics
Category
20th Century American Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'Pebble' Design Ceramic Planter, 1970s
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'Pebble' design, 1970s, stoneware, unglazed exterior and glazed
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Clay
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'Pebble' Design Ceramic Planter, 1970s
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'pebble' design ceramic planter, 1970s, stoneware, unglazed
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Clay
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Large Glazed Grey Ceramic Planter, 1970s
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell ceramic planter, 1970s, stoneware, glazed grey, 19.5 high x 18
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' Design Ceramic Lamp Base, 1970s
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'Sunburst' design, 1970s, stoneware, unglazed sides, glazed top
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'Flame' Glaze Design Ceramic Planters, 1970s
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell 'flame' design ceramic vessels, stoneware, glazed black and golden
Category
20th Century American Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Robert Maxwell Earthgender Bowl Planter
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stoneware bowl planter from Robert Maxwell 1970s collaboration Earthgender. The planter has a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Robert Maxwell Earthgender Glazed Cylindrical Planter
By Robert Maxwell, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A tall stoneware planter from Robert Maxwell 1970s collaboration Earthgender. The planter has a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Robert Maxwell Earthgender Ceramic Thumbpot Planter
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Robert Maxwell for Earthgender ceramic thumbpot planter. This all original example is hand carved
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Clay
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Robert Maxwell Earthgender For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal robert maxwell earthgender for your home. A robert maxwell earthgender — often made from ceramic, stoneware and earthenware — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect robert maxwell earthgender — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right robert maxwell earthgender, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made robert maxwell earthgender has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Robert Maxwell, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell and David Cressey are consistently popular.
How Much is a Robert Maxwell Earthgender?
Prices for a robert maxwell earthgender can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
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 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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