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1970's Rosenthal Netter Pottery Modern Vase
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mid-Century Modern pottery decorative vase by Rosenthal Netter. in vintage original
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Rosenthal Netter Pottery Modern Italian Vase circa 1970's
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Toledo, OH
1970's Italian pottery vase by Rosenthal Netter. Gorgeous blue/green hues with geometric wrap
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Yellow Pottery Vase by Rosenthal Netter
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Yellow pottery vase with floral design by Rosenthal Netter. Signed. Italy, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Italian Pottery Box Imported by Rosenthal Netter
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Pottery
Condition:
This Bitossi Italian pottery box imported by Rosenthal Netter is in vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pottery
Italian Pottery Vase Attributed to Rosenthal Netter
By Raymor, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Nice Italian pottery vase have blue tone ground and flower foliate motif. Signed Italy and numbered
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rosenthal Netter Candleholders and Bowl Set
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian pottery candleholders and decorative bowl by Rosenthal Netter
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Flower Vase for Rosenthal Netter
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Pottery
Condition:
This Bitossi flower vase for Rosenthal Netter is in very good condition. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Ashtray Ceramic Rosenthal Netter by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic ashtray Rosenthal Netter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Glazed ceramic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramic planter by Rosenthal Netter for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Rare Ceramic planter by Rosenthal Netter for Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Glazed ceramic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramic vase Rosenthal Netter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic vase Rosenthal Netter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Glazed ceramic, matte
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramic planter Rosenthal Netter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter Rosenthal Netter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
Glazed ceramic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Modern Sunburst Pottery Candleholders - Bitossi Londi Rosenthal Netter Italy 60s
By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
1960s exotic Mid-Century Modern pair candle holders by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter and produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Bitossi Vase Yellow and Green for Rosenthal Netter
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Pottery
Condition:
This Bitossi yellow and green vase for Rosenthal Netter is in excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Multi Color Flower Vase for Rosenthal Netter
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Pottery
Condition:
This Bitossi multi color flower vase for Rosenthal Netter is in excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Orange and Gold Vases for Rosenthal Netter
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Pottery
Condition:
These Bitossi orange and gold vases for Rosenthal Netter are in good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Tall Art Pottery Vase by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, art pottery vase by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, attributed to Aldo Londi features an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Yellow Pottery Ashtray or Catchall Bitossi Netter
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
to have never been used as an ashtray. Piece is attributed to Bitossi/Rosenthal-Netter; markings on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery
Midcentury 1960 Rosenthal Netter Striped Ceramic Vase for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in San Diego, CA
. Midcentury Italian art pottery vase by Rosenthal Netter for Bitossi. Undeniably midcentury classic piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rosenthal Netter Italian Mid Century Vase Bitossi Paisley Aldo Londi c 1950/1960
By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
retains its original Rosenthal Netter paper label. The vase features the classic Rimini blue and green
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Italian Flower Pots ( 2 available - sold separately )
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Texture
Partial Rosenthal Netter Label
some minor chips - see images
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray for Rosenthal Netter: Marocco
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Pottery
Condition:
This Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray for Rosenthal Netter Marroco line is in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase for Rosenthal Netter: Marocco
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Pottery
Condition:
This Aldo Londi Bitossi Vase for Rosenthal Netter Marroco line is in excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Bird Vase for Rosenthal Netter: Marocco
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Pottery
Condition:
This Aldo Londi Bitossi Bird Vase for Rosenthal Netter Marroco line is in
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Majolica Ceramic Jar with Lid, Sgraffito Birds Decor, Italy Mid Century Modern
By Rosenthal Netter, Raymor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
have its distributor sticker. Similar pieces were created for and imported by both Rosenthal Netter and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Fascie Colorate Small Vessel / Cachepot Rosenthal Netter 70s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Rosenthal Netter label on the bottom. Please look at all images.
Manufactured 1970-72 by Bitossi (Italy) for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi for Raymor Rimini Blue Pottery Tripod Occasional Table, 1950s
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi incised blue & green Tripod Side Table for Raymor. Featuring a handcrafted imprinted, lipped circular glazed ceramic surface with incised decorative accents, i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
Vintage Bitossi Vases for Rosenthal Netter, c. 1960's Sold Separately
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bitossi Vases for Rosenthal Netter
circa 1960. Sold Separately!
"blue color is amazing"
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Thai Silk Vase, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Blue, Green, Gold
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-Century Modern vase was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Table Lamp, Signed, Brown & Red Flower Reliefs
By Rosenthal Netter, Fratelli Fanciullacci, Raymor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
created variety of majolica lamps for various American importers, such as Raymor, Rosenthal Netter
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Bitossi Candlestick and Bowl by Rosenthal Netter
Located in Miami, FL
Mid century modern Rosenthal Netter pottery candle holder and bowl by Bitossi. Hand made and finely
Category
Italian Candle Holders
Materials
Clay
Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Italian Pottery Vase
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Tulsa, OK
This is a nice large size, signed with Rosenthal Netter label, Bitossi Italian pottery vase. It is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Large Rosenthal Netter Vase with Lid Made in Italy
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Hudson, NY
Bittosi vase with stopper made in Italy for Rosenthal Netter signed with paper label.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Bottles
Materials
Pottery
Leopard Spots Modern Rosenthal Netter Pottery Covered Bowl Attributed to Bagni
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter, Alvino Bagni
Located in Miami, FL
Exotic leopard motif Italian Mid-Century Modern covered pottery bowl from Rosenthal Netter
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Bitossi Ceramic Rosenthal-Netter Pottery Londi Raymor Stripes Jar Bowl
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Bitossi jar and cover for Rosenthal-Netter in striking decor of bright stripes. Measures: 7" high
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Italian Pottery Italica Ars Lime Green Pitcher Vase for Rosenthal-Netter
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
for Rosenthal-Netter. Attributed to Italica Ars. With original Rosenthal-Netter label. Measures: 13
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Italian Pottery Vessels by Londi or Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional design and colors! Utterly gorgeous lidded boxes imported to the US by Rosenthal Netter
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Whimsical Wire Rooster Sculpture by Rosenthal Netter
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Ferndale, MI
Wire rooster sculpture mounted on glazed top pottery square. Partial Rosenthal Netter paper label
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wire, Copper
Two Bitossi Ashtrays for Rosenthal Netter of Italy
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of two ashtrays, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter. Both are in very good condition, one is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery
Italian Lidded Jar for Rosenthal Netter, circa 1965
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Lidded Jar for Rosenthal Netter, circa 1965
retains the original Rosenthal Netter label on
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery
Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Yellow, Orange, and Green Vase Made in Italy
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Striking and vibrant, this Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Vase is a stunning addition to any
Category
20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Pottery
1960s Italian Midcentury Ceramic Box by Rosenthal Netter Bitossi
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand painted Italian ceramic box circa 1960s, round ceramic box by Bitossi for Rosenthal
Category
20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pottery
Rosenthal Netter Bitossi Pottery Owl Pillar Candle Holder by Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Raymor
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Italian Bitossi pottery owl candleholder by Rosenthal Netter for Raymor
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Italy Organic Modern Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely midcentury Italian modern Bitossi bud pottery vase made for Rosenthal Netter and by Aldo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter Bitossi Modern Textured Pottery Vase Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Miami, FL
Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter made by Bitossi. An elegant Italian Modern textured pottery vase
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Fascie Colorate Green Cylindrical Vase Rosenthal Netter 70s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Miami, FL
. Manufactured 1970-72 by Bitossi (Italy) for importer/retailer Rosenthal-Netter. The vase does not have on the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Aldo Londi Cinese Modern Lidded Vessel for Rosenthal Netter Bitossi Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Miami, FL
An Aldo Londi Cinese Series vessel retailed by Rosenthal Netter and produced by Italian
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
A Pair of Rosenthal Netter Italian Pottery Lamps
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Pair of Rosenthal Netter Italian Pottery Lamps. Both retain original paper "Made in Italy" label.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Vintage Italian Pottery Bright Yellow Italica Ars for Rosenthal-Netter Vase
By Italica Ars
Located in Wilton, CT
Rosenthal-Netter. Attributed to Italica Ars. With original export and RN labels. 15" high. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Blue Rosenthal Netter Italian Vase
By Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern blue ceramic Rosenthal Netter vase made in Italy - a wonderful glazed pottery
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Bitossi Italian Pottery Raymor Rosenthal-Netter Vase Vintage Londi Black & White
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
" diameter. Original Rosenthal-Netter label with Bitossi inventory code. Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
H 12.38 in Dm 5.5 in
Tall Striped Fratelli Fanciullacci for Raymor Art Pottery Vase
By Raymor, Fratelli Fanciullacci, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Garnerville, NY
Fully signed Fratelli Fanciullacci for Raymor tall striped art pottery vase, circa 1950-1960. Very
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Bitossi Ceramic Bowl Centrepiece, Italy, 1977
By Rosenthal Netter, Gambone Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Large Bitossi centrepiece bowl, Italy, 1977. Excellent condition. Signed "B 77".
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Ashtray and Stand
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Garnerville, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi fused glass decorated ceramic ashtray and walnut stand. Classic "peace sign" ashtray in green, yellow and blue. Overall brown glaze with a rough, textured exte...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Walnut
Italian Modern Ceramic Vase Aldo Londi for Fratelli Fanciullacci, 1960s
By Fratelli Fanciullacci, Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern textured Italian pottery Vase made by Fratelli Fanciullacci in the early 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Box
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic box Made in Italy, imported by Rosenthal Netter. Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery, extremely
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pottery
Rosenthal Netter Bitossi Ceramic Box Blue Stripes Pottery Signed, Italy, 1960s
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal Netter Bitossi Ceramic Box Blue Stripes Pottery Signed Italy 1960's. Medium size lidded
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.13 in W 8 in D 4.13 in
Two Pieces Rosenthal Netter Italian Art Pottery Vase and Flower Pot
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
One Rosenthal netter vase, plus one flower pot form planter. Both have mustard yellow high glaze
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rosenthal Netter Bitossi Ceramic Box Pottery Geometric Signed Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal Netter Bitossi Ceramic Box Pottery Geometric Signed Italy, 1960s. The lid is decorated
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
H 2.13 in W 8 in D 4.13 in
Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Box Geometric Pottery Signed Italy 1960s
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Rosenthal Netter ceramic box geometric pottery signed Italy 1960s. Lidded box with bright
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Purple Bud Vase Rosenthal Netter
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Pottery
Condition:
This Bitossi purple bud vase for Rosenthal Netter is in excellent condition. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
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Rosenthal Netter Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of rosenthal netter pottery on 1stDibs. A piece of rosenthal netter pottery — often made from ceramic, pottery and clay — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of rosenthal netter pottery — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of rosenthal netter pottery is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made object in our assortment of rosenthal netter pottery has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi and Aldo Londi are consistently popular.
How Much is a Rosenthal Netter Pottery?
Prices for a piece of rosenthal netter pottery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $2,500, while the average can fetch as much as $565.
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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