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
Large Teal Art Glass Vase by Rossini, Hand-Blown, Empoli, 1960s
By Empoli, Rossini
Located in Glasgow, GB
A striking large-scale teal art glass vase, hand-blown in Empoli, Italy, during the 1960s
Glass, Art Glass
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
Eight 1960s Blue Italian Empoli Rossini Glass Decanters
By Empoli
Located in Antwerp, BE
manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Made in Italy" embossed on the base. Would make a
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$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
$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
Empoli Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Empoli
Located in Fulton, CA
imported glass from Empoli include Alrose, Rossini, Guildcraft, Vimax, Enesco and George Hardy. Source
Glass
Tall Empoli Blue Art Glass Decanter
By Rossini
Located in Miami, FL
, blue color. Manufactured by Rossini, it dates from the 1960s. Quite tall and very decorative! Marked
Art Glass
Tall Empoli Amber Art Glass Decanter
By Rossini
Located in Miami, FL
and a rich, amber or honey yellow color. Manufactured by Rossini, it dates from the 1960s. Quite tall
Blown Glass
Sold
H 9.45 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Mid Century Modern Empoli Glass Pair of Perfume Genie Bottles, Italy, 1950s
By Empoli
Located in Valencia, VC
imported glass from Empoli include Alrose, Rossini, Guildcraft, Vimax, Enesco and Hans Geismar.¨
Art 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 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
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
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 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
Tall Empoli Emerald Green Art Glass Decanter
By Rossini
Located in Miami, FL
and a rich and mesmerizing emerald green color. Manufactured by Rossini, it dates from the 1960s
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
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
Murano Glass
$1,200
H 29 in Dm 8.5 in
Tall Mid-Century Modern Amber Hand Made Blown Art Glass Vessel, Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
1988 tall Mid-Century Modern handmade art glass vessel, vase, decanter by Blenko. The amber color glass body has a round glass ball stopper. A-867-335
Art Glass
$16,755 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Blenko Art Glass Bottle Set, Orange, USA, 1960s
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic mid-century 10 piece set of Blenko Art Glass in vibrant orange tones. Tallest being 19.75 inches x 5 inch diameter.
Art Glass
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
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
$1,769 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$295
H 16.54 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Green Glass Genie Decanter with Stopper, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning green glass decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Made in Italy" embossed on the base. Wou...
Glass
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
$3,303Sale Price / set|37% Off
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Large Set of Vintage Bohemian Blue Art Glass
Located in Casteren, NL
The highly decorative collection consists of 69 pieces cobalt blue hand-painted and 22K gold gilded objects. Among there are goblets, decanters, vases, cordials, perfume bottle atom...
Glass
$4,800
H 24.5 in W 22 in D 44 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Ivory Cream Goatskin Bar Cart by Aldo Tura c. 1965
By Aldo Tura
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Elegant and stately 1960s ivory goatskin lacquer and brass bar cart imported from Italy and designed by Alto Tura, the master of parchment. Iconic and timeless, Aldo Tura bar serving...
Brass
Joe Cariati Emerald Green Glass Collection, 2024
By Joe Cariati
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American glass artist Joe Cariati's Emerald Green Glass Collection, consisting of seven pieces, is quintessentially modern in both function and style, showcasing a purit...
Blown Glass
Tall Empoli Emerald Green Art Glass Decanter, 1960s
By Empoli
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern large glass genie bottle features a raised bubble pattern and a rich and mesmerizing emerald green color. Probaly manufactured by Empoli, it d...
Glass
$36,000
H 10 in Dm 13.75 in
Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Montreal, Quebec
86 piece dinner service with the marking: "Original ZWIEBELMUSTER, Czechoslovakia", in the Classic Blue Onion, Meissen Pattern, comprising: 24 dinner plates, 9.5" diameter 12...
Porcelain
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire Canopy bed France Napoleon III From the 19th Century, In mahogany wood with appliqués in gilded bronze and classical figures. Fluted columns with Corinthian capitals. Ceilin...
Wood
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.25 in Dm 5.5 in
Dino Martens Murano Vintage Pink White Ribbons Ribbed Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Has the original stopper and...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$531 / set
H 16.54 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Set of Two Green Glass Genie Decanters with Stoppers, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning green glass decanters with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Made in Italy" embossed on the base. Wo...
Glass
Pair of Blenko Art Glass Decanters
By Blenko Glass
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of Blenko charcoal crackle glass decanters with charcoal crackle stoppers, circa 1950s.
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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