Roth Keramik yellow and black lava guitar vase
By Roth Keramik
Located in Winnetka, IL
A yellow and black "abstract black lava guitar" molded ceramic vase by Roth Keramik manufactured in
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Vases
Ceramic
Roth Keramik yellow and black lava guitar vase
By Roth Keramik
Located in Winnetka, IL
A yellow and black "abstract black lava guitar" molded ceramic vase by Roth Keramik manufactured in
Ceramic
Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Roth Keramik vase, orange outlined with black lava. These vases are very sought after. Original
Ceramic
Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Roth Keramik vase, orange outlined with black lava. These vases are very sought after. Model is
Ceramic
Mid-Century Roth Fat Lava Black and Red Vase
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Roth Keramik vase, with a matte bubbly 'lava' glaze thickly poured over a glossy red glaze
Ceramic
$900
H 6.5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Roth Keramik Fat Lava "Brick" Vase, Model #310, West German, 1960s
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking West German “Fat Lava” art pottery vase by Roth Keramik, model 310, produced circa 1970
Ceramic
$1,250
H 12 in W 9.75 in D 3 in
Vintage Roth Keramik “Guitar” Fat Lava Vase, Model #312, West German, 1960s
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking and highly collectible Roth Keramik “Guitar” vase, model 312, produced in West Germany
Ceramic
$1,500 / set
H 7 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Collection of Three Roth Keramik “Fat Lava” Vases, Models 308, 309 & 403 & Book
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
A highly cohesive and visually striking collection of West German “Fat Lava” ceramics by Roth
Ceramic
$750
H 9 in W 5.75 in D 2.25 in
Roth Keramik “Fat Lava” Vase, Model 313, Black and Red Volcanic Glaze, 1960s
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
A highly sculptural West German ceramic vase by Roth Keramik, model 313, executed in the iconic
Ceramic
$1,800 / set
H 12 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
Shapely Pair of West German Roth Keramik Art Pottery 'Fat Lava' Guitar Vases
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely pair of West German Roth Keramik art pottery 'fat lava' guitar vases with red glaze; each
$575 / set
H 6.25 in W 3 in D 3 in
Pair of Roth Keramik West German Fat Lava Ceramic Vases in Red and Black Glaze
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking pair of vintage West German ceramic vases attributed to Roth Keramik, produced during
Ceramic
Roth Keramic Red and Black Vase 1970s, West Germany
By Roth Keramik
Located in Hastings, GB
people in the 1960s-1970s. All designs are thought to be by Dorothea Roth This fat lava vase is model
Ceramic
Seventies Fat Lava Vase of Jug by ES Keramik Germany
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful yellow glazed vase/jug with thick lava. Stamped underneath.
Ceramic
$831 / item
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Two West German Roth Keramik Art Pottery 'Fat Lava' Guitar Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two West German Roth Keramik art pottery 'fat lava' vases with orange glaze; Guitar vase with
Ceramic
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic German Jugs
By Scheurich Keramik, Roth Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two fat lava ceramic jug hand-crafted in Germany in the seventies. They are in lovely conditions
Ceramic
$415
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
1970s Modernist Fat Lava Red and Black Ceramic German Bottle Vase by Scheurich
By Scheurich Keramik, Roth Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A modernist fat lava ceramic vase made in Germany by famous manufacturer Scheurich keramik. It's
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Modernist Fat Lava Ceramic Lozenge 309 Vase, 1970s Dorothea Roth
By Dorothea Roth
Located in Halstead, GB
Modernist fat lava ceramic lozenge 309 vase, 1970s Dorothea Roth Founded in the 1970s by Edmund
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 7.68 in W 4.53 in D 2.37 in
Roth Keramic red and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik glossy red panel and black lava glazed bordered small vase, pattern number 309. In
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 8.86 in W 5.71 in D 2.56 in
Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic glossy orange panelled two handled vase with black lava glazed borders, pattern
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 4.14 in D 2.37 in
Roth Keramik orange and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik small orange and black lava glazed vase, pattern number 309. The most common form of
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 3.35 in
Roth Keramic orange and black lava large vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic glossy orange large vase with black lava glazed borders to the panels, pattern
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in
Roth Keramik red and black lava glaze, 41cm West Germany, c. 1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik jug vase with 2 ring handles. Black lava glaze and moulded glossy red oval pattern
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 9.65 in D 3.55 in
Roth Keramik orange and black lava glaze, 40cm, West Germany, c. 1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik large jug vase, 40 cm, in bright orange with a black lava glaze highlighting the
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 3.75 in
Roth Keramik yellow and black lava glaze, 41cm, Wet Germany, c. 1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
An extremely rare yellow and black lava glazed jug vase with 2 ring handles. This impressive sized
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 8.86 in D 2.76 in
Roth Keramic orange and black lava glazed round vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic glossy orange and black lava glazed flat round vase. Pattern number 310 and retains
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed guitar vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic glossy orange and black lava glazed ‘guitar’ vase, pattern number 312. An iconic
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 9.26 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
Roth Keramik glossy red and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic glossy red panelled two ring handled vase with black lava glazed borders, pattern
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 4.14 in D 2.76 in
Roth Keramic purple and white and black lava vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik rare purple panelled small vase with white and black lava glazed borders edged in
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 3.35 in
Roth Keramik rare yellow and black lava ‘guitar’ vase, West Germany, c.1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A very rare Roth Keramik glossy yellow and black lava glazed border ‘guitar’ vase, pattern number
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 9.65 in D 3.55 in
Roth Keramik purple and white and black lava glazed ‘guitar’ vase, West Germany.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic very rare purple ‘guitar’ vase with white and black lava glazed borders with a blue
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Modernist Fat Lava Space Age Collection of Ceramic Vases by Roth/Marei 1970s
By Dorothea Roth
Located in Halstead, GB
Modernist fat lava Space Age collection consisting of 3 red ceramic vases by Roth/Marei, 1970s
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 3.75 in
Roth Keramik purple and white and black lava glaze, 41cm, West Germany, c. 1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
ways have a black lava glaze. The Roth sticker is present. It is in excellent condition.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
Roth Keramic purple and white and black lava handled vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik rare purple panelled two ring handled vase with white and black lava glazed borders
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Roth Keramic purple and white and black lava round vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A rare Roth Keramic purple panel flat round vase with white and black lava glazed borders with a
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Roth Keramic glossy red and black lava glazed guitar vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik glossy red ‘guitar’ vase with black lava glazed borders, pattern number 312. A
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Roth Keramik purple and white and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik rare purple panelled large vase with white and black lava glazed borders with a blue
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 7.09 in Dm 3.94 in
Modernist Fat Lava Ceramic Vases by Roth Banjo 313 and Lozenge 309 Vases, 1970s
By Dorothea Roth
Located in Halstead, GB
Modernist fat lava ceramic vases by Roth Banjo 313 and Lozenge 309 vases, 1970s, Dorothea Roth
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 2.37 in
Roth Keramik blue and black lava glazed jug vase, 23cm, West Germany, c.1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
Here is a very, very, very rare blue and black Roth Keramik jug vase with 2 ring handles, pattern
Ceramic
Roth Keramik red and black ball vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik red and black lava glazed ball vase, 11cm high in excellent condition. Pattern
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Roth Keramik orange and black ball vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed ball vase, pattern number 308. Retains the
Ceramic
Roth Keramic red and black round vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik red and black lava glazed flat round vase, pattern number 310. Glossy red oval
Ceramic
West German Fat Lava Guitar Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, mid-century, West German, Fat Lava, art pottery, guitar vase by Roth Keramik in striking
Ceramic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Red and Black Fat Lava Ceramic Vase by Roth
By Roth Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A red and black ceramic vase made in Germany in the Seventies by Roth Keramik. This kind of ceramic
Ceramic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic German Jug Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish jug made in Germany by Roth Keramik, orange and black ceramic it's in perfect condition.
Ceramic
Sold
H 10.44 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in
Mid century West Germany fat lava vase by ROTH Keramik 1970 Art Pottery Ceramic
By Roth Keramik
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
fabulous orange Fat lava vase by Roth Keramik from 1970! Crafted from high-quality ceramic, this vase is
Ceramic
1970s Set of Two Red and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Vases by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two fat lava German vases made in the Seventies by Roth Keramik. Red and black ceramic it's in
Ceramic
Pop-Art Fat Lava Ceramic Vase
By Dorothea Roth
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage ES designed by Dorothea Roth vase of German ceramic. The pottery style is called Fat Lava
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Orange Ceramic German Jug, circa 1970
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens, Roth Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare fat lava keramik vase made in West Germany, the orange color is an icon of the 1970s.
Ceramic
Roth Keramik West German Art Pottery 'Fat Lava' Vase
By Roth Keramik
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Roth Keramik West German art pottery 'Fat Lava' vase.
Pottery
Mid-Century Purple Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Roth Keramik vase, with blue outlined white and black lava and purple glaze. These vases are very
Ceramic
Roth Keramik Red Fat Lava Banjo Vase Germany 313
By Roth Keramik
Located in Mobile, AL
The banjo vase from Roth Keramik is among the most collected Fat Lava pottery forms. And, this
Pottery
Roth Keramic Orange and Black Fat Lava Vase, West Germany
By Roth Keramik
Located in Hastings, GB
people in the 1960s-1970s. All designs are thought to be by Dorothea Roth This fat lava vase is model
Ceramic
Mid-Century Purple Fat Lava 'Guitar' Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Roth Keramik double-handled vase, with blue outlined white and black lava and is only found with
Ceramic
Sold
H 4.22 in W 4.34 in D 3.71 in
1970s Roth Keramik Studio Art Pottery Vase ‘’Fat Lava’’ Red, West Germany
By Roth Keramik, Dorothea Roth
Located in Andernach, DE
Design highlight in red and fat lava glase black by acclaimed ceramic maker Roth, Germany. Created
Ceramic
Sold
H 16 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of West German Roth Keramik Art Pottery 'Fat Lava" Urns with Red Glaze
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking pair of West German Roth Keramik art pottery 'fat lava' urns with red glaze; each large
Sold
H 10.25 in W 6 in D 3.25 in
Mod Pair of West German Roth Keramik Art Pottery 'Fat Lava' Vases with Red Glaze
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mod pair of West German Roth Keramik art potter 'fat lava' vases with red glaze; each of
Sold
H 10.24 in W 6.3 in D 3.35 in
Roth Keramik re and black lava glazed large vase, West Germany, c.1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik glossy red panelled large vase with black lava glazed borders, pattern number 311
Ceramic
1970s Roth Keramik Vase, "Fat Lava, " Germany
By Roth Keramik
Located in Winnetka, IL
powerful and successful design. A strong example of Fat Lava ceramics in excellent condition. Original Roth
Ceramic
Sold
H 3.35 in W 7.68 in D 2.96 in
Roth Keramic red and black lava headlamp vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic red and black lava glazed headlamp vase, pattern number 403. In excellent condition
Ceramic
Sold
H 3.55 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in
Roth Keramic rare yellow and black lava headlamp vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik very rare yellow and black lava glazed headlamp vase, pattern number 403 from c
Ceramic
Sold
H 3.35 in W 7.49 in D 2.76 in
Roth Keramik purple and white and black lava glazed, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A rare Roth Keramic purple panelled headlamp vase with white and black lava glazed borders with a
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.26 in W 5.91 in D 2.56 in
Roth Keramik rare yellow and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik very rare yellow panelled two ring handled vase with black lava glazed borders
Ceramic
Sold
H 6.5 in W 8.27 in D 2.76 in
Roth Keramic yellow and black lava glazed round vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A very rare Roth Keramic glossy yellow and black lava glazed flat round vase, pattern number 310
Ceramic
Sold
H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 2.56 in
Roth Keramik rare yellow and black lava glazed vase, West Germany , c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A very, very rare yellow panelled small vase with glossy black lava glazed borders to the panels
Ceramic
Sold
H 10.24 in W 6.5 in D 3.55 in
Roth Keramik very rare yellow and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik very rare glossy yellow panelled large vase with black lava glazed borders, pattern
Ceramic
Sold
H 7.29 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Roth Keramik very rare blue and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic extremely rare small blue panelled vase with black lava glazed borders, pattern
Ceramic
Sold
H 10.04 in W 6.3 in D 3.55 in
Roth Keramik very rare blue and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik extremely rare blue panelled large vase with black lava glazed borders, pattern
Ceramic
Roth Keramik blue and black ball vase, West Germany, c.1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
An extremely rare Roth Keramik blue and black lava glazed ball vase, pattern number 308 from the
Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
$534
H 4.53 in W 5.32 in D 3.94 in
Extraordinary Vintage Pottery Fat Lava Vase Made by Es Keramik, Germany, 1970s
By ES Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Producer: ES Ceramics, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany by premium vase producer ES Keramik...
Ceramic
Large Scheurich Ceramic Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Chicago, IL
Scheurich ceramic vase One minor chip on top rim (as shown).
Ceramic
Oversize West German "Fat Lava" Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Highland, IN
Fantastic large West German vase with vivid textural "Fat Lava" glaze by Scheurich. 17.5"h X 8.5"d
Ceramic
$396Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.13 in Dm 6.89 in
Vintage West German Bitossi Style Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Pottery, circa 1970
By Bodo Mans, Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Bay Keramik
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage vase by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in the early to mid-1970s. The Aldo Londi for Bitossi style relief pattern, captured in 'Rhimini' blue and aquamarine ...
Ceramic, Clay
Mid-Century Modern Small Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A stunning and rare Bay Keramik little vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans. BODO MANS was born in 1935. From 1949 to 1951 he apprenticed as a window dresser and a decorati...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Dümler & Breiden Fat Lava Vase
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning fat lava hole vase - vibrant orange with crusty thick fat lava glaze in bronze/brown. According to Mark Hill the quality of Dümler & Breiden pieces is very high, and pieces...
Ceramic
Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Vibrant Orange Seventies tall Bay vase, quite rare decor and to my opinion the most attractive vase from this period. I have a similar one for sale in another color scheme and a sma...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Fat Lava Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase. This large vase has been decorated in volcanic and thick lava glazes. The body of the vase has textured volcanic glazes in blue and bright...
Ceramic
Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored in orange, brown and black Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Dümler & Breiden Fat Lava Vase
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning fat lava hole vase - vibrant orange with crusty thick fat lava glaze in bronze/brown. According to Mark Hill the quality of Dümler & Breiden pieces is very high, and pieces...
Ceramic
$831
H 15.36 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in
Large Pottery Fat Lava "LORA-Style" 279-38 Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Model: 279-38 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s...
Ceramic
Carstens Tonnieshof MCM West Germany Flower Vase
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful vase designed by Dieter Peter for Carstens Tonnieshof in the late 1960s-early 1970s. This hand-crafted vase is identified as the "Mooncrater” vase from the Space Age. Cars...
Ceramic, Clay
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was quite popular during the 1960s. This tall vase is in a very good condition and has a b...
Ceramic
Mid Century Bay Red and Blue Keramik Vase, West Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in Hastings, GB
Midcentury Bay Keramik vase, West Germany Fantastic example in stunning bright red with blue highlights Great condition Measures: 25.5cm height, 9cm width Model no: 7025 The com...
Ceramic
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.