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Signed Siemon and Salazar White/Ivory/Amber Teaedrop Lattimore Vase, signed
By Caleb Siemon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. Murano inspired glass with transparent off white and amber layers. 11” H Signed 2004 by Caleb Siemon. Made in California.
Murano Glass
Banded Stone Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass by Siemon & Salazar - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Brass, Nickel
Large Steel Blue Happy Pendant Light, Line Volt, Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large steel blue happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order. Measures: 6” T x 7” W.
Blown Glass
Large Aubergine Happy Pendant Light, Line Volt., Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large aubergine happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order. Measures: 6” T x 7” W.
Blown Glass
Large Clear Happy Pendant Light, Line Voltage, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large clear happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order. Measures: 6” T x 7” W.
Blown Glass
Large Steel Grey Happy Pendant Light, Line Volt, Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large opaline happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order. Measures: 6” T x 7” W.
Blown Glass
Large Amber Happy Pendant Light, Line Voltage, Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large amber happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order. Measures: 6” T x 7” W.
Blown Glass
Clear Ellipse Bubble Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Brass, Nickel
Small Amber Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Nickel
Small Opaline White Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Nickel
Small Clear Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Handblown and shaped in lead free crystal. Designed by Caleb Siemon & Carmen Salazar. Made in California. Signed.
Nickel
Barnacle Small Urchin Clear Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Nickel
Barnacle Large Cone Clear Pendant Light, Hand Blown Thick Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Blown Glass
Barnacle Large Urchin Clear Pendant Ligh, Hand Blown Thick Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Blown Glass
Barnacle Large Barrel Clear Pendant Ligh, Hand Blown Thick Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Blown Glass
Bubble Small Orb Clear Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Nickel
Bubble Small Square Clear Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Nickel, Bronze
Banded Cranberry Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Brass, Nickel
Banded Amber Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Nickel, Brass
Banded Aqua Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Brass, Nickel
Borrego Banded Pendant, Modern Kitchen Island Light, Hand Blown - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Brass, Nickel
Cumulo Opaline, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed. SPECS Dimensions*: 10.0” Ø, 10.0” H Materials: glass, metal Product weight*: 9.0 lbs Light source: medium base E26 socke...
Brass, Nickel
Cumulo Clear, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed. SPECS Dimensions*: 10.0” Ø, 10.0” H Materials: glass, metal Product weight*: 9.0 lbs Light source: medium base E26 socke...
Brass, Nickel
Cumulo Grey, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed. SPECS Dimensions*: 10.0” Ø, 10.0” H Materials: glass, metal Product weight*: 9.0 lbs Light source: medium base E26 socke...
Brass, Nickel
Lattimo Elbow Scone, White/Ivory Egg, Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Made in California by Siemon & Salazar. SPECS Dimensions*: 5.5” x 11.0” x 6.0” Materials: glass, metal Product weight*: 4.0 lbs Light source: candelabra base E12 socket** Lamping: E...
Blown Glass
Bubble Square Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Bubble Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Barnacle Cone Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Bronze, Brass, Nickel
Clear Urchin Elbow Sconce, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Bronze, Nickel
Happy Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Bronze, Nickel
Bubble Round Elbow Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass with Bubbles - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Bronze, Nickel
Lucci Small Orb Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Quenching a piece of molten crystal by submerging it in water creates an effect that looks like something only nature could produce. The cracked outer layer emits a unique pattern of...
Brass, Nickel
Barnacle Small Cone Clear Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These small thick crystal pieces focus on the way glass forms and light play with each other. Unique light refractions animate any surface nearby. Extremely hot molten glass is manip...
Nickel, Bronze
Bubble Large Cone Clear, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These works continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines, but use a swath of textured whipped glass. This is then paired with a selection of soft colors and simp...
Brass, Nickel
Bubble Large Cone Steel Grey Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These works continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines, but use a swath of textured whipped glass. This is then paired with a selection of soft colors and simp...
Brass, Nickel
Bubble Large Cone Opaline, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These works continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines, but use a swath of textured whipped glass. This is then paired with a selection of soft colors and simp...
Brass, Nickel
Grey Ellipse Bubble Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These works continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines, but use a swath of textured whipped glass. This is then paired with a selection of soft colors and simp...
Brass, Nickel
Bubble Large Ellipse Opaline, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These works continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines, but use a swath of textured whipped glass. This is then paired with a selection of soft colors and simp...
Brass, Nickel
Wabi Long Grey, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The Wabi Pendant is a departure from the more symmetrical shapes of our other lines, celebrating the natural movement and fluid matter of the glass. It gets its namesake from the Jap...
Brass, Nickel
Wabi Short Grey, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The Wabi Pendant is a departure from the more symmetrical shapes of our other lines, celebrating the natural movement and fluid matter of the glass. It gets its namesake from the Jap...
Brass, Nickel
Wabi Long Smoky Topaz, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The Wabi Pendant is a departure from the more symmetrical shapes of our other lines, celebrating the natural movement and fluid matter of the glass. It gets its namesake from the Jap...
Brass, Nickel
Wabi Short Smoky Topaz, Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The Wabi Pendant is a departure from the more symmetrical shapes of our other lines, celebrating the natural movement and fluid matter of the glass. It gets its namesake from the Jap...
Brass, Nickel
Lattimo Large Teardrop Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass. Two opaq...
Brass, Nickel
Lattimo Large Orb Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass. Two opaq...
Brass, Nickel
Lattimo Large Barrel Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass. Two opaq...
Brass, Nickel
Lattimo Large Droplet Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
A variation on the banded line, these pieces focus on their forms rather than the juxtaposition of colors. The name refers to the Italian technique of lattimo or milk glass. Two opaq...
Brass, Nickel
Blob Lagoon Thick Bowl, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Dollops of clear glass are fused to a central core, which is then shaped by gravity and practiced hands to create centerpiece form. No molds are used, and each shape is unique. Hand ...
Blown Glass
Blob Clear Thick Bowl, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Dollops of clear glass are fused to a central core, which is then shaped by gravity and practiced hands to create centerpiece form. No molds are used, and each shape is unique. Hand ...
Blown Glass
Blob Aurora Thick Bowl, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Dollops of clear glass are fused to a central core, which is then shaped by gravity and practiced hands to create centerpiece form. No molds are used, and each shape is unique. Hand ...
Blown Glass
Happy Champagne Cylinder Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Dollops of clear glass are fused to a central core, which is then shaped by gravity and practiced hands to create centerpiece form. No molds are used, and each shape is unique. Hand ...
Blown Glass
Blob Grey Thick Bowl, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Dollops of clear glass are fused to a central core, which is then shaped by gravity and practiced hands to create centerpiece form. No molds are used, and each shape is unique. Hand ...
Blown Glass
Happy Aurora Cylinder Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These works are a departure from the careful shapes of the banded vessels. They are reminiscent of another era and play with the reflective and malleable qualities of glass. This lin...
Blown Glass
Scuro Small Soft Cylinder Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The scuro series continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines but use a muted palette of grey and black.
Blown Glass
Scuro Large Flat Round Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The scuro series continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines but use a muted palette of grey and black.
Blown Glass
Scuro Large Soft Cylinder Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The scuro series continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines but use a muted palette of grey and black.
Blown Glass
Lattimo Large Closed Bowl, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The scuro series continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines but use a muted palette of grey and black.
Blown Glass
Scuro Large Deep Bowl, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The scuro series continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines but use a muted palette of grey and black.
Blown Glass
Scuro Large Low Bowl, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The scuro series continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines but use a muted palette of grey and black.
Blown Glass
Aqua Low Oval Vase by Siemon and Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by the rich hues and topography of Southern California, alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear glass. New colors are formed by overlaps, ad...
Crystal, Lead
Amethyst Cumulo Barrel Vase by Siemon & Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Firenze, IT
Handblown and shaped in lead free crystal. Designed by Caleb Siemon & Carmen Salazar. Made in California. Signed.
Crystal, Lead
Jade Cumulo Barrel Vase by Siemon & Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Firenze, IT
Handblown and shaped in lead free crystal. Designed by Caleb Siemon & Carmen Salazar. Made in California. Signed.
Crystal, Lead
Chroma Glacier Low Triangle Vase by Siemon & Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Firenze, IT
No molds are used, and each shape is unique. handblown and shaped in lead free crystal. Designed by Caleb Siemon & Carmen Salazar. Made in California. Signed.
Crystal, Lead
Love Glacier Floppy Triangle Vase by Siemon & Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Firenze, IT
Handblown and shaped in lead free crystal. Designed by Caleb Siemon & Carmen Salazar. Made in California. Signed.
Crystal, Lead
Mokume Inciso Meadow Teardrop Vase by Siemon & Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Firenze, IT
These rare works of art are formed in many stages and layers. They draw inspiration from textile patterns and microscopic systems. Traditional methods of Muranese cane making and fin...
Cane
Mokume Battuto Crimson Flat Round Vase by Siemon & Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Firenze, IT
These rare works of art are formed in many stages and layers. They draw inspiration from textile patterns and microscopic systems. Traditional methods of Muranese cane making and fin...
Cane
Mokume Battuto Low Flat Oval Vase by Siemon & Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Firenze, IT
These rare works of art are formed in many stages and layers. They draw inspiration from textile patterns and microscopic systems. Traditional methods of Muranese cane making and fin...
Cane
Red Amber Striped Cylinder Vase, Handblown Glass by Siemon and Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Glass handblown and shaped in lead free crystal. Designed by Caleb Siemon, Made in California by Siemon and Salazar.
Glass, Blown Glass
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H 16 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Siemon and Salazar White/Ivory/Amber Teardrop Lattimo Vases, Signed
By Caleb Siemon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. Murano inspired glass with transparent white/off-white and amber layers. One vase measures 16" H and the other is 11" H. Signed ...
Crystal
2-Banded Aurora and Forest Green Deep Bowl
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon and Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Blown Glass
Lagoon Happy Bowl by Siemon & Salazar - Available Now
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These works are a departure from the careful shapes of the banded vessels. They are reminiscent of another era and play with the reflective and malleable qualities of glass. This lin...
Blown Glass
Handblown Glass Vase, Two-Tone Series by Siemon & Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Handblown and shaped in lead free crystal. Designed by Caleb Siemon & Carmen Salazar. Made in California. Signed.
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Handblown Glass Vase, Red Banded Teardrop by Siemon & Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Inspired by the rich hues and topography of Southern California, alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear glass. New colors are formed by overlaps, ad...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Ivory Striped Squat Vase, Handblown Sculpted Glass by Siemon & Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Murano inspired glass hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. Designed by Caleb Siemon, Made in California by Siemon & Salazar. Handmade.
Glass, Blown Glass
Meteor Murrine Sienna Round Vase by Siemon & Salazar - Available Now
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Originally inspired by cellular patterning, these works of art have morphed into forms with an intergalactic quality. Murrine made of overlaying colors on a clear core are created an...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Striped Low Bowl, Handblown Sculpted Glass by Siemon & Salazar - In Stock
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Murano inspired glass handblown and shaped in lead free crystal. Designed by Caleb Siemon, Made in California by Siemon & Salazar. Handmade.
Glass, Blown Glass
Handblown Glass, Custom Brass, Growlight Pendant by Siemon & Salazar - In Stock
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Growlight - shown in living brass finish • Hand Blown Glass • Made in USA includes canopy or ceiling hook, 2' of chain, planting medium, and bulb The growlight was conceived for the...
Brass
Hand Blown Glass Bowl, Swirl Series by Siemon & Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar, Caleb Siemon
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Amber / Red thick murano glass bowl from the swirl series by Siemon & Salazar. Handblown glass shaped in lead free crystal by Californian designer Caleb Siemon.
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Decorative Glass Pill Vase, Banded Series by Siemon & Salazar - In Stock
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Inspired by the rich hues and topography of Southern California, alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear glass. New colors are formed by overlaps, ad...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Clear Glass Bowl, Square Shape by Siemon & Salazar
By Caleb Siemon, Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These works are a departure from the careful shapes of the banded vessels. They are reminiscent of another era and play with the reflective and malleable qualities of glass. This lin...
Glass, Blown Glass
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H 8.5 in Dm 6 in
Amethyst Purple Scarab Hand Blown Glass Vase by Siemon & Salazar - Available Now
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Hand blown, Made of lead-free crystal, Siemon & Salazar's amethyst scarab barrel vase is detailed with blown-out dollops of glass.
Art Glass
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H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
Modern Blown Glass Vase, 6 Banded Blue Flat Teardrop by Siemon & Salazar
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Modern blown glass vase, 6 banded blue flat teardrop by Siemon & Salazar Inspired by the rich hues and topography of Southern California, alternating layers of opaque and transpar...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tango Cumulo Barrel Vase, Hand Blown Glass by Siemon & Salazar - Available Now
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. Designed by Caleb Siemon & Carmen Salazar. Made in California. Signed.
Blown Glass
Copper Blue Happy Bowl, Hand Blown Glass by Siemon & Salazar - Available Now
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Copper blue happy bowl These works are a departure from the careful shapes of the banded vessels. They are reminiscent of another era and play with the reflective and malleable quali...
Blown Glass
Siemon & Salzar Large Bubble Cone Clear
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Boston, MA
These works continue the language of contrast of the lattimo and banded lines, but use a swath of textured whipped glass. This is then paired with a selection of soft colors and simp...
Blown Glass
Earth Tone Sculpted Glass Round Vase by Designer Caleb Siemon
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
The four banded series continues the language of contrast but uses various earth tones. Designed by Caleb Siemon & Carmen Salazar. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, dimensi...
Glass, Blown Glass
Earth Tone Carved Glass Bowl, Inciso Series by Designer Caleb Siemon
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Glass handblown and shaped in lead free crystal. Designed by Caleb Siemon, Made in California by Siemon & Salazar.
Glass, Blown 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.