Happy Clear 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 li...
Blown Glass
Happy Sargasso 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 li...
Blown Glass
Happy Lagoon 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 li...
Blown Glass
Happy Champange Bowl, 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 li...
Blown Glass
Happy Clear Bowl, 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 li...
Blown Glass
Happy Lime 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 li...
Blown Glass
Happy Lime Bowl, 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 li...
Blown Glass
Happy Steel Grey 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 li...
Blown Glass
Happy Steel Grey Bowl, 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 li...
Blown Glass
Happy Aurora Bowl, 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 li...
Blown Glass
Happy Sargasso Bowl, 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 li...
Blown Glass
Happy Lagoon Bowl, 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 li...
Blown Glass
Cumulo Amethyst Barrel Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These pieces use dollops of glass over a central core. The hot bits are blown out to diffuse the color and create a bulbous cloud-like shape. The bulbs are arranged so that each vase...
Blown Glass
Cumulo Aurora Barrel Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These pieces use dollops of glass over a central core. The hot bits are blown out to diffuse the color and create a bulbous cloud-like shape. The bulbs are arranged so that each vase...
Blown Glass
Cumulo Grey Barrel Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These pieces use dollops of glass over a central core. The hot bits are blown out to diffuse the color and create a bulbous cloud-like shape. The bulbs are arranged so that each vase...
Blown Glass
Cumulo Jade Barrel Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These pieces use dollops of glass over a central core. The hot bits are blown out to diffuse the color and create a bulbous cloud-like shape. The bulbs are arranged so that each vase...
Blown Glass
Cumulo Black Barrel Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These pieces use dollops of glass over a central core. The hot bits are blown out to diffuse the color and create a bulbous cloud-like shape. The bulbs are arranged so that each vase...
Blown Glass
Cumulo Emerald Barrel Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These pieces use dollops of glass over a central core. The hot bits are blown out to diffuse the color and create a bulbous cloud-like shape. The bulbs are arranged so that each vase...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Amber Barrel Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Amber Barrel Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Cranberry Cylinder Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Moss Low Bowl, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Aqua Barrel Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Amber Low Bowl, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Aqua Low Bowl, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Stone Low Bowl, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Stone Cylinder Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Amber Cylinder Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Moss Cylinder Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Moss Barrel Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Cranberry Barrel Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Cranberry Low Bowl, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Ten Banded Aqua Cylinder Vase, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
These striking pieces draw inspiration from the rich hues and undulating topography of Southern California. Alternating layers of opaque and transparent colors are applied to clear g...
Blown Glass
Iris Flush Mount 13.5", Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed.
Bronze
Iris Flush Mount 11.5", Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed.
Bronze
Iris Flush Mount 9.5", Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed.
Bronze
Small Steel Grey Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass, Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Nickel
Small Steel Blue Happy Pendant Light, Hand Blown Glass, Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Designed and made by Siemon & Salazar in California. Signed and dated.
Nickel
Large Opaline Happy Pendant Light, Line Voltage, Hand Blown Glass -Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Large opaline happy pendant by Siemon & Salazar, made to order. Measures: 6” T x 7” W.
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.