Tom McMillin Rock Vase
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic vessel by California artist Tom McMillin has a light brown speckle glaze that resembles rock in both color and shape.
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Table Lamp by Tom McMillin
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Dallas, TX
A large scale ceramic table lamp with sgraffito texture by Tom McMillin.
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Table Lamp by Tom McMillin
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Dallas, TX
A large scale ceramic table lamp with green glaze and sgraffito texture by Tom McMillin.
Ceramic
Studio Pottery Rock Vase in Stoneware by Tom McMillin 1960s
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Troy, MI
Studio Pottery Vase in Stoneware Rock by Tom McMillin Sculptural rock vase by Tom McMillin circa 1960s Round form with exploding multi spout openings Additional Information: Mater...
Stoneware
Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Ceramic Rock Vase by Tom McMillin circa 1960s
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tom McMillin Studio Pottery Ceramic Rock Vase 1960s Large ceramic weed pot vase by California artist Tom McMillin circa 1960s Organic round form with mult...
Ceramic
Tom McMillin Ceramic Vessels with lid and Vase in green, USA 1960s
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Berlin, DE
Tom McMillin Ceramic Vessels with lid and Vase in green, USA 1960s.
Ceramic
Tom McMillin Ceramic Rock Vases California Studio Pottery 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare set of three vintage studio pottery "rock" vases by renowned California ceramicist Tom McMillin. Crafted during the 1960s, these sculptural weed pots beautifully embody the Orga...
Stoneware
Tom McMillin Ceramic Yellow Vessel
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Dallas, TX
Tom McMillin ceramic tall yellow striated design vessel with top
Ceramic
Large Abstract Ceramic Panel by Tom McMillin
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Fantastic large abstract ceramic panel by Tom McMillin. Made up of multiple smaller pieces mounted on a board.
Tom McMillin Ceramic Vessel
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Dallas, TX
Tom McMillian orange ceramic striated vessel with lid
Ceramic
Victoria Littlejohn California Pottery Seahorse Sculpture
By Victoria Littlejohn
Located in Ferndale, MI
Peterson, Marguerite Wildenhain and Peter Voulkos and was the Studio Assistant for Tom McMillin. Littlejohn founded “Victoria Littlejohn Ceramics” producing stoneware and porcelain.
Terracotta, Art Glass, Cork
Tom McMillin Stoneware California Studio Pottery Vessel
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stoneware vessel with exploding spores by Tom McMillin of California. Piece measures 5.5” high by 6” in diameter and retains a partial paper identification tag.
Stoneware
1960s Tom McMillin Ceramic Lamps
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1960s Tom McMillin pair of ceramic table lamps. This pair has been professionally rewired and fitted with new custom shades.
Ceramic
Tom McMillin California Studio Pottery Drip Glaze Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California studio pottery vase created by Tom McMillin. Vase measures 9.75" by 6.5" by 3.5".
Stoneware
Sold
H 7.25 in Dm 7.5 in
Tom McMillan Handmade California Studio Pottery Triple Footed Rock Boulder Vase
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California stoneware studio pottery boulder rock vase with three feet created by Tom McMillin. Piece stands 7.25" high by 7.50" diameter.
Stoneware
Sold
H 3.25 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Victoria Littlejohn California Pottery Notched Ceramic Bowl, ca 1960s
By Victoria Littlejohn
Located in Cathedral City, CA
She went on to study with Marguerite Wildenhain and Peter Volkous, before working from 1962 - 1964 as a studio assistant for Tom McMillin. For over 35 years she worked as an independ...
Pottery
Handmade Stoneware Studio Pottery Hole Vase
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hole vase by unknown artist, circa 1970s. Measures: 3" by 7.5". In very good vintage condition.
Stoneware
Tom McMillin Pair of Stoneware Pod Vases
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Tom McMillin stoneware pod vases, circa late 1960s.
Stoneware
Tom McMillin Stoneware Birdhouse Mid Century Modern California Studio Pottery
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rare stoneware birdhouse by California artist Tom McMillin. Stunning organic unglazed round form.
Ceramic
1960s Tom McMillan California Studio Pottery Lidded Vessel
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California stoneware studio pottery lidded vessel made by Tom McMillin. Piece stands 7" in height and has a 6.25" diameter.
Stoneware
Victoria Littlejohn California Pottery Hanging Indoor Outdoor Chandelier
By Victoria Littlejohn
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Peterson, Marguerite Wildenhain and Peter Voulkos and was the Studio Assistant for Tom McMillin. Littlejohn founded “Victoria Littlejohn Ceramics” producing stoneware and porcelain.
Stoneware
1960s Tom McMillin Ceramic Rock Vases
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in San Diego, CA
Two multi-mouth rock-form weed vases by California ceramicist, Tom McMillin. 1960s Dimensions: - 8" high x 9" diameter - 5" high x 6" diameter
Ceramic
Lamp with Jute Shade by Tom McMillin, California, 1960s
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stoneware table lamp with solid teak stem and fitted with a custom made jute shade. Made by ceramist Tom McMillin in the 1960s in Southern California.
Stoneware, Jute, Teak
Important Incised Ceramic Bowl by Tom McMillin
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful incised ceramic bowl is by renowned California pottery artist Tom McMillin. Known for his beautiful incised work and a renowned professor of ceramics at Cal State Nort...
Ceramic
1960s Tom McMillin Ceramic Rock Vase
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multi-mouth rock-form weed pot/vase by California ceramicist, Tom McMillin. Mid-Century Modern pottery.
1960s Tom McMillin Ceramic Mesa Vase
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in San Diego, CA
"Mesa" vase by California ceramic artist, Tom McMillin, 1960s. McMillin received an MFA in Ceramics at USC.
Ceramic
1960s Tom McMillin Ceramic Rock Form Vase
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in San Diego, CA
Rock form vase by California ceramic artist, Tom McMillin, 1960s. McMillin received an MFA in Ceramics at USC.
Ceramic
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage studio pottery vase is a masterclass in architectural form and tactile beauty. Hand-thrown with a distinctive conical silhouette that tapers dramatically toward...
Pottery
Bob Kinzie Stoneware Table Lamp
By Bob Kinzie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stoneware lamp base with relief texture design by Bob Kinzie, United States circa 1960's.
Stoneware
Ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, France, 1960's
By Jacques Blin
Located in Paris, FR
ceramic table lamp by Jacques Blin, signed, 1960's
Ceramic
Otto & Vivika Heino Stoneware Vase Weed Pot, California, c.1965
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Otto & Vivika Heino Ceramic Stoneware Vase, California, c.1965. Signed to the bottom.
Ceramic
$4,304Sale Price|30% Off
H 10.24 in Dm 6.89 in
Vintage Italian Ceramic Table Lamp by Guido Gambone 'circa 1950s'
By Guido Gambone
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Italian ceramic table lamp base by Guido Gambone (circa 1950s). The piece is hand painted in vibrant yellow with craquelure in some of the horizontal layers. The other ho...
Ceramic
Sculptural, Ceramic Table Lamp, French, Vintage 1970s
Located in Austin, TX
Table lamp from France made of ceramic with three cubist pieces. The top, black, curved piece reflects the light. It is supported by a white toned element above a bronze toned elemen...
Ceramic
Ceramic Mid-Century Modern Sculpture Vase of Massana School, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic Sculpture Vase by Francisco Fernandez Navarro a student of Massana School. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1970. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age an...
Ceramic
Christopher Spitzmiller Ceramic Table Lamp
By Christopher Spitzmiller
Located in Essex, MA
Signed on base 2004. Asian inspired form in a blanc de Chine Color. Water gilded base. Two socket. With original shade.
Brass
Ceramic Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Black ceramic vase with white/gray volcanic like glaze technique.
Ceramic
1950s Large French Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ceramic lamp from France, 1950s. Glazed ceramic base in blue, grey, and green tones with light brown speckled coloring. Newly rewired with new tapered linen shade. Takes one ...
Ceramic, Linen
Christopher Spitzmiller Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Blanc de Chine double gourd form with two light fixture. Water gilded base. Signed under base.
Brass
Ceramic Table Lamp on Marble Base, signed ITALY
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic lamp on marble base. Lamp measures 22" from base to the bottom of socket. The ceramic portion is about 17.5" high and 12" diameter. Ceramic portion is engraved ITALY. Lam...
Marble, Brass
$1,029
H 5.52 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
François Gueneau Stoneware Ceramic 20th Century Vase, circa 1970, Signed
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
François Gueneau 20th century design stoneware ceramic vase by Frnaçois Gueneau Signed at the base Measures: Height 14 cm Large 16 cm.
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Lamp Attributed to Design Technics
By Design Technics
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century modern ceramic lamp attributed to Design Technics, American, circa 1960s. It has been rewired and is ready to use. The height to the top of the socket is 29.5". It is pic...
Ceramic
1970s Pottery Table Lamp John Virando of Richmond Hill
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful pottery lamp designed and hand produced by John Virando of Richmond Hill. The lamp dates from the 1970s. The piece has been newly rewired with good quality brass fitting...
Clay
French Designer, Table Lamp, Ceramic, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed ceramic table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 11.25"H x 4.15"D Dimensions of Shade (i...
Ceramic
$640Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.8 in W 8.7 in D 13 in
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Shearling 'Strapontin' Stool by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shearling 'Strapontin' stool by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Iron
$2,534 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$1,605
H 23.63 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
french handmade Large Midcentury Brown Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French handmade ceramc lamp Elegant large stoneware ceramic table lamp realized in La Borne, circa 1960 Original perfect condition Ceramic dimensions: height 52cm, large 15cm Wit...
Ceramic
$3,374 / set
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 22.05 in L 27.56 in
Karin Mobring Model Diana Cognac Sling Lounge Chair 1972
By IKEA
Located in Diest, BE
This Ikea Classic Vintage Lounge chair was designed 1972 by Karin Mobring. It is made of a solid scandinavian pine wood. The leather is a thick vegetal saddle leather which gets much...
Leather, Wood
Black Ceramic Perpetual Face Vase in the Style of Piero Fornasetti by TMS 2005
By Piero Fornasetti, TMS
Located in Troy, MI
Multi face ceramic vase in black by TMS Inc Vitruvian Collection 2005 Perpetual face design in the style of Piero Fornasetti Signed and dated to lower edge 8 inch diameter 9.5 inc...
Ceramic
Italian Adjustable Table Vanity Mirror in Brass, Italy, 1950s
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant Italian Mid-Century adjustable table mirror entirely made in solid brass. This charming and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s. Fully original and in amazin...
Brass
$4,221 / item
H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
Metropolis Brass Contemporary Suspension Wall Lamp by Jan Garncarek
By Jan Garncarek
Located in Geneve, CH
Metropolis Brass Contemporary Suspension Wall Lamp by Jan Garncarek Dimensions: 36 x 36 x 18 cm Material: Brass Handcrafted by Jan Garncarek. Signed and Numbered Information: weigh...
Brass
$3,505 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
$880 / item
H 34 in W 22 in D 19 in
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair with performance fabric by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven ...
Oak
Large Silver Plate Bowl by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A large silver plate bowl designed by Ward Bennett.
Silver Plate
Midcentury Dining Table by Paul Evans for Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage dining table by Paul Evans for Directional. Beautiful patchwork burl wood design that sits on a pedestal base with chrome trim. This dining table includes two leaves...
Chrome
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid walnut side chairs with a lattice back, in the manner of Jacques Adnet.
Fabric, Wood
Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An very rare bar cabinet attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s. Structurally sound and ready to use. Some marks to the top surface and inside shelves. Fast shipping worldw...
Wood
Mid century italian dining chairs, set of 6 - 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century modern 'boomerang' design dining chairs with new beige skai upholstery. Beautiful elegant design. 1950s - Italy Good overall condition, newly upholstered Dimensions H...
Faux Leather, Wood
$2,620
H 24.8 in W 39 in D 83.1 in
“Kromvik” Chrome Bed frame with Original Sultan Base By Knut Hagberg, IKEA 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Knut Hagberg for IKEA in 1982, the “Kromvik” bed is a well-known example of Scandinavian postmodern design. The frame is executed in polished tubular chrome steel, formi...
Chrome
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.