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Vintage Bitossi Vases for Rosenthal Netter, c. 1960's Sold Separately
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Bitossi Vases for Rosenthal Netter
circa 1960. Sold Separately!
"blue color is amazing"
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Bitossi Orange Ceramic Ashtray
By Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Bitossi ashtray with orange and yellow glaze with incised accents. A square
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi, Moroccan Hearts Design, Blue White Ceramic
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning vintage Bitossi vase designed by Aldo Londi, showcases the iconic Moroccan hearts
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 9.85 in W 8.08 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Bitossi Sgraffito Majolica Oval Bowl Catch All
By Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare, unusual Mid-Century Modern catch all bowl was made by Bitossi in organic oval shape with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Vintage Cherub or Putti Terracotta Planter or Urn by Bitossi Filippo - Italy
By Bitossi
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful vintage Bitossi Filippo - Italy red terracotta garden planter, urn or flower pot
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Bitossi Rimini Blue Table Lamp Mid Century Modern Pottery Raymor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Add a touch of vintage charm to your living space with this beautiful blue table lamp. Crafted by
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Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Huge Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp Blue and Brown Italian Ceramic, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Huge vintage Bitossi ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi.
The lamp foot has a geometric
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Large Aldo Londi for Bitossi Table Lamp Blue Green Stripes Italian Ceramic 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall vintage Bitossi ceramic table lamp designed by Aldo Londi.
It's made of ceramic with stripes
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 16.74 in Dm 8.27 in
Vintage Blue Bitossi Vase Rimini Blue Aldo Londi Design Sixties
By Bitossi
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and rare vintage blue vase, design attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi, colour Rimini
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
1960's Bitossi Long Turquoise Bowl w/ Vintage Design
By Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
This richly blue long oblong shaped bowl with early automobiles design is a great decorative bowl for foyer table, makeup table, accessory, etc.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage small ceramic vase, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Italy 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-Century Italian pottery vase with Bitossi. The outside surface of the vase is decorated with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Red Glaze Ceramic Elephant in Bitossi Style, 1970's
By Bitossi
Located in Lisboa, PT
This ceramic elephant was designed and produced in Italy during the 1960's. In the style of Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s Pottery Table Lamp in the manner of Bitossi Raymor
By Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1970s Pottery Table Lamp in the manner of Bitossi Raymor Italy. No markings. May be
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Vintage ceramic plate Rimini Blue, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-Century Italian pottery plate by Bitossi with Rimini Blue pattern. The outside surface of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian ceramic vase with geometric motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Tray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian ceramic tray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). The piece presents a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Earthenware Sugar Bowl with Lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian earthenware bowl with lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1950s). An early and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Style of Bitossi Vintage Vase in Blue and Green Glaze Germany, 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage vase in blue or black drip glaze featuring the indented
On close inspection the glaze
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy Mid Century Modern Brown Pottery Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy Mid Century Modern Brown Pottery Table Lamp with White Hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
H 29 in W 7 in D 7 in
Vintage Italian Bitossi Studio Pottery Ashtray
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Ashtray produced in the 1960s by Bitossi, based on a design by Aldo Londi. This piece is a rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic table lamp, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Göteborg, SE
beautifully crafted blue ceramic lamp.
Bitossi vintage ceramic table lamp, featuring a deep blue glaze that
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor. A design simulating that of a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Rimini Blue Bowl with Lid
By Bitossi
Located in Cordova, SC
# Rare Bitossi Ceramic Lidded Container - Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Masterpiece
I'm pleased to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
A monumental vintage Italian ceramic vase by Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental ceramic vase by Bitossi, circa 1965. Possibly designed by Aldo Londi or Alvino Bagni
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Rust Red Ceramic Floor Vase by Flavia/Bitossi, 1970s
By Bitossi
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful italian rust red ceramic floor vase by Flavia/Bitossi, late 1970s.
In 1976 Bitossi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage ceramic vase, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-Century Italian pottery vase with Bitossi. The outside surface of the vase is decorated with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor Gunmetal Black
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor. As shown in detail of inside
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 10.88 in Dm 3.63 in
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Italian Vintage Ceramic Rooster, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
A rare ceramic rooster sculpture, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi - handmade in Italy circa the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Arabesque Decor Ceramic Pitcher, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
This gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a glazing central
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Petite Ceramic Compote Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Attractive vintage ceramic compote by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Blue Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Blue and White Ceramic Glazed Table Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Venus Table Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Multicolored "Venus
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Italian ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Ceramic Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian ceramic table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. It was made in Italy and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Aldo Londi for Bitossi Pottery Centerpiece C. 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Pottery
Vintage Mid-Century Centerpiece
c. 1960
This striking centerpiece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi (Italy) Vintage 1960s, 'Sahara' 13" Ceramic Bull
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
In 1921 Guido Bitossi founded the "Maioliche artistiche Guido Bitossi" factory, proposing a type of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Midcentury Vintage Italian Large Ceramic Vase/Pitcher, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Rare Bitossi for Ceramiche Paoli Large Vase – Mid-Century Neolithic-Inspired Design
A striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Majolica, Stoneware
Vintage ceramic vase Rimini Blue, design Aldo Londi, Bitossi Italy 1970s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-Century round Italian pottery vase with Bitossi Rimini Blue pattern. The outside surface of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Modern Pottery Lamp Manner of Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage modern lamp in a beautiful blue color with matt black design. Very much in the manner of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Green Glazed Textural Hallmarked Ceramic Italian Vintage
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
This unusual and rare vintage Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic is of a woman. We have called
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 9 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Ceramic Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Bergboms
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Italian ceramic lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms. They were designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi (Italy) Vintage 1960s, 'Pettinato' Silver 6" Ceramic Owl
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
In 1921 Guido Bitossi founded the "Maioliche artistiche Guido Bitossi" factory, proposing a type of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.11 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Aldo Londi for Bitossi (Italy) Vintage 1960s, 'Scavo' 15.5" XXL Ceramic Horse
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
In 1921 Guido Bitossi founded the "Maioliche artistiche Guido Bitossi" factory, proposing a type of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 15.75 in W 6.7 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Italian Bitossi by Aldo Londi Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi was a prominent Italian ceramicist known for his work at Bitossi Ceramiche. Bitossi
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi (Italy) Vintage 1960s, 'Cinese' 15.5" XXL Ceramic Horse
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
In 1921 Guido Bitossi founded the "Maioliche artistiche Guido Bitossi" factory, proposing a type of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 15.36 in W 5.91 in D 16.15 in
Large Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Hand Painted Colorful Mosaic Table Lamp
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Troy, MI
Massive and rare hand painted ceramic lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
circa 1960s
Colorful mosaic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Engraved Ceramic Table Lamp "Siviglia" by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1963.
This is a rare and stunning table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of the series
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
H 41.74 in Dm 17.72 in
Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful tall embossed vase in vibrant 'Rhimini' blue and turquoise by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
H 8.51 in W 3.35 in D 2.21 in
Huge Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, C. 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Londi for Bitossi, circa 1968. A great piece of vintage, mid-century handmade Italian pottery. Very rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
H 12.05 in W 5.63 in D 4.14 in
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche bird / duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vintage Glazed Ceramic Horse Sculpture, 1960s Italy
By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
Aldo Londi Bitossi Vintage Glazed Ceramic Horse Sculpture, 1960s Italy
Offered for sale is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage ceramiche / pottery lion sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi Italian Ceramiche Bird / Duck Sculpture by Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche bird / duck sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Alvino Bagni for Bitossi Black Ceramic, Gold Studs Bowl and Vase Set Of
By Alvino Bagni, Bitossi
Located in North Miami, FL
Alvino Bagni for Bitossi designed this pair of outstanding rare vintage black Italian ceramics in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Gold
H 5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Vintage Ceramiche / Pottery Lion Sculpture by Aldo Londo for Bitossi Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramiche / pottery lion sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Raymor, circa 1960s. The piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Ashtray, Lighter and Cigarette Holder Italy
By Bitossi, Rosenthal, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful trio set by Bitossi. This ceramic set is glamorous, chic and so mid-century. The trio
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Round Bowl
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage Rimini Blu Bitossi Aldo Londi glazed ceramic bowl. Beautiful blue glazed (Rimini Blu
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Mid Century Italian Ceramic Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vintage Mid Century Italian Ceramic "Fasce Colorate" Decor Vase for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Rimini Vase
By Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery Rimini blue vase, circa 1960s. Made in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Vase Jacques Blin Guido Gambone Bitossi Style Pottery MCM
By Bitossi, Guido Gambone, Jacques Blin
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage ceramic vase decorated with different handpainted geometric bands and a large scene of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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Vintage Bitossi For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage bitossi for your home. Each vintage bitossi for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and stoneware. There are many kinds of the vintage bitossi you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage bitossi bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage bitossi that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bitossi, Aldo Londi and Raymor produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Bitossi?
The average selling price for a vintage bitossi at 1stDibs is $946, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $4,095 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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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