Kimball Corp. Bullet Planter In Fiberglass, U.S.A 1950s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Milan, IT
Kimball Corp. Bullet Planter In Fiberglass, U.S.A 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bullet Planter
David Cressey Pink Glazed Bullet Planter for Architectural Pottery
$3,500 / item
H 17.25 in Dm 15.25 in
David Cressey Pink Glazed Bullet Planter for Architectural Pottery
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bullet planter by David Cressey from the Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Stoneware
1952 Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
$475
H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
1952 Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Original Black Tripod Metal Stand, One Planter At A Time.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Metal
Seldom seen Fiberglass and "Flat" Iron Bullet Planters by Kimball , Classic
$1,680 / set
H 31 in Dm 15 in
Seldom seen Fiberglass and "Flat" Iron Bullet Planters by Kimball , Classic
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Fiberglass and "Flat" Iron Bullet Planters by Kimball , Classic Mid Century Modern Design.Wonderful original condition,, Great colors.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Iron
David Cressey Flame-Glazed Bullet Planter for Architectural Pottery
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey, John Follis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Follis Bullet planter with David Cressey's signature “Flame Glaze” for the Pro/Artisan collection by Architectural Pottery.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Stoneware
1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
$475
H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Original 1950s vintage elephant gray fiberglass bullet planter with it's original tripod rod iron stand and each bullet planter are stamped inside: part no. 324 Industrial plastics ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of Atomic Age Ceramic Bullet Planters on the Metal Stands by Bauer
$1,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Rare Pair of Atomic Age Ceramic Bullet Planters on the Metal Stands by Bauer
By Bauer Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of atomic age ceramic bullet planters with iron bases by Bauer, circa 1950's.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Iron
1950s Modern Kimball Aged Fiberglass Bullet Cone Planter Set
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modern Kimball fiberglass bullet cone planter set Listing is for 2 vintage planters with base. 20 tall x 15.25 diameter Fiberglass in original vintage preowned condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Metal
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Mid Century Bullet Planter Tripod Base Stand
Located in Ferndale, MI
Recently powder-coated matte black bullet planter tripod base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Iron
Fiberglass Bullet Planter by Kimball Manufacturing
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Fiberglass bullet planter Designed by Kimball Manufacturing Co.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Iron
Fiberglass Bullet Planters, Kimball Manufacturing Co.
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Fiberglass Bullet Planters probably by Kimball. Fiberglass had been painted black at some point and outside stripped back to green.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Metal
David Cressey Pro/Artisan "Scratch" Bullet Planter for Architectural Pottery
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H 19.5 in Dm 18.5 in
David Cressey Pro/Artisan "Scratch" Bullet Planter for Architectural Pottery
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bullet planter by David Cressey from the Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Stoneware
"Bullet planter" fiberglass planter Kimball mfg. Corp. San Fransisco, USA, 50s
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H 16.15 in Dm 16.15 in
"Bullet planter" fiberglass planter Kimball mfg. Corp. San Fransisco, USA, 50s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare "Bullet planter" by Kimball manufacturing Corp. Made in San Fransisco, USA during the 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Steel
"Bullet planter" fiberglass planter by Kimball mfg. Corp. San Fransisco, USA 50s
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H 29.93 in Dm 16.15 in
"Bullet planter" fiberglass planter by Kimball mfg. Corp. San Fransisco, USA 50s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Bullet planter" by Kimball manufacturing Corp. Made in San Fransisco, USA during the 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Steel
Kimball Fiberglass Bullet Planters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful, thready fiberglass planters date to the 1950s. Metal stands. Sold as a pair. The larger one is red, the smaller one is jade green. Both are in excellent condition with wea...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Fiberglass
"Bullet planter" fiberglass planter by Kimball mfg. Corp. San Fransisco, USA 50s
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H 25.2 in Dm 16.15 in
"Bullet planter" fiberglass planter by Kimball mfg. Corp. San Fransisco, USA 50s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Bullet planter" by Kimball manufacturing Corp. Made in San Fransisco, USA during the 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Steel
Rare Atomic Age Ceramic Bullet Planter on the Stand by Bauer in Pink
By Bauer Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare atomic age ceramic planter with iron base and beautiful pink glaze with Spreckels, circa 1950's no chips or cracks only oxidation on the inside from dirt.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Iron
Group of 10 Kimball Bullet Fiberglass Planters with Stands
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular trove of original Kimball Manufacturing Co. fiberglass “bullet” planters. Each planter has a bowl of thready fiberglass in a half egg shape and sits in a powder-coated ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Teak Scandinavian Modern Tri Leg Standing Bucket Shaped Planter
By Dansk
Located in Topeka, KS
We have a phenomenal tri-leg planter to offer to you. This is the Scandinavian Modern version of the bullet planter!
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Teak
A Pair of Bitossi Ceramic Vases with Mercury Glass Glaze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare matched pair of ceramic "silver bullet" planters by Bitossi with a dimpled surface finished in a lustrous mercury glass glaze and a contrasting white glaze to the interior.
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1970s Italian Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Ceramic
Massive Large Bullet Shape Vessel/Planter in Terracotta with Volcanic Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive midcentury bullet shape planer in terracotta, with volcanic finish a light green cream color almost looks like a cement finish, some light tarnish and imperfections due to...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Fiberglass Bullet Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
When sticking with era specific pieces in design, patina is everything and these have it all. These fiberglass bullet planters have stood the test of time. Freshly painted metal base...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Fiberglass Bullet Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful fiberglass bullet planter with inlaid butterflies. Planter rests in iron base with all three original glides.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Mid-Century Fiberglass Bullet Planter
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage fiberglass bullet planter by Kimball Manufacturing Co. of San Francisco, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Fiberglass Bullet Planter
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage fiberglass bullet planter by Kimball Manufacturing Co. of San Francisco, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Fiberglass
Classic Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Bullet Planter
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern Fiberglass Bullet Planter...Exposed fibers and brass holder,
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Brass
Large Fiberglass Bullet Planter with Original Iron Stand, 1950's
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Round Rock, TX
A large vintage fiberglass bullet planter with accompanying hand-crafted iron stand.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Fiberglass Bullet Planter by Kimball Mfg. Corp
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid century fiberglass bullet planter by Kimball Mfg. Corp. (signed). Elephant hide grey with visible fiberglass strands, wrought iron tripod base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fiberglass Bullet Planter. Teak Tripod Base with Brass Feet. Original 1960s
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cool Atomic 1960s Fiberglass Bullet planter. Very sturdy solid teak legs with brass feet.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Fiberglass, Teak
Kimball USA Pair Fiberglass Bullet Planters on Iron Stands, ca 1950s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Kimball USA Pair Fiberglass Bullet Planters on Iron Stands, ca 1950s Charcoal gray fiberglass bullet shaped planters sit into iron tripod stands as shown.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Iron
1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter with Iron Tripod Stand MCM
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H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter with Iron Tripod Stand MCM
By Charles Eames
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern fiberglass bullet planters. Original 1950s vintage elephant gray fiberglass bullet planter with it's original tripod rod iron stand and each bullet planter are st...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Metal
Tall 1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
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H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Tall 1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern fiberglass bullet planters. Original 1950s vintage elephant gray fiberglass bullet planter with it's original tripod rod iron stand and each bullet planter are st...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Iron
Tall 1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
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H 29.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Tall 1950s Zenith Elephant Gray Fiberglass Bullet Planter With Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Monrovia, CA
Mid-Century Modern fiberglass bullet planters. Original 1950s vintage elephant gray fiberglass bullet planter with it's original tripod rod iron stand and each bullet planter are st...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Bullet Planter by Kimball Manufacturing, San Francisco, 1950s
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H 16.5 in Dm 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Bullet Planter by Kimball Manufacturing, San Francisco, 1950s
By Kimball Manufacturing Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A quintessential piece of American mid-century design, this iconic bullet planter was produced by Kimball Manufacturing of San Francisco in the 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Bullet Planter on Black Rod Attached Tripod Legs
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H 23.75 in Dm 13.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Bullet Planter on Black Rod Attached Tripod Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern bullet planter in eggshell white and gold swirled fiberglass with a lip around the edge and an attached black iron set of tripod legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Stone and Brass 'Bullet' Planters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural pair of stone bullet form planters supported by brass hairpin tripod bases.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Stone, Brass
David Cressey Pro Artisan "Leaf" Pattern Extra Large Bullet Planter in Ochre Gla
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H 25.25 in Dm 22.5 in
David Cressey Pro Artisan "Leaf" Pattern Extra Large Bullet Planter in Ochre Gla
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey "Leaf" planter for Architectural Pottery. Pro Artisan line, circa 1970's. Extra large size and weighs over 100 lbs. The glaze pattern is "ochre", gold in tone with e...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
David Cressey Ribbed Plum Glazed Pro/Artisan Planter for Architectural Pottery
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H 18.25 in Dm 22 in
David Cressey Ribbed Plum Glazed Pro/Artisan Planter for Architectural Pottery
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bullet planter by David Cressey from the Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Bullet Planter with Wooden Legs, circa 1950
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A wonderful modernist planter, whose shape echoes the trends of the atomic age. Made of fiberglass, overlaid with burlap, with triangular wooden legs. 24.5" Height, 15.5" Diameter
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Oversized John Follis Architectural Pottery Planter
By Architectural Pottery, John Follis
Located in Merced, CA
Massive sized ceramic ‘bullet planter’ designed by John Follis for California company, Architectural Pottery, in unglazed (bisque) finish with original iron tripod Stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Iron
Unique Mid-Century Iron and Fiberglass Planter
By Tony Paul
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century iron and fiberglass 'Bullet' Planter, circa 1950s. Fiberglass planters measure 5.25" D X 8" H.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Iron
Poul Hundevad Mid-Century Modern Teak Dresser
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Chicago, IL
H x 59 ¾” W x 18” D pictured with "Treetops" by Slater Sousley and a fiberglass bullet planter by Kimball Manufacturing Not all furniture is on display at the gallery.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Teak
Hand-Hammered Brass Asian Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bullet-shaped planter with decorative Asian inspired base.
Category
1960s American Vintage Bullet Planter
Large Cast Iron Modernist Planters
Located in Hudson, NY
Iron "Bullet" Shaped Planters with a Wonderful Finish Great Scale and Proportion My belief is that they we Created as an Industrial Mold They have a wonderful Modern Line and Form.
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Iron
Rare, 1950s Atomic Era Fiberglass Bullet Planter in Turquoise
By General Fiber Inc.
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This super rare 1950s atomic era fiberglass bullet planter is an iconic Mid-Century Modern Classic in one of the most coveted colors - turquoise.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
Materials
Metal
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Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
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Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
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Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
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By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
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Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and unusual expanding Arts & Crafts free standing coat tree or stand, I have never seen this example,, ingenious design, traditional coat tree that expands to create coat rack, ...
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By Gae Aulenti, Gavina
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Large king size bed by Gae Aulenti mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972. Unique and iconic bed from the ‘Tennis‘ series referring to the round shapes and the typical stitching patter...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bullet Planter
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By Verner Panton
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1960s Danish Space Age Vintage Bullet Planter
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Bespoke Copper and Steel Arts and Crafts style Planters/ jardiniere / fire pit
$2,100 / item
H 17 in Dm 18 in
Bespoke Copper and Steel Arts and Crafts style Planters/ jardiniere / fire pit
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bespoke Copper and Steel Arts and Crafts style Planters/ jardiniere / fire pit.. Classic Crafts design,, very Frank Lloyd Wright.,, pRcODUCED from solid copper Timpani Drums,, Steel ...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Bullet Planter
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Copper, Cut Steel
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Vintage Bullet Planter For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage bullet planter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage bullet planter — often made from fiberglass, plastic and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage bullet planter — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage bullet planter, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage bullet planter over the years, but those crafted by Kimball Manufacturing Co., Bauer Pottery and General Fiber Inc. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Bullet Planter?
Prices for a vintage bullet planter start at $260 and top out at $3,500 with the average selling for $613.
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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