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William Bill Marshall Leach Pottery Painted Vase
By Leach Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
potter William Bill Marshall (British, 1923-2007) and made at the Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Gordon Jane Martz Marshall Studios Art Pottery Green Oval Tray
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Gordon Jane Martz Marshall Studios Art Pottery Green Oval Plate
signed
.75 h x 6.5 w x 5 d
Preowned
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Large Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Midcentury Art Pottery Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Mid-Century Ceramic Pottery Lamp by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning organic lamp rendered in natural beige brown ceramic pottery by Jane & Gordon Martz for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$1,208 Sale Price
59% Off
H 23.5 in Dm 20.25 in
Mid Century Martz Stoneware Ceramic Pottery Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage stoneware ceramic pottery lamp designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios Inc
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Tall Stacked Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall and impressive, stacked ceramic, art pottery table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Art Pottery Brown Striped Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, art pottery table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features a muted gray, striped
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Brass
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Brushed Olive Green Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios matte glazed stoneware table lamp. Featuring lamp form 178
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
$2,500
H 27 in W 7 in D 7 in
Rare Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Studio Pottery Lamp Marshall Studios Midcentury
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful matte leather Carmel glaze color with Sgraffito designs. All original, procured from original owners, retain paper decal label, this lamp is estate fresh. Vintage shade doe...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
$2,500
H 27.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios White Pottery Table Lamp & Brown Drip Banding
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Bainbridge, NY
to top of socket. Pottery 11.5H. Jane and Gordon Martz work can be seen in the Museum of Modern
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
$2,500
H 24 in Dm 9.5 in
Martz Model No. 101 Swirl Glazed Teardrop Pottery Table Lamp Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Hyattsville, MD
.
"-This was the watershed product for Marshall Studios, the Martz model No. 101, an exquisitely simple
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
1960s Martz Tootsie Roll American Studio Craft Art Pottery Table Lamp Marshall
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful triple segmented monumental table lamp. Lamp is wonderful condition, but the old Shader is in fair/poor condition, but will included if desired.
Measures: Lamp diameter ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
H 42.5 in Dm 15 in
Jane and Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Raleigh, NC
A wonderful Martz lamp from Marshall Studios. With a unique genie bottle form the neutral glazed
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Early and Rare Marshall Studios Signed Martz Open Mouth Vase
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Gordon or Jane Martz for Marshall Studios rare and early open mouth vase, in good condition circa
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp — Matte Tan Glaze
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
wiring.
📗 MARTZ / MARSHALL STUDIOS 101
—
Jane Marshall—whose grandmother founded Marshall Studios in
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Brass
$2,340 Sale Price
35% Off
H 16.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Marshall Studios Martz Ceramic Triangular Incised Pottery Midcentury Table Lamp
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
its beauty. This is one of the largest designs Marshall Studios ever made (and possibly the largest
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Burlap, Walnut
$2,500
H 44 in W 8 in D 8 in
Large Pottery Table Lamp with Exceptional Original Shade
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Kansas City, MO
Martz for Marshall Studios.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Linen, Plastic
Jane & Gordon Martz Olive & Tan Banded Pottery Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios olive and tan M217 table lamp, 1960's. Featuring a matte glazed
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Tan Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid Century Double Stacked Stoneware Pottery Lamp by Martz
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage hand thrown ceramic pottery lamp by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. This
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Mid Century Stacked Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp by Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century ceramic and walnut lamp by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. This oversized
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon & Jane Martz Ceramic Pottery Table Lamps in White Glaze and Teak 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of model no. 203 ceramic table lamps designed by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Stoneware, Teak
$5,500 / set
H 32.5 in Dm 7 in
Jane Martz Marshall Studios Master Work in round tile Cat Mosaic Wall Hanging
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Ferndale, MI
The largest and best wall mosaic I have ever seen from Marshall Studios. Master work of Jane Martz
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery
$9,500 Sale Price
36% Off
H 36.75 in W 36.88 in D 1 in
Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Olive & Tan Incised Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios Brown Banded Art Pottery Table Lamp, 1950's. Featuring a classic
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
An incredible and rare set by Gordon Martz for Marshall studios each piece is signed and comes with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery
$1,020 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 11 in Dm 6 in
Martz Blue Ceramic Catchall Ashtray
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Miami, FL
Baby blue glazed stoneware ashtray designed by Gordon & Jane Martz for Marshall Studios. The rarely
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Gordon and Jane Martz Tile Table Floor Lamp Circa 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Peabody, MA
Tile table floor lamp by the studio craft potters Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios, circa
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Walnut
Pair of MCM Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM ceramic tile and walnut bookends by Jane & Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Walnut
$340 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 5.25 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Galatix Hand Made Burma Teak Tea Service Set 6 & Tray
Located in Topeka, KS
Burma teak serving tray. We know that Galatix made many items including teak and pottery pieces for
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Glass, Teak
$595 / set
H 0.5 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Early Gordon & Jane Martz Marshall Studios Large Pottery Pitcher
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Denver, CO
and 6.25" dia deep brown to black glazed pottery pitcher. Their Marshall Studios workshop is renowned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Marshall Studios Stacked Dark Brown Glaze Lamp
By Marshall Studios
Located in Southampton, NY
Signed Marshall Studios Stacked, dark brown glaze Lamp with original wood finial. Fine example of
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Martz Marshall Studio Pottery and Teak Wood, Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Sacramento, CA
This monumental Martz table lamp, is made of three hand-painted, pottery sections divided by teak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Teak
Pair of Martz Pottery Lamps
By Marshall Studios
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tall Chocolate Brown Pottery Lamps
Category
1960s American Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Wood
Mid-century Modern Gordon Martz Pottery Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Southampton, NY
Stoneware pottery by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, Inc.
Made in USA. The pottery and ceramics
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-century Modern Gordon Martz Pottery Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Southampton, NY
Stoneware pottery by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, Inc.
Made in USA. The pottery and ceramics
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare Sgraffito Ceramic Clock by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By George Nelson, Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios, Martz Sgraffito
Located in Framingham, MA
Rare form Martz clock - this is an early one. Still works. Original wiring. Lovely Sgraffito etchings. Excellent condition - no chips or cracks.
*There is not a lamp for sale - I pu...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Marshall Studios Martz Rosewood Tile Top Table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Jane and Gordon Martz
Period/style: Mid-Century Modern
Country: US
Date: 1960s.
Category
1950s Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Rosewood
Pair of Lamps by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
Very handsome pair of studio pottery lamps by Jane and Gordon Martz. They have a wonderful form and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Martz Speckled Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ribbed Mid-Century Gordon Martrtz table lamp. Spattering of brown speckles over light green. Matte glaze. Original brass harp and hardware with deep patina. Incised Martz on lower ba...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp with Original Shade
By Paul McCobb, Gordon & Jane Martz, Design Technics, Marshall Studios, Bitossi
Located in Framingham, MA
Lovely Large Incised Sgraffito Ceramic Mid-Century Modern table lamp with the original Fiberglass and leather tied shade. Measures 19" wide x 9" deep x 32" tall to the top of the fin...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Leather, Pottery, Fiberglass
Martz Walnut Floor Lamp with Tile Base
By Gordon Martz
Located in New York, NY
wonderful base inlaid with Marshall Studio's pottery tiles. Accented with Martz's signature walnut ring and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Walnut
Martz Marshall Studios Dark Matte Brown Pottery Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz, Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Garnerville, NY
The signature stepped and delicately tapered cylindrical pottery table lamps produced by Marshall
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Art Pottery Gourd Shape Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, studio art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Brass
Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Swirled Gourd Art Pottery Table Lamp
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, studio art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Brass
Oversized Modernist Pottery Lamps by Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-20th century Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios oversized ceramic table lamp with teak wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Teak, Ceramic
$2,400 / set
H 48 in Dm 10 in
Blue Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Slate blue ceramic, art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios with swirl motif
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Midcentury Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz For Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features a matte
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Early Art Pottery Table Lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early, Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios features a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Vintage Sculptural Matte White Incised Martz Pottery Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-century sculptural accent table lamp designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
$1,400
H 32 in Dm 10 in
Gordon and Jane Martz Art Pottery Weed Pot, Marshall Studios, 1960s
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and very fine mid-century modern bottle shaped example with pale iridescent peach partially glazed cream colored body. The vase is further decorated with stylized dark blue line...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lamp by Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios
By Marshall Studios
Located in Round Rock, TX
Pottery table lamp designed by award winning husband and wife duo Jane and Gordon Martz for
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Martz for Marshall Studios Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Martz for Marshall Studios pottery table lamp signed on back of base and socket dimensions: 8" W x
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Jane and Gordon Martz Marshall Studio Pottery Charger
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Pottery charger plate in cream and brown by artist Gordon and Jane Martz for Marshall Studios
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Large Martz Pottery Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large ebony / coffee bean toned midcentury pottery lamp with walnut upper shaft and the original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Large Martz Pottery Table Lamp for Marshall Studios
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Martz piece which is perfect to finish off that Mid Century interior, manufactured by Marshall Studios
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Early and Rare Marshall Studios Ovall Bowl Signed
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Gordon or Jane Martz for Marshall Studios rare and early bowl great condition circa 1950's
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Early and Rare Marshall Studios Gloss Glaze Bowl
By Marshall Studios, Gordon Martz
Located in San Diego, CA
Gordon or Jane Martz for Marshall Studios rare and early gloss glaze bowl great condition circa
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Martz Studio Pottery Lamp by Marshall Studios
By Gordon Martz
Located in NYC, NY
A Martz Art pottery table lamp formed of white glazed ceramic with incised linear design and walnut
Category
1960s American Vintage Marshall Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
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Vintage Marshall Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of vintage marshall pottery on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, wood and pottery. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right piece of vintage marshall pottery, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz and Gordon Martz each produced at least one beautiful item from our selection of vintage marshall pottery that is worth considering.
How Much is a Vintage Marshall Pottery?
Prices for a piece of vintage marshall pottery start at $250 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $1,400.
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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